Timber and heritage shopfronts across Kent
Timber shopfronts across Kent start from £3,995 plus VAT. Each is made to the measured opening, after a free site survey.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £3,995 to £13,995
- Lead time
- Confirmed on your quotation
What can you expect across Kent?
In Kent, the usual route is the same wherever you are: a measured survey, an itemised quotation, then fitting at a time that suits the shop. Towns we cover include Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham and Tunbridge Wells. Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford are the main centres, alongside Thanet's seaside towns and Medway's long high streets.
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.
What should you check before you decide?
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 do you deal with the threshold?
We aim for level or near-level access. New doors need thought about wheelchair and pushchair users, and we check the floor before we promise anything.
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.
Do you need consent across Kent?
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 Kent?
How much does a timber shopfront cost across Kent?
Guide prices start from £3,995 plus VAT. Size, doors and glass set the final figure after a free site survey.
Does a new shopfront across Kent 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.
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 Kent
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, or book a free survey for a firm one.