Steel shopfronts in Braintree
Our steel shopfronts in Braintree come with a free site survey, an itemised written quotation and a guide price from £3,600 plus VAT.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £3,600 to £11,995
- Lead time
- 5 to 6 weeks after drawing sign-off
How does it work in Braintree?
Our surveys in Braintree cover postcodes including CM77, CM7 and CO9, along with Witham and Chelmsford. Planning applications here go to Braintree District Council, so it is worth reading any shopfront guidance it publishes before anything is drawn.
What should you budget?
| Opening width | Typical unit | Guide price plus VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 m | A typical single shop unit | £3,600 to £5,995 |
| 3 to 4 m | A wider single unit | £4,695 to £7,795 |
| 4 to 5 m | A double-fronted or corner unit | £5,895 to £9,695 |
| 5 to 6 m | A large double unit | £7,195 to £11,995 |
Guide prices, not offers. Your written quotation sets the final figure.
What makes the difference?
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.
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.
Will this need planning permission in Braintree?
A like-for-like replacement often does not need permission, but a visibly different frontage usually does. The application goes to Braintree District 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 steel shopfronts in Braintree?
Does a new shopfront in Braintree need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Braintree District Council is the council to check with, and we advise at survey.
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 soon can you fit a steel shopfront in Braintree?
Lead time is 5 to 6 weeks after drawing sign-off. We book the fitting days around your trading.
How long does a steel shopfront take?
Usually 5 to 6 weeks after drawing sign-off.
Where else do we fit steel shopfronts near Braintree?
What else can we do in Braintree?
Find out what your frontage will cost in Braintree
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