Farnham · Surrey
Shopfront Glazing in Farnham
Taking on a new lease in Farnham? We can quote for a new shopfront and supply the drawings and specifications you may need for planning or advertisement consent.
- GU9
- GU10
- Guide from £375
Shopfront glazing for homes and businesses in Farnham
Security glazing is classified under BS EN 356 by its resistance to manual attack. Classes P1A to P5A are tested by dropping a steel ball on the glass from set heights, and the higher classes P6B to P8B are tested with repeated axe and hammer blows.
Under the Equality Act 2010 in England, Wales and Scotland, businesses serving the public must make reasonable adjustments, which can include physical changes such as a ramp where the only entrance is a step. Northern Ireland has its own disability discrimination law, so the duties there differ.
Some councils' shopfront guidance discourages solid external roller shutters and grilles, and in England external security measures that change the frontage's appearance usually need planning permission. Laminated security glass or internal open-mesh grilles are often considered as alternatives that keep the window display visible.
In England, large areas of clear glass in shopfronts and entrance screens that people could walk into need manifestation at two levels, 850–1000mm and 1400–1600mm above the floor. Logos, frosted bands or patterns can do the job if they contrast clearly with what is seen through the glass.
What's included
- Removal of old glazing and temporary boarding where needed
- Safety or security glass specified to suit the position
- Manifestation where required, final clean and handover
- Installation, sealing and adjustment of entrance doors
Farnham at a glance
- Postcodes covered
- GU9, GU10 and the surrounding area, including Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough
- Coast
- Farnham is well inland, around 42 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Farnham the midwinter sun reaches about 15° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.6 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.4 hours in midsummer. South- and west-facing display windows can fade stock and overheat the shop in summer, while low winter sun causes glare that hides window displays. Solar control glass, window film and internal blinds can all help.
- Access and setting
- Market-town and village shops are often in older or listed buildings where timber shopfronts and traditional proportions are expected. Council design guidance and longer travel for large glass deliveries can both affect the timescale.
- Rules in England
- Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Guide prices in Farnham
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Replace a laminated pane, 2000 × 2200 mm | £855 – £1,095 |
| Security laminated pane, 2000 × 2200 mm | £1,195 – £1,495 |
| Toughened door pane, 900 × 2000 mm | £375 – £485 |
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Approved Document Q applies to new homes in England, where doors and windows are expected to meet PAS 24 or an equivalent standard. It does not apply to replacements in existing homes, but PAS 24 products are still a sensible choice.
Choosing your shopfront glazing
Timber shopfront
Painted timber frames, stallrisers and doors in traditional proportions, often expected for listed buildings and conservation areas.
Laminated security glass
Laminated glass classified under BS EN 356 that resists manual attack and stays in the frame when broken, keeping the shop secure.
Toughened display glass
Toughened safety glass that breaks into small, blunt pieces, used for doors and low-level panes where impact safety is the main need.
Shopfront Glazing in Farnham: questions
What type of glass should a shopfront have?
Shopfront glass must be safety glass wherever it sits in a critical location, such as doors, panels beside doors and low-level panes. Beyond that, laminated glass is often chosen for display windows because it stays in the frame when broken, keeping the premises secure. Higher-security laminated glass classified under BS EN 356 can be specified where risk is greater.
What affects the cost of shopfront glazing?
The main cost drivers are the size and number of panes, the glass type and any security class, the frame material, the door type and ironmongery, and the access equipment needed to lift large panes. Automatic doors, bespoke shapes and out-of-hours working also add cost. See the guide prices, and your written quote fixes the price.
Do I need consent for new shop signs?
You may need advertisement consent from the planning authority. Many plain, non-illuminated fascia signs have deemed consent within set conditions, while illuminated signs and signs on listed buildings or in conservation areas more often need express consent. In England, displaying an advert without the consent it needs is a criminal offence, so check before ordering signage.
How wide should a shop entrance door be?
For new buildings in England, access guidance gives a minimum effective clear width of 1000mm for external doors used by the general public, and 775mm where an existing building is altered. The clear width is the usable opening with the door open, not the door size. Other UK nations publish their own guidance, so we confirm the applicable figure.
Do you cover Farnham for shopfront glazing?
Yes. We can quote for shopfront glazing across Farnham and the surrounding Surrey area, including postcode districts GU9 and GU10, and nearby Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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