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Premium black timber shopfront with gold script signage — the kind of frontage that lifts a unit into a higher price bracket
Buyer's guide  ·  April 2026  ·  9 min read

How much does a shopfront cost in 2026? A complete UK pricing guide

Honest 2026 pricing for aluminium, glass, timber, automatic door and roller shutter shopfronts in the UK — including what's actually included in a quote and the...

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Commercial shopfront comparing material choices for retail premises
Buyer's guide  ·  May 2026  ·  7 min read

Aluminium vs glass shopfronts: which is right for your business?

A practical comparison of the UK's two most-specified commercial frontage materials — covering cost, durability, security, planning fit, and which sectors each ...

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Conservation-area shopfront installation requiring planning consideration
Planning & compliance  ·  June 2026  ·  11 min read

Do I need planning permission for a new shopfront in the UK?

A practical 2026 guide to UK shopfront planning permission — including permitted development rules, conservation areas, listed buildings, advertisement consent,...

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Shopfront refurbishment in progress
Seasonal  ·  March 2026  ·  6 min read

Refurbishing your shopfront before the summer trading season

Spring is the right time to plan shopfront work for the summer trading peak — here's a practical guide to refurbish-vs-replace decisions, lead times, and minimi...

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Security-rated commercial shopfront detail
Specification & compliance  ·  July 2026  ·  8 min read

PAS 24 explained: do you really need a security-rated shopfront?

What PAS 24 means for commercial shopfronts, who actually needs it, the cost premium over standard glazing, and how the higher LPS 1175 ratings work for high-ri...

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Shopfront installation in progress with fitters on site
Buyer's guide  ·  August 2026  ·  5 min read

How long does shopfront installation take? A realistic timeline.

Honest 2026 timelines for UK shopfront installation — from initial survey to handover, including fabrication lead times, on-site fit time, and the factors that ...

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