Shopfronts & entrances
Steel shopfronts
What you are buying with steel shopfronts: heavy-section steel frontages for high-risk or heritage-industrial units, made to the dimensions we take on site.
How it is made
Steel takes an impact that aluminium will not, so it is the usual choice for units that have been targeted before or that sit on a late-night street. The frame is fabricated to the measurements taken at survey, so it fits the opening first time.
How we handle it
We spend time on the design conversation, because a small business usually only replaces its frontage once. Samples, colours and door options are talked through before anything is ordered.
Options and specification
- Laminated glass options for attack resistance
- Crittall-style glazing bar patterns
- Pairs well with a roller shutter for two layers of delay
How much do steel shopfronts cost?
Budget from £3,600 plus VAT as a starting point. Size, specification and strip-out decide the exact number. Quotations stay valid for 90 days.
How long does it take?
Expect 5-6 weeks after drawing sign-off for manufacture. The install itself rarely takes more than two days for a standard opening. If you cannot close, we can work outside trading hours.
Where we fit steel shopfronts
Across all 12 Midlands counties. Pages for the larger centres:
Questions about steel shopfronts
Do I need planning permission near me?
Like-for-like replacements usually do not. Changing the appearance of the frontage, fitting an external roller shutter or adding an illuminated sign usually needs consent from your local council. We tell you which applies at survey.
How long does it take?
Lead time for steel shopfronts is typically 5-6 weeks after drawing sign-off. Installation itself is usually one to two days on site for a standard unit.
Can you work outside trading hours?
Yes, work can be arranged for a closed day or outside trading hours where the business cannot close. We agree it with you when booking.
Is the survey free?
Yes. The survey is free and carries no obligation to go ahead.