Steel shopfronts in Stornoway
Need a steel shopfront in Stornoway? 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
How does it work in Stornoway?
A frontage in Stornoway has to suit the street as well as the shop. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar decides what is acceptable where planning applies, so we draw with that in mind.
What is worth knowing?
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.
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.
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 Stornoway?
Usually yes, if the look of the frontage changes. Replacing like for like may not need permission, but Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has the final say. 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 Stornoway?
How soon can you fit a steel shopfront in Stornoway?
Lead time is confirmed on your quotation. We book the fitting days around your trading.
Does a new shopfront in Stornoway need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 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.
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 Stornoway
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, then we will talk you through the next step.