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⚒ Britain's In-House Shopfront Installation Team

The shopfront installers actually doing the work — not subcontracted

Most UK shopfront companies sell you a quote and hand the install to whoever bids cheapest that week. We're the opposite: every fitter on a ShopFront Installers job is PAYE-salaried, vetted, and on the tools 200+ days a year.

25+
Years on the tools
UK-Wide
In-house coverage
100%
PAYE Fitters
Recent installBritish high-street aluminium shopfront, dawn after overnight fit

Free Site Survey

Tell us where. We'll be there with measurements and a fixed price within 48 hours.

🔒 No obligation · Free site survey · 24hr response

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Coverage
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Fixed-Price
Quotes
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PAYE Fitters Only

Every installer is salaried by S&K Glazing Limited. Zero CIS subcontractors on any job.

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In-House Workshop

Smethwick-based fabrication. We cut, assemble, powder-coat and fit the same frames.

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Fixed-Price Quotes

Itemised quote within 5 working days. No deposit ladders. No day-rate creep.

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4-Hour Emergency

24/7 UK-wide response for boarding and reinstatement. Insurer billed direct.

Why this matters

Subcontracted shopfront installs are why most fail early

The UK shopfront industry has a dirty secret: most "shopfront companies" are sales offices. They quote, design, take a deposit — then post the install out to a network of self-employed CIS fitters who race to finish before the next job starts.

You end up with mismatched silicone work, frames out of plumb, glazing seals that leak after the first winter, roller shutters that bind on misaligned guides, and a phone number that goes to voicemail when something needs putting right.

We do shopfront installation differently. Every fitter wearing our hi-vis is PAYE-employed by S&K Glazing Limited. We invest in their tools, their training, their certifications. They're not racing the clock — they're protecting their own reputation on every install.

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Shopfront installation team at work
Installation Services

What our installers fit across the UK

Nine specialist installation disciplines, all delivered by the same in-house team.

Aluminium ShopfrontsAluminium Shopfronts

Aluminium Shopfronts

Aluminium shopfront installation by certified fitters. Smart's, Comar and Senior systems. Polyester powder-coated to any RAL colour.

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Frameless Glass ShopfrontsFrameless Glass

Frameless Glass Shopfronts

Frameless glass shopfront installation. Patch-fitted, structural silicone, cassette systems. Toughened, laminated and anti-bandit options.

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Roller ShuttersRoller Shutters

Roller Shutters

Roller shutter installation. Insulated, perforated and brick-bond grilles. Single or three-phase, manual override on every install.

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Curtain WallingCurtain Walling

Curtain Walling

Curtain walling installation by CWCT-trained fitters. Stick-build and unitised systems. Up to 12 storeys self-perform.

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Automatic DoorsAutomatic Doors

Automatic Doors

Automatic door installation: sliding, swing, bi-parting. Record, Dorma, Stanley. BS 7036 compliant.

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Fire & Security DoorsFire & Security Doors

Fire & Security Doors

Fire door installation (FD30, FD60, FD90) and security door installation (LPS 1175 SR2–SR5).

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Shopfront SignageSignage

Shopfront Signage

Shopfront sign installation. Built-up letters, halo-illuminated logos, fascia panels.

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Emergency RepairsEmergency Repairs

Emergency Repairs

24/7 emergency boarding-up, glazing replacement, frame and lock repair. 4-hour response UK-wide.

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RefurbishmentRefurbishment

Refurbishment

Full shopfront refurbishment. Strip-out and reinstall, multi-site brand rollouts.

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How we work

Five-step shopfront installation process

No surprises, no scope creep, no "while we're here" upcharges.

1

Site Survey

Senior installer attends within 48 hours. Laser-measured, photographed, condition reported.

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Fixed Quote

Itemised quote within 5 working days. CAD drawings included.

3

Fabrication

Frames cut and assembled in our Smethwick workshop. QC'd before leaving.

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Installation

Our team. Our vans. Out-of-hours if you trade. Site protected, debris removed.

S&K
Backed by S&K Group Holdings Limited

A trading division of S&K Glazing Limited (Co. 14088194)

ShopFront Installers is the dedicated installation arm of S&K Glazing. Registered at Unit 1, Hems Crescent, Great Barr, Birmingham, England, B43 5DG. VAT GB 481 9808 49. £10m PI insured, CHAS and Constructionline Gold accredited. Sister brands include shop-fronts.com and store-fronts.uk.

FAQs

Common shopfront installer questions

Are your shopfront installers PAYE-employed or CIS subcontractors?
Every installer on a ShopFront Installers job is PAYE-employed by S&K Glazing Limited. We do not operate the CIS-subcontractor model that's standard in the trade.
Do you cover the whole UK, or only the Midlands?
UK-wide. Our base is Smethwick, West Midlands, with travelling fit teams from Aberdeen to Truro.
How fast can shopfront installers actually start?
Site survey within 48 hours. Fixed quote within 5 working days. Fabrication lead time 2–4 weeks for aluminium, 3–5 weeks for curtain walling.
Will your shopfront fitters work nights and weekends?
Yes — and most retail installations are out-of-hours. No premium for evenings or weekends because our team are salaried.
What guarantees come with shopfront installation?
10 years on aluminium frame integrity, 5 years on sealed glazing units, 2 years on motorised parts. Warranties direct with the trading entity.

Need shopfront installers who'll actually turn up?

Free site survey within 48 hours. Fixed quote within 5 days. No deposit until fabrication starts.

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