What things cost in 2026
The ranges below are the ones we quote most often, service by service. All are before VAT, for supply and fitting. Your own price depends on the building, so we confirm it in writing after a survey.
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Width, height, door type and glass choice drive the price more than anything else. These are the ranges we see most often on standard jobs.
One shop unit
£2,500 – £5,000
Two units side by side
£4,500 – £8,500
Parade of three or more
£12,000 – £25,000
Thermal break frames, extra
£800 – £1,500
Roller Shutters
Size, operation and curtain type decide most of the cost. Here are typical figures for the shutters we fit most often.
Hand-operated, up to 3 m wide
£800 – £1,500
Motorised, up to 3 m wide
£1,500 – £3,000
Fire-rated shutter
£3,000 – £6,000
Industrial door, 5 m or wider
£4,000 – £8,000
Security Doors
The rating, size and number of leaves set most of the price. These figures cover the doors we fit most.
Steel door, one leaf
£1,200 – £2,500
Steel door, two leaves
£2,000 – £4,000
LPS 1175 rated (SR2) door
£2,500 – £5,000
Composite door with steel core
£1,800 – £3,500
Automatic Doors
The door type and whether we reuse your existing door make the biggest difference. Typical figures are below.
Sliding entrance, two leaves
£3,500 – £7,000
Operator on a swing door
£2,000 – £4,000
Low-energy swing operator
£1,500 – £3,000
Yearly service plan
£250 – £500
Bi-Fold Doors
The number of panels and the width are the main factors. These are typical ranges for commercial fronts.
Three panels, up to 3 m
£3,000 – £5,500
Five panels, up to 5 m
£5,500 – £9,000
Seven or more panels, 7 m and up
£8,000 – £15,000
Built-in traffic door, extra
£800 – £1,500
Fire Doors
The rating, size and hardware chosen set the price for each doorset. These are typical per-door figures.
FD30 doorset, one leaf
£450 – £900
FD60 doorset, one leaf
£600 – £1,200
FD30S with smoke seals
£550 – £1,000
FD90 specialist doorset
£1,000 – £2,000
Shopfront Repairs
The part and the time needed set the price. These are common repair costs.
Boarding one opening after damage
£150 – £350
Replacing a single glass panel
£300 – £800
Repairing a section of frame
£400 – £1,200
New door hardware (closer, lock, hinges)
£150 – £500
Emergency Callout
Emergency work is priced by time and materials. These figures show what most call-outs cost.
Call-out, including the first hour
£150 – £250
Night or weekend supplement
£75 – £150
Boarding, per panel
£150 – £350
Making a failed shutter secure
£200 – £400
Shutter Repair
Most repairs fall into a few common jobs. Typical prices for them are below.
New spring fitted
£180 – £350
New motor fitted
£400 – £800
One lath replaced
£80 – £200
Guide rails straightened or reset
£200 – £500
Glass Replacement
Size, type and access set the cost. These figures cover most replacements.
Toughened pane up to 2 m²
£200 – £500
Double-glazed unit swapped
£350 – £900
Laminated security pane
£500 – £1,200
Very large pane, 3 m² or more
£800 – £2,000
Aluminium Doors
Door type and security level are the main cost drivers. Typical prices are below.
Single hinged door
£1,200 – £2,800
Pair of entrance doors
£2,500 – £5,000
Security-certified door set
£2,800 – £5,500
Pivot entrance door
£3,000 – £6,000
Aluminium Windows
Size, opening type and glass choice set the price. Here are typical figures.
Fixed pane, per square metre
£250 – £500
Top-hung window
£400 – £900
Tilt-and-turn window
£500 – £1,100
Security-certified window
£700 – £1,400
Curtain Walling
Curtain walling is priced by area, with extras for glass upgrades and fire-stopping. Typical ranges are below.
Built on site (stick), per square metre
£350 – £650
Factory-made panels, per square metre
£500 – £900
Bonded-glass look, extra per square metre
£80 – £150
Fire-stopping, per metre run
£50 – £120
Glass Shopfronts
Glass size and door type are the main cost drivers. Typical figures are below.
Frameless front, one unit
£3,500 – £7,000
Glass door on patch fittings
£1,500 – £3,000
Point-fixed glass, per m²
£400 – £800
Safety markings or frosted bands
£150 – £400
Things that push a price up
Getting in and out
Narrow streets, no parking, high-level work or a crane lift for large glass all add time.
The lintel above
If the beam over the opening is weak or must be replaced, steelwork and a structural check come first.
Council rules
Conservation areas and listed buildings can require special materials, designs and application fees.
Working hours
Night or weekend fitting to keep you trading costs more than a normal working day.
What comes out
Removing an old front is included as standard; old asbestos panels need a specialist and are priced separately.
Glass choice
Laminated, double-glazed and solar-control glass each cost more than plain toughened glass.
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