Welcome to Redwood Shopfront
Need a strong, modern glass shopfront for your London business? Toughened glass shopfronts are a practical option for shops, salons, restaurants, clinics, offices, and showrooms that want a clean, open, and professional entrance.
Redwood Shopfront is an experienced glass shopfront fitter serving London and South East England. We design, supply, install, repair, and replace made-to-measure toughened glass shopfronts, from frameless glass entrances to secure laminated shopfront glazing.
Our team specifies suitable safety glass options in line with relevant UK glazing safety requirements, including BS EN 12600 where applicable. Every project is measured, specified, and installed around your opening size, access, security needs, glass type, fittings, and design goals.
On average, new glass shopfront projects range from £1,200 for smaller replacements to £2,450-£9,500+ for larger framed, frameless, laminated, or security-focused projects.
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We provide flexible glass shopfront options to match your security needs, trading style, building layout, and brand appearance.
Frameless glass shopfronts create a premium, modern look with minimal visible framing. They are ideal for salons, boutiques, showrooms, offices, clinics, and businesses that want a clean, open entrance with strong product visibility.
A framed toughened glass shopfront is a practical option for high-street businesses. It usually combines toughened glass with aluminium framing for durability, security, and a clean commercial finish.
Where a project needs matching entrance systems, side screens, or commercial door upgrades, we can also supply and fit aluminium windows and doors as part of the wider frontage design.
Frosted or tinted glass can add privacy, reduce direct visibility, and support a more branded appearance without losing the clean glass finish. For businesses that want the same clean glass finish inside the premises, we also install glass partitions for offices, clinics, salons, meeting rooms, and commercial interiors.
A toughened glass shopfront is a commercial frontage system made using strengthened safety glass. It is commonly used for shops, restaurants, showrooms, offices, pharmacies, salons, and high-street businesses that want a clear, modern, and secure entrance.
Toughened glass is processed to make it stronger than standard glass and safer if broken. In the UK, thermally toughened soda-lime safety glass is covered by BS EN 12150, which defines and describes this type of safety glass.
Glass gives your shopfront a cleaner and more premium look. Whether you want a frameless entrance, a slim framed system, or a full commercial glass frontage, the design can be tailored to your brand and building style.
Every shopfront is measured and made to suit your opening, access, security needs, and design preferences. We can advise on glass thickness, frame colour, door position, privacy options, locks, and fittings.
Toughened glass is easy to clean and maintain. With the right fittings, seals, and installation, it can provide a durable frontage while keeping your business looking professional. Long-term performance depends on glass specification, hardware quality, site exposure, and regular care.
Toughened glass is heat-treated to improve strength and safety. If it breaks, it breaks into smaller blunt pieces rather than sharp shards, making it a safer option for commercial entrances, doors, and high-traffic areas. For extra after-hours protection, glass shopfronts can also be paired with roller shutters for shopfront security.
A glass shopfront helps people see your products, interior, displays, and brand from the street. For retailers, restaurants, salons, and showrooms, this can help create a more inviting frontage and improve walk-in interest.
Choosing between a toughened glass shopfront, aluminium shopfront, and timber shopfront depends on your business type, budget, security needs, design style, and long-term maintenance expectations. Toughened glass is best for modern visibility, aluminium is best for durability and cost efficiency, and timber is best for traditional or heritage-style shopfronts.
| Factor | Toughened Glass Shopfront | Aluminium Shopfront | Timber Shopfront |
|---|---|---|---|
Best For |
Boutiques, salons, restaurants, clinics, showrooms, offices |
Retail shops, takeaways, convenience stores, commercial units |
Heritage shops, cafés, boutiques, conservation-style properties |
Typical Installed Cost |
Usually £2,450 – £9,500+ depending on glass size, thickness, doors, and fittings |
Usually £1,800 – £5,000+ depending on size, frame, doors, and glazing |
Usually £3,000 – £8,000+ depending on timber type, finish, and detailing |
Product Visibility |
Excellent. Clear glass gives maximum visibility into the shop |
Very good, especially with slim aluminium frames |
More limited because timber frames are usually wider |
Natural Light |
Maximum light, especially with frameless designs |
Good natural light with large glazed panels |
Moderate, depending on frame size and window layout |
Strength |
Stronger than standard glass and suitable for busy commercial entrances |
Very strong, lightweight, and durable |
Moderate strength, but can last well with proper care |
Security |
Good with toughened glass, stronger with laminated toughened glass and quality locks |
Excellent, especially with reinforced frames, secure glazing, and PAS 24-style options |
Moderate, usually needs stronger locks, glazing, or shutters for added protection |
Appearance |
Modern, clean, premium, and minimalist |
Professional, clean, practical, and versatile |
Traditional, warm, character-led, and premium when well finished |
Design Flexibility |
Frameless glass, frosted glass, tinted glass, etched glass, branded glass, glass doors |
Many powder-coated colours, slim frames, dual-colour options, different door styles |
Any paint colour, decorative mouldings, heritage detailing, custom joinery |
Maintenance |
Low maintenance. Mostly cleaning glass and checking fittings |
Low maintenance. Frames are weather-resistant and easy to clean |
Higher maintenance. May need repainting, sealing, repairs, or treatment |
Lifespan |
Around 25+ years with quality glass, fittings, and maintenance |
Around 40–50+ years with good installation and care |
Around 20–30 years with regular upkeep |
Thermal Efficiency |
Good, stronger with double-glazed or laminated units |
Excellent when using thermally broken aluminium frames |
Naturally good, but depends on glazing and frame condition |
Weather Resistance |
Good when sealed and installed correctly |
Excellent against rain, wind, and daily exposure |
Good when maintained, but timber can swell, rot, or crack if neglected |
Repair & Replacement |
Glass panels, doors, locks, hinges, and fittings can be repaired or replaced |
Frames, glass, doors, locks, and hardware are easy to service |
Repairs can be more specialist and may cost more if custom joinery is needed |
Planning / Conservation Fit |
Works well for modern commercial areas, but may need approval in sensitive locations |
Commonly accepted for many retail units, depending on design |
Often best for conservation areas, period properties, and traditional high streets |
Brand Impression |
Premium, open, bright, and high-end |
Reliable, clean, practical, and commercial |
Established, classic, warm, and characterful |
We are committed to delivering practical, long-lasting glass, shopfront, and security solutions for businesses across London. Our team focuses on clear advice, careful installation, clean handover, and ongoing support where needed.
