Steel shopfronts in Kirkwall
Need a steel shopfront in Kirkwall? We draw it from a survey by arrangement, make it to your opening and fit it around your trading hours. Guide prices start at £3,600 plus VAT.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £3,600 to £11,995
- Lead time
- Confirmed on your quotation
What can you expect in Kirkwall?
A frontage in Kirkwall has to suit the street as well as the shop. Orkney Islands Council decides what is acceptable where planning applies, so we draw with that in mind.
What makes the difference?
What about the fascia and sign?
We set out the fascia at the same time, so your sign fixings and any shutter box do not clash. Illuminated signs can need advertisement consent, depending on size, position and area.
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.
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.
How much will it cost?
| 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 Kirkwall?
A like-for-like replacement often does not need permission, but a visibly different frontage usually does. The application goes to Orkney Islands Council. In Scotland, work can also need a building warrant before it starts, and listed buildings need listed building consent from the council.
What do people ask about steel shopfronts in Kirkwall?
Does a new shopfront in Kirkwall need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Orkney Islands 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 much does a steel shopfront cost in Kirkwall?
Guide prices start from £3,600 plus VAT. Size, doors and glass set the final figure after a survey by arrangement.
Does steel rust?
Not if the finish is right and stays intact. It is galvanised or primed, then powder coated.
Find out what your frontage will cost in Kirkwall
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, then we will talk you through the next step.