Automatic doors can improve access and entrance flow for suitable commercial premises. The system must be specified around the opening, use, access and safety requirements.

Service overview

British Shopfronts can discuss automatic entrance door enquiries as part of shopfront or commercial entrance work, with final specification confirmed after review.

Options and specification

  • Sliding or swing door arrangements where suitable.
  • Sensors, activation and safety features subject to specification.
  • Integration with shopfront framing where appropriate.
  • Repair or replacement advice for existing entrance systems.

Process

  • Send photos and describe the entrance use.
  • Confirm the opening, footfall, access requirements and available space.
  • Arrange survey where suitable.
  • Confirm system specification, installation approach and quotation.

Quote and cost factors

Automatic door cost depends on opening size, door type, activation, safety features, glazing, framing, access and installation requirements.

Repair or replacement guidance

Existing automatic doors may need adjustment, component replacement or full replacement depending on condition and safety assessment.

Related services

FAQs

Can automatic doors be added to an existing shopfront?

Sometimes, but the opening, available space, framing, safety requirements and access need to be assessed first.

Which automatic door type is best?

The right type depends on the entrance width, footfall, available space and user needs. Options should be confirmed during quotation.

Do automatic doors need specialist survey?

A survey is usually recommended because measurements, safety features and activation details affect the specification.

What affects the cost?

Door type, opening size, sensors, safety features, glazing, framing and installation access all affect pricing.

Can automatic doors be repaired?

Some issues may be repairable. Replacement may be recommended depending on system age, condition and safety.

Contact British Shopfronts with photos, location details and approximate dimensions to discuss the next step.

Automatic entrance specification depth

Automatic doors should be planned around access, user flow, safety, the width of the opening, available space and the shopfront system around the entrance. The door type, sensors, controls, glazing and frame condition all influence what can be quoted safely and practically.

For an enquiry, photos should show the full entrance, surrounding frame, threshold, available side space and any current door or access-control equipment. The quotation should confirm whether the work is a new automatic entrance, replacement of an existing system, or part of a wider shopfront installation. Electrical, access and site requirements should be checked before final approval.

Related quotation guidance

This service can be reviewed alongside wider shopfront design, glazing, entrance door, repair and shutter requirements where suitable.

Service FAQs

What information helps with a quotation?

Clear photos, approximate measurements, the property location, access details and a short description of the required work help British Shopfronts advise the next step. Final details are confirmed in the quotation.

Is a site survey needed?

A survey or measurement review is usually needed before final specification, materials and price are confirmed.

Can repair and replacement be discussed together?

Yes. Repair, refurbishment and replacement options can be reviewed together, and repair or replacement may be recommended depending on condition.

Can shopfronts, doors and shutters be planned together?

Where suitable, entrance doors, glazing and roller shutters can be considered as part of the same opening so the quotation reflects the full requirement.

Project examples

Use the shopfront projects and gallery as a visual reference for materials, entrance styles and shutter options. Final specification is confirmed after the actual opening, access and requirements are reviewed.