Steel shopfronts in Kensington
Steel shopfronts in Kensington start from £3,600 plus VAT. Each is made to the measured opening, after a free site survey.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £3,600 to £11,995
- Lead time
- 5 to 6 weeks after drawing sign-off
What can you expect in Kensington?
Our surveys in Kensington cover postcodes including W8, SW5 and SW7, along with Notting Hill and Chelsea. Planning applications here go to Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, so it is worth reading any shopfront guidance it publishes before anything is drawn.
What should you think about first?
Can it have a shutter later?
Yes, but it is far neater to allow for one now. Tell us at survey, and we will leave height behind the fascia even if the shutter comes later.
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.
What are the guide prices?
| 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.
Do you need consent in Kensington?
A like-for-like replacement often does not need permission, but a visibly different frontage usually does. The application goes to Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Kensington?
How soon can you fit a steel shopfront in Kensington?
Lead time is 5 to 6 weeks after drawing sign-off. We book the fitting days around your trading.
Does a new shopfront in Kensington need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is the council to check with, and we advise at survey.
Do you cover the postcodes around Kensington?
Yes, including W8, SW5 and SW7.
Is steel stronger than aluminium for a shopfront?
Yes, section for section. It also lets you keep glazing bars slim while holding heavier glass.
Where else do we fit steel shopfronts near Kensington?
What else can we do in Kensington?
Find out what your frontage will cost in Kensington
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