Timber and heritage shopfronts across Greater Manchester
We survey, make and fit timber shopfronts across Greater Manchester, starting with a free site survey. Guide prices start from £3,995 plus VAT.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £3,995 to £13,995
- Lead time
- Confirmed on your quotation
What can you expect across Greater Manchester?
We work right across Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan and Bolton. Rules on frontages and shutters differ from one council to the next. Councils here include Manchester, Wigan and Tameside. Manchester has city-centre units and Stockport a market area, with a ring of town centres such as Bolton, Oldham, Bury and Wigan.
What makes the difference?
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.
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 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.
What should you budget?
| Opening width | Typical unit | Guide price plus VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 m | A typical single shop unit | £3,995 to £6,495 |
| 3 to 4 m | A wider single unit | £5,195 to £8,495 |
| 4 to 5 m | A double-fronted or corner unit | £6,595 to £10,995 |
| 5 to 6 m | A large double unit | £8,495 to £13,995 |
Guide prices, not offers. Your written quotation sets the final figure.
Do you need consent across Greater Manchester?
Very likely. Your council will look closely at frontages in conservation areas, and any listed building needs listed building consent as well. 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 timber shopfronts across Greater Manchester?
Does a new shopfront across Greater Manchester need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Your 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 timber shopfront cost across Greater Manchester?
Guide prices start from £3,995 plus VAT. Size, doors and glass set the final figure after a free site survey.
Do I need timber in a conservation area?
Not always, but many councils prefer it. Check your council's guidance before you commit, and we can advise what to look for.
Find out what your frontage will cost across Greater Manchester
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, or book a free survey for a firm one.