Aluminium shopfronts in St Austell
Need an aluminium shopfront in St Austell? We draw it from a free site survey, make it to your opening and fit it around your trading hours. Guide prices start at £2,450 plus VAT.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £2,450 to £7,995
- Lead time
- 3 to 4 weeks after drawing sign-off

What can you expect in St Austell?
Local rules matter more than people expect. Cornwall Council handles planning for St Austell, and its view of external shutters and frontage changes shapes what we recommend.
What should you think about first?
Which glass should go in?
Safety glass is needed in doors, side panels and low-level panes. Laminated glass is worth the extra if the street has a history of break-ins.
Which colours work best?
Dark greys and black are the most requested because they frame the shop well. In a conservation area, ask us first, as colour can matter to the council.
What does the written quotation show?
Every item: frame, glass, doors, stallriser, strip-out and any electrics. It stays valid for 90 days, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
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.
Will this need planning permission in St Austell?
A like-for-like replacement often does not need permission, but a visibly different frontage usually does. The application goes to Cornwall Council. 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 St Austell?
How soon can you fit an aluminium shopfront in St Austell?
Lead time is 3 to 4 weeks after drawing sign-off. We book the fitting days around your trading.
Can you add a shutter to the new shopfront?
Yes, and it is best planned now. We can price the frontage and shutter as one job.
How much does an aluminium shopfront cost in St Austell?
Guide prices start from £2,450 plus VAT. Size, doors and glass set the final figure after a free site survey.
How long does an aluminium shopfront take?
Usually 3 to 4 weeks from drawing sign-off to fitting. Your quotation sets out the fitting days.
Where else do we fit aluminium shopfronts near St Austell?
What else can we do in St Austell?
Find out what your frontage will cost in St Austell
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