Frequently Asked Questions About Shopfronts & Shutters
Your Shopfront & Shutter Questions Answered
Whether you're planning a new shopfront, upgrading your security or looking for replacement glazing, you may have questions about the process, materials, installation and costs.
Below you'll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive from businesses and commercial property owners throughout London..
General Questions
Q: What services do London Shopfronts & Shutters Ltd provide?
We provide a comprehensive range of commercial frontage and entrance solutions, including aluminium shopfronts, glass shopfronts, timber shopfronts, roller shutters, automatic doors, signs and awnings, replacement glazing and shopfront and shutter maintenance.
Q: Which areas of London do you cover?
We provide shopfront, shutter, glazing and commercial entrance services throughout London and the surrounding areas. Contact us with your postcode and project requirements and we'll be happy to confirm availability.
Q: Do you provide free quotations?
Yes. We can arrange a site survey and provide a competitive, no-obligation quotation based on your specific requirements.
Q: Can you work on existing shopfronts and shutters?
Yes. As well as new installations, we provide repairs, replacement glazing, maintenance and refurbishment services for existing commercial shopfronts and shutter systems.
Shopfront Questions
Q: What types of shopfronts do you install?
We install aluminium, glass and timber shopfronts, with designs available to suit modern retail premises, traditional businesses, offices, restaurants and period properties.
Q: Can my shopfront be made to match my branding?
Yes. Shopfronts can be customised with different colours, finishes, glazing options, doors, signage and other design features to complement your business branding.
Q: Are aluminium shopfronts durable?
Yes. Aluminium is a popular choice for commercial shopfronts because it is strong, durable, relatively low maintenance and suitable for everyday commercial use.
Q: Do you install timber shopfronts?
Yes. We provide bespoke timber shopfront solutions, including traditional and contemporary designs suitable for independent retailers, restaurants, cafés and heritage properties.
Q: Can you install glass shopfronts?
Yes. We install modern glass shopfront systems designed to maximise visibility and create an attractive, contemporary entrance for commercial premises.
Roller Shutter Questions
Q: What types of roller shutters do you install?
We can supply and install a range of commercial roller shutter systems, including solid, perforated and punched shutters, with manual and electric options available depending on the requirements of the property.
Q: Are roller shutters suitable for shops?
Yes. Roller shutters are widely used by retail businesses and commercial premises as an additional security measure when the property is closed.
Q: Can you repair existing roller shutters?
Yes. We provide shutter repair and maintenance services for existing commercial roller shutter systems.
Q: Do roller shutters require regular maintenance?
Regular servicing can help identify potential problems before they become more serious and can help maintain safe, reliable operation. We can discuss planned maintenance options for commercial premises.
Automatic Door Questions
Q: Do you install automatic doors?
Yes. We supply and install automatic entrance systems for a variety of commercial premises, including automatic sliding and swing doors.
Q: Where are automatic doors suitable?
Automatic doors are suitable for many commercial environments, including retail stores, offices, restaurants, hotels, healthcare premises and buildings with high levels of pedestrian traffic.
Q: Can you maintain automatic doors?
Yes. We can provide maintenance and servicing for commercial entrance systems to help keep them operating reliably.
Glazing Questions
Q: Can you replace broken shopfront glass?
Yes. We provide replacement glazing for cracked, damaged or broken commercial shopfront glass.
Q: What type of glass can you install?
Depending on the application, we can provide suitable safety glazing solutions for commercial shopfronts and entrances. We'll assess your requirements and recommend an appropriate option.
Q: Can you repair just one section of a shopfront?
In many cases, yes. If only part of the glazing or shopfront has been damaged, we can assess the affected area and determine whether a component or glass replacement is appropriate.
Signs & Awnings Questions
Q: Do you install shop signs?
Yes. We provide a range of commercial signage solutions designed to improve visibility and create a professional business frontage.
Q: Can you install illuminated signs?
Yes. Illuminated signage can provide increased visibility, particularly during darker hours, and can be incorporated into a wider shopfront design.
Q: Do you supply and install awnings?
Yes. We can provide commercial awning solutions designed to complement your shopfront and business branding.
Installation & Project Questions
Q: How long does a shopfront installation take?
The timescale depends on the size and complexity of the project, the materials selected and any additional requirements such as signage, glazing or shutters. We'll provide an estimated timescale following assessment of your project.
Q: Do you carry out site surveys?
Yes. A site survey allows us to assess the existing frontage, take measurements and discuss your requirements before preparing a quotation.
Q: Can you work around our business opening hours?
Where practical, we can discuss suitable installation arrangements designed to minimise disruption to your business.
Q: Do you work with commercial landlords, developers and contractors?
Yes. We can work with business owners, landlords, property managers, contractors and developers on individual projects and commercial installations.