Commercial entrance doors need to suit the frontage, customer access, security requirements and the condition of the existing opening.
Service overview
Options may include aluminium entrance doors, glazed doors, automatic doors, door hardware changes and integration with shopfront glazing or shutter planning where suitable.
Survey and quotation process
Door requirements are reviewed with photos, measurements and access details before survey and specification are confirmed for quotation.
What affects the quote
Cost factors include door size, frame condition, manual or automatic operation, glazing, hardware, access control preparation and whether surrounding shopfront work is also required.
Related services
- Shopfront services
- Aluminium shopfronts
- Toughened glass shopfronts
- Automatic doors
- Roller shutters
- Shopfront installation
- Shopfront repairs
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Questions about this service
What is this service suitable for?
It is suitable for commercial premises where the frontage, entrance, glazing or shutter requirement needs to be reviewed against the building and business use.
Do I need a site survey?
A survey or measurement review is usually needed before final specification and price are confirmed.
Can this be combined with shutters or doors?
Yes, where suitable, shopfront, door and roller shutter requirements can be planned together so the quotation reflects the full opening.
What affects the cost?
Cost depends on size, materials, glazing, operation type, access, existing condition and the final specification confirmed in the quotation.
What should I send for a quote?
Send photos, approximate dimensions, location, access details and a short description of the required work.
Entrance door planning for commercial premises
Commercial entrance doors need to be reliable, easy to use and appropriate for the shopfront around them. A door that looks right but does not suit the opening, threshold, traffic level or hardware requirements can create problems after installation. Door planning should therefore consider the whole entrance rather than only the leaf and handle.
Common details include single or double doors, aluminium or glazed door sections, manual or automatic operation, locks, closers, pull handles, thresholds, access control preparation and how the door meets the surrounding frame. If the existing entrance is damaged or difficult to operate, adjustment, repair or replacement may be discussed depending on condition. Final door size, swing or sliding arrangement, glazing and hardware should be confirmed in the quotation.
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Door survey checklist
A commercial entrance door enquiry should include the door opening, current frame condition, desired operation, access requirements and whether the surrounding shopfront is staying or being replaced. Hardware choices can affect both usability and cost, so they should be discussed before the quotation is approved.
Photos should show the door from inside and outside, hinges or tracks, lock area, threshold and surrounding glazing. If the door is sticking, damaged or no longer secure, repair may be possible, but replacement may be more suitable depending on the condition of the frame and hardware.
Door performance and daily use
Entrance doors should be specified for everyday use, not only appearance. Consider how often the door opens, whether deliveries use the same entrance, whether access needs to be easy for customers, and whether locks or closers are causing current issues. These details help decide whether adjustment, replacement hardware, a new door or a wider frontage change should be quoted.