West Midlands
Birmingham: curtain walling
Curtain walling in Birmingham start from about £8,500 plus VAT for a standard opening, with a free survey and a written quotation before anything is ordered.
In Birmingham and nearby, we survey the opening before any price is given which is how the curtain walling end up the right size.
Planning rules in Birmingham
The local planning authority for Birmingham is Birmingham City Council. Swapping like for like is usually fine, but a changed appearance, an external shutter or an illuminated sign usually does. We check which applies to your unit at survey.
Price guide
The entry price is about £8,500 plus VAT. Size, specification and strip-out decide the exact number. Your price is held for 90 days.
Timescales
Manufacture usually takes 6-10 weeks, project dependent. Installation in Birmingham is usually a day or two once everything is made. Early starts and closed-day fitting are both possible.
What gets fitted
Curtain walling hangs a glazed skin off the structural frame rather than sitting inside an opening, which is why it is specified on multi-storey commercial work. Popular choices include stick or unitised systems; thermally broken mullions and transoms.
Coverage
Birmingham falls within West Midlands and the B postcode area, with regular work in neighbouring Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen and Stourbridge.
FAQs
How much does curtain walling cost in Birmingham?
Curtain walling start from around £8,500 plus VAT for a standard opening. The exact figure depends on the width, height, finish and access, and comes from a free site survey as a written, itemised quotation.
Do I need planning permission in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham City Council. We tell you which applies at survey.
How long does it take?
Lead time for curtain walling is typically 6-10 weeks, project dependent. 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.
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