Shopfronts
Timber Shopfronts
Hand-built hardwood shopfronts for heritage, conservation areas and listed buildings.
What's included
Every timber shopfronts project we facilitate is delivered by a vetted specialist with appropriate trade accreditations, insurance and references. The process is straightforward:
- Tell us about the property. Submit a quick brief — location, property type, dimensions if known.
- Free site survey. A specialist contacts you to arrange a no-obligation site visit.
- Quote & specification. You receive a detailed quote covering materials, finish, installation and aftercare.
- Installation. Professionally installed to industry standards, with warranty and servicing options.
Why specialist installation matters
Timber Shopfronts sit at the boundary between security, weather-tightness and kerb appeal. Cutting corners on specification or installation tends to surface within twelve months — through misalignment, motor failure, water ingress or rapid corrosion. The specialists in our network are selected for the quality of their long-term work, not the speed of their quotes.
Typical applications
- Retail premises and high-street shops
- Restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues
- Warehouses and industrial units
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Listed buildings and conservation areas (where applicable)
Costs & pricing
Timber Shopfronts pricing varies significantly with size, specification, finish and access complexity. For typical commercial premises, you can expect a quote that itemises materials, fabrication, installation, warranty period and any optional aftercare. For a detailed breakdown of typical price ranges across different specifications, see our shopfronts cost guide.
Coverage
Timber Shopfronts are available nationwide. Tell us your postcode when you submit an enquiry and we'll match you with specialists active in your area. See all locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What timber is used?
European oak, sapele, accoya and idigbo are the most common hardwoods for shopfronts. Choice depends on durability, finish (paint vs stain), budget, and any conservation officer requirements.
How long do timber shopfronts last?
A well-built hardwood shopfront with regular paint maintenance lasts 50+ years. The original Victorian and Edwardian shopfronts still in use today are evidence.
Are timber shopfronts secure?
Modern timber shopfronts can be specified with steel reinforcement, security glazing and concealed multi-point locking — secure to commercial insurance standards while maintaining the heritage aesthetic externally.
Do I need listed building consent?
If the property is listed, yes — any external changes including shopfront replacement require listed building consent. The specialist will handle the application and liaison with the conservation officer.