Broken shopfront glass can create a safety risk, leave your premises exposed, and affect trading. If your shopfront glass is cracked, smashed, loose, unsafe, or no longer secure, Redwood Shopfront can inspect the damage and advise on repair, replacement, or temporary make-safe options.
Temporary boarding support to help make your shopfront safe and secure while replacement glass is measured, ordered, or fabricated.
Accurate measuring and installation of replacement toughened or laminated glass panels for commercial entrances, windows, and shopfront systems.
Repairs for alignment issues, floor springs, hinges, handles, locks, closers, and existing frameless glass doors.
For urgent damage, our first priority is to make the site safe and secure. After that, we advise whether the glass, door, fittings, frame, or full frontage needs repair or replacement. Call for Urgent Glass Repair 07380 111166.
A glass shopfront needs accurate measurement, correct glass selection, suitable fittings, and careful installation. Poor specification can lead to safety issues, poor door alignment, water ingress, weak security, or expensive repairs later.
Contact us for a free site survey. We check your opening size, access, existing frame, door position, security needs, and design goals before recommending the right glass shopfront solution.
We prepare your glass shopfront around the agreed specification, including glass type, thickness, framing, doors, handles, locks, and fittings. Our installers complete the fitting at a convenient time to reduce disruption to your business.
After installation, we check door movement, alignment, locks, seals, fittings, and final finish. We also remain available for future adjustments, replacement glass, lock upgrades, and essential repair work.
Some shopfront changes may require planning permission, especially if the work changes the external appearance of the building, affects signage, involves a conservation area, or applies to a listed building.
As part of the survey and quote process, Redwood Shopfront can advise what drawings, details, or local authority checks may be needed before installation. This is especially important for businesses in conservation areas, high streets, shopping parades, and heritage-sensitive locations.
We design and install toughened glass shopfronts for many types of London businesses. Each business needs a different balance of visibility, privacy, access, security, and style.
Commercial entrance glass replacement with frame preparation, fitting, safety checks, and clean handover.
Aluminium shopfront installation with laminated safety glass, double entrance doors, powder-coated profiles, and secure locking.
Frameless glass partition installation with frosted film for a clean, private commercial interior.
Based on our recent jobs, the toughened glass shopfront installation in London typically starts from around £1,200 for smaller replacement and £2,450 to £9,500+ for larger framed, frameless, laminated, or security-focused shopfront projects.
For a wider breakdown of pricing by material, size, glass type, doors, fittings, and security options, see our guide on how much a new shopfront costs in London.
A glass shopfront is a full commercial frontage system that can include glass panels, doors, frames, locks, fittings, and security features. Double glazing refers to a sealed glass unit made with two panes of glass for insulation or noise reduction. Some shopfronts can include double-glazed units, but they are not the same service.
A glass shopfront is a full commercial frontage system that can include glass panels, doors, frames, locks, fittings, and security features. Double glazing refers to a sealed glass unit made with two panes of glass for insulation or noise reduction. Some shopfronts can include double-glazed units, but they are not the same service.ice.
Toughened glass is commonly used for strength and safety. Laminated glass is better for higher-security locations because it helps hold together when cracked. The right choice depends on the location, frontage size, and security risk.
Fabrication of custom toughened glass and framing usually takes 2-3 weeks. The onsite installation process is often completed within 1 to 3 days, depending on the size and complexity (framed versus frameless). We schedule installations to minimize disruption to your business hours.
Yes. Redwood Shopfront can replace cracked, broken, or unsafe shopfront glass. We can also check the doors, fittings, locks, and frame to make sure the frontage is safe and usable.
In many boroughs, changing a shopfront’s appearance (especially materials) requires permission. As part of our service, we advise you on the necessary steps and provide drawings to assist with your planning applications to ensure compliance.
Yes. We can help with broken glass, unsafe panels, damaged doors, loose fittings, lock issues, and temporary boarding where needed. Our first priority is to help make the site safe before advising on repair or replacement.
Send your photos, measurements, or project details and Redwood Shopfront will arrange a free site survey across London. We can advise on toughened glass, laminated glass, frameless systems, commercial doors, privacy glass, security options, repair work, and full shopfront replacement.
