Aluminium shopfronts in Dorchester
Shopfronts and Shutters UK fits aluminium shopfronts in Dorchester, from £2,450 plus VAT, with a shutter planned in from the start if you want one.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £2,450 to £7,995
- Lead time
- 3 to 4 weeks after drawing sign-off
How does it work in Dorchester?
Dorchester sits in Dorset, and Dorset Council is the planning authority. For most shops that means checking consent before the order is placed, not after it.
What are the guide prices?
| Opening width | Typical unit | Guide price plus VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 m | A typical single shop unit | £2,450 to £3,995 |
| 3 to 4 m | A wider single unit | £3,195 to £5,195 |
| 4 to 5 m | A double-fronted or corner unit | £3,995 to £6,495 |
| 5 to 6 m | A large double unit | £4,795 to £7,995 |
Guide prices, not offers. Your written quotation sets the final figure.
What should you think about first?
Should the stallriser stay?
A stallriser protects the bottom of the glass from kicks, trolleys and cleaning water. On older streets it is also part of the look.
How is the frontage measured?
We measure the structural opening, not the old frame. Lintel condition, floor level and how square the opening is all get recorded at survey.
Can I keep trading during the work?
Often, in part. Fitting days can be planned for your quiet days, and closed-day or out-of-hours work can be arranged.
Will this need planning permission in Dorchester?
Usually yes, if the look of the frontage changes. Replacing like for like may not need permission, but Dorset Council has the final say. Illuminated signs can need advertisement consent, depending on size, position and area. Listed buildings need listed building consent as well.
What do people ask about aluminium shopfronts in Dorchester?
Does a new shopfront in Dorchester need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Dorset Council is the council to check with, and we advise at survey.
How soon can you fit an aluminium shopfront in Dorchester?
Lead time is 3 to 4 weeks after drawing sign-off. We book the fitting days around your trading.
Do you cover the postcodes around Dorchester?
Yes, including DT1 and DT2.
How much does an aluminium shopfront cost?
Guide prices start from £2,450 plus VAT for a unit up to 3 m wide. The final price comes from a free site survey.
Where else do we fit aluminium shopfronts near Dorchester?
What else can we do in Dorchester?
Find out what your frontage will cost in Dorchester
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