Shopfront installation should be planned around the opening, chosen materials, access, removal work and the trading needs of the premises.
Service overview
This page explains the typical route from enquiry to survey, specification, quotation and installation for shopfront projects in London.
Options and specification
- New aluminium or glass shopfront installation.
- Replacement of existing frontage where suitable.
- Entrance door, glazing and shutter coordination.
- Supply-only or supply-and-installation discussion where appropriate.
Process
- Initial enquiry with photos, dimensions and postcode.
- Specification discussion around materials, doors, glazing and finish.
- Site survey where required to confirm details.
- Written quotation and agreed installation approach before work proceeds.
Quote and cost factors
Installation cost depends on size, materials, removal, access, door and glass specification, finish and whether shutters or other systems are included.
Repair or replacement guidance
If the existing shopfront is partly usable, repair or refurbishment may be discussed before full replacement is recommended.
Related services
FAQs
How does the installation process start?
Start by sending photos, postcode, approximate dimensions and the result you need. A survey can then be discussed where suitable.
How long does installation take?
Timescale depends on survey, specification, fabrication, access and site conditions. Confirm timing in writing before work proceeds.
Can you install outside normal trading hours?
Any access or timing requirement should be raised during quotation so feasibility can be checked. No timing should be assumed until confirmed.
What affects installation cost?
Dimensions, materials, doors, glazing, access, removal and installation complexity all affect cost.
Can installation include shutters?
Shutters can be discussed with shopfront installation where suitable for the property and specification.
Contact British Shopfronts with photos, location details and approximate dimensions to discuss the next step.
Installation planning detail
Shopfront installation depends on more than the supplied frame or glazing. Site access, removal of old frontage, protection of the premises, threshold details, doors, shutter interfaces and timing around trading hours can all affect the work. These details should be discussed before approval rather than discovered during installation.
A good installation quotation should confirm the agreed specification, what will be removed, what will be supplied, whether making good is included, access assumptions and any dependencies such as survey, landlord requirements or delivery scheduling. Final installation arrangements should be confirmed in writing.
Related quotation guidance
This service can be reviewed alongside wider shopfront design, glazing, entrance door, repair and shutter requirements where suitable.
- Commercial shopfronts
- Shopfront design
- Shopfront refurbishment
- Shopfront glazing
- Commercial entrance doors
- Shopfront security
- Shopfront surveys
- Shopfront quote checklist
- Aluminium vs glass shopfronts
- Shopfront cost factors
- Repair or replace a shopfront
- Manual vs electric roller shutters
- What to send for a shopfront quote
- Contact British Shopfronts
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.
Location and coverage information
Use the areas covered page for London and selected UK project coverage, then contact the team with photos, postcode and project details.
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.