When a Colchester retailer, landlord or main contractor needs shopfront work done properly, the practical choice is: a national chain that subcontracts, a one-man-band, or ShopFront Installers. We're the middle ground — a proper trade outfit with national reach.
Every quote we issue for Colchester work is itemised, fixed and honoured. No deposit-ladder games, no day-rate creep, no 'while we're here' upcharges. If the spec changes, you sign a written variation. Otherwise, the price is the price.
From high-street units through to industrial estate retail and out-of-town retail parks, we cover every kind of commercial premises in Colchester and the wider Essex area.
Free survey in Colchester →Tell us the address — a senior installer within 48 hours.
Aluminium ShopfrontsSpecialist aluminium shopfronts install for Colchester commercial premises. Aluminium shopfront installation by certified fitters. Smart's, Comar and Senior systems. Polyester powder-coated to any RAL colour.
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Frameless GlassSpecialist frameless glass install for Colchester commercial premises. Frameless glass shopfront installation. Patch-fitted, structural silicone, cassette systems. Toughened, laminated and anti-bandit options.
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Roller ShuttersSpecialist roller shutters install for Colchester commercial premises. Roller shutter installation. Insulated, perforated and brick-bond grilles. Single or three-phase, manual override on every install.
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Curtain WallingSpecialist curtain walling install for Colchester commercial premises. Curtain walling installation by CWCT-trained fitters. Stick-build and unitised systems. Up to 12 storeys self-perform.
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Automatic DoorsSpecialist automatic doors install for Colchester commercial premises. Automatic door installation: sliding, swing, bi-parting. Record, Dorma, Stanley. BS 7036 compliant.
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Fire & Security DoorsSpecialist fire & security doors install for Colchester commercial premises. Fire door installation (FD30, FD60, FD90) and security door installation (LPS 1175 SR2–SR5).
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SignageSpecialist signage install for Colchester commercial premises. Shopfront sign installation. Built-up letters, halo-illuminated logos, fascia panels.
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Emergency RepairsSpecialist emergency repairs install for Colchester commercial premises. 24/7 emergency boarding-up, glazing replacement, frame and lock repair. 4-hour response UK-wide.
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RefurbishmentSpecialist refurbishment install for Colchester commercial premises. Full shopfront refurbishment. Strip-out and reinstall, multi-site brand rollouts.
Read more →"Shopfront refurb on our Colchester site went better than I'd hoped. The team were organised, the snag list was closed before invoicing, and the warranty paperwork actually exists."
"Hired them for a multi-site rollout starting in Colchester. Crew turned up on the agreed date, finished on the agreed date, photographed everything for the rollout brand book."
"24/7 callout after vandalism at our Colchester branch. They were boarded within 90 minutes and I had a phone call at 6am with photos. Impressive."
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.
Free site survey, fixed quote, no deposit until fabrication starts.