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A glass shopfront is usually chosen to keep the view into a business as open as possible. Achieving that result involves more than ordering large panes to fill the opening. Panel dimensions, door position, floor level, support, locks and closing hardware all affect how the finished entrance will operate.
Frameless systems require particularly careful planning because the glass, joints and fittings remain visible. The entrance must also work for customers, staff and deliveries without doors dragging, failing to close or interfering with the surrounding frontage.
Redwood Shopfront installs, repairs and replaces toughened and frameless glass shopfronts across London. We measure the opening and agree the glass, doors, fittings, privacy and security requirements before the panels are prepared.
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.
Surveyed for structural openings, floor levels, floor-spring clearances and patch fittings.
Large fixed panels and glass-to-glass joints can provide an open view across the frontage with minimal visible framing. This arrangement is commonly considered for restaurants, showrooms, boutiques, salons and customer-facing commercial premises. The number of panels, joint positions and entrance width are planned before the glass is prepared.
A framed frontage combines safety glass with a defined supporting structure. It can accommodate fixed panels, single or double doors and privacy sections while providing a clear perimeter around the opening. The frame colour, glass and door arrangement can be selected around the building and business frontage.
Glass entrance doors can be arranged as a single leaf or a pair of doors, depending on the available opening and access required. Door width alone does not determine whether an entrance will work. Floor level, clearance, closing control and surrounding panels must also be considered.
Floor spring or suitable closer
Paired door arrangement
A fully clear frontage is not suitable for every business. Frosted film, manifestations or partial screening can provide privacy for clinics, salons, offices and consultation areas while allowing light to enter. For internal commercial layouts, Redwood also installs made-to-measure glass partitions.
A toughened glass shopfront is a commercial frontage made using strengthened safety glass. It is commonly considered for shops, restaurants, showrooms, offices, pharmacies and salons that want a clear view into the premises.
Its suitability still depends on the panel size, position, entrance layout, fittings and security requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Both are safety-glazing options, but they serve different requirements. Toughened glass is commonly used for frameless and patch-fitted entrance doors, while laminated glass may be preferred where the damaged panel needs to remain in position. Laminated glass can also use toughened panes. Security performance depends on the complete glass build-up, frame and fixings.
Heat-treated glass designed to provide greater strength than ordinary annealed glass.
After breakage: The panel loses its integrity and breaks into small fragments.
Two or more panes bonded with an interlayer that helps retain the glass when cracked.
After breakage: The cracked panel generally remains held together.
Specification note: The glass type and thickness must be selected around the panel size, position, fittings, entrance use and security requirements.
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.
A double-fronted frameless glass frontage keeps the restaurant interior visible across the opening.
A frameless glass frontage and entrance lobby installed for a restaurant property on Fore Street in Exeter.
A frameless glass frontage and entrance lobby installed for a restaurant property on Fore Street in Exeter.
Send the property address, a front-facing photograph if available and a short description of what needs installing, replacing or repairing. Approximate measurements can help with the initial conversation; the final specification and quotation will be based on measurements checked at the property.
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A cracked, shattered or loose glass panel can create a safety risk and leave the premises exposed. The first priority is to assess the opening and prevent people from approaching unsafe glazing.
Emergency assessment, hazard isolation, temporary boarding where required, and bespoke panel preparation.
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.
Where a permanent replacement cannot be fitted during the first visit, temporary boarding or another suitable make-safe measure may be required. The replacement panel can then be prepared from checked measurements.
The replacement glass must suit the existing frame or fittings, panel position and entrance use. The dimensions and preparation cannot be confirmed reliably from glass thickness alone.
A glass door that drops, scrapes, swings too quickly or fails to close may have a problem with its floor spring, closer, pivot, patch fitting, lock or alignment. The cause should be identified before components are adjusted or replaced.
Door fittings may wear out before the glass panel needs replacing. Suitable parts depend on the existing glass preparation, door weight and method of operation.
Accurate measurements and suitable fittings are particularly important with large glass panels and doors. The following stages help establish the specification before the glass is prepared.
We measure the complete opening and check the surrounding structure, access, floor level and available fixing points. The proposed panel sizes, joints and door position are then planned around the entrance and the way customers and staff will use it.
Before the glass is ordered, we agree whether the frontage will be framed or frameless and confirm the appropriate glass specification. We also consider the door arrangement, patch fittings or rails, handles, locks, floor springs, privacy treatment and any shutter or signage requirements.
The glass panels and doors are fitted according to the agreed layout. Once installed, we check the panel alignment, door movement, closing action, locks, handles, seals and other fittings before handing over the completed entrance.
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.
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.
Customer reviews for shopfront installations, door fittings, glass replacements and emergency repairs across London.
Send us a front-facing photograph of the existing frontage, the property address and a short description of what you want to install, replace or repair.
Approximate measurements can help with the initial conversation. The final layout and quotation will be based on measurements checked at the property.
Redwood Shopfront provides toughened and frameless glass shopfront installation, replacement and repair across London and nearby areas from its base in Barking.