West Midlands
Smethwick: timber shopfronts
Timber shopfronts in Smethwick start from about £3,800 plus VAT for a standard opening, with a free survey and a written quotation before anything is ordered.
Across Smethwick, we start by measuring the actual opening, not a photo so the timber shopfronts arrive made to fit.
How much?
The entry price is about £3,800 plus VAT. Size, specification and strip-out decide the exact number. Your price is held for 90 days.
From order to fitted
Lead time is typically 5-7 weeks after drawing sign-off. Installation in Smethwick is usually a day or two once everything is made. Closed-day or out-of-hours work can be arranged.
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 West Midlands area
We treat Smethwick as part of our West Midlands round covering B postcodes, with regular work in neighbouring Darlaston, Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
Do you need consent?
The local planning authority for Smethwick is Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Swapping like for like is usually fine, though external shutters and lit signs normally need approval. We check which applies to your unit at survey.
Common questions
Do I need planning permission in Smethwick?
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 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. We tell you which applies at survey.
How long does it take?
Lead time for timber shopfronts is typically 5-7 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.
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