Leicestershire
Leicester: timber shopfronts
Timber shopfronts in Leicester start from about £3,800 plus VAT for a standard opening, with a free survey and a written quotation before anything is ordered.
For Leicester shops and offices, a surveyor measures the unit before anything is priced which is how the timber shopfronts end up the right size.
Planning rules in Leicester
The local planning authority for Leicester is Leicester City Council. Replacing an existing frontage in the same style seldom needs permission, but a changed appearance, an external shutter or an illuminated sign usually does. We check which applies to your unit at survey.
Price guide
Timber shopfronts start at around £3,800 plus VAT. Size, specification and strip-out decide the exact number. Once issued, the price is fixed for 90 days unless the specification changes.
From order to fitted
Lead time is typically 5-7 weeks after drawing sign-off. Fitting a standard Leicester unit is normally one to two days on site. We can fit on a day the business is shut.
What gets fitted
Where a parade is listed or sits in a conservation area, the planning authority will often expect timber. Options include factory-primed, finished on site; concealed modern weathering and security details.
Our Leicestershire area
We treat Leicester as part of our Leicestershire round including the LE postcodes, which puts it on the same route as Melton Mowbray, Coalville and Market Harborough.
FAQs
Do you cover the whole of Leicestershire?
Yes. We cover Leicester and the rest of Leicestershire, including Melton Mowbray, Coalville and Market Harborough.
What guarantee do I get?
Every installation comes with a written guarantee, and manufacturer warranties on hardware, motors and finishes are passed to you. The terms are set out on your quotation.
Can you match the units either side?
On a parade where the landlord wants a consistent frontage, we work to the same section profile and colour reference so the unit reads as part of the row.
What do you need from me to quote?
The address, roughly what you want, and a photo of the current frontage. Opening sizes help but are not essential, because we measure at survey anyway.
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