How Much Does Shop Front Spraying Cost? A UK Price Guide

How Much Does Shop Front Spraying Cost? A UK Price Guide

Respraying a shop front typically costs a small fraction of replacing it. A straightforward single frontage is usually priced in the hundreds of pounds rather than the thousands, while a new aluminium shop front routinely runs £5,000–£15,000 or more once glazing, fabrication and fitting are included. This guide breaks down what moves the price, so you can budget before booking a survey for our shop front spraying service.

What Drives the Price of a Shop Front Respray

• Size of the frontage — a single-unit shop front costs less than a double frontage or a retail unit with extensive framing.
• Material — aluminium, UPVC and timber each need their own preparation and primer systems.
• Condition — sound frames that need a colour refresh are quicker than weathered, oxidised or previously painted frames that need heavier preparation.
• Colour change — like-for-like recoating is simpler than a full colour change, which needs additional coats for coverage.
• Access and site constraints — awkward access, high-level signage zones or listed-area constraints add time.
• Out-of-hours working — evening or overnight work avoids closing the shop but is priced accordingly.

Typical Costs vs Replacement

Every job is quoted after a survey, but the shape of the comparison is consistent: respraying restores the frontage for roughly 10–20% of the cost of replacement. Replacement also means days or weeks of hoarding, lost trading and planning considerations; a respray is normally finished within a day or two, and overnight work can mean zero lost trading hours.

That out-of-hours option is one of the most common ways high-street businesses use the service — our guide to out-of-hours shop front spraying explains how overnight resprays are scheduled and priced.

Aluminium, UPVC and Timber Frontages

Aluminium is the most common commercial shop front material and takes a sprayed finish exceptionally well — see our guide to aluminium shop front spraying and colour changes. UPVC and timber frontages are equally sprayable with the correct primer system; the survey confirms the specification for your frames.

Choosing a Colour

A respray is the cheapest moment to rebrand. Any RAL or BS colour is available, and RAL 7016 anthracite grey remains the most requested shop front colour for its clean, modern look against most fascias and glazing.

How the Work Is Priced

We survey the frontage, confirm the material, condition, colour and working hours, then provide a fixed written quote — no day rates, no open-ended labour. The finish is backed by a written guarantee. We respray shop fronts across Hampshire from our base near Southampton, covering high streets, retail parks and trading estates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to respray a shop front?

A straightforward single frontage is typically priced in the hundreds of pounds, rising with size, condition, colour change and out-of-hours working. It is consistently around 10–20% of the cost of replacing the frontage. A free survey confirms a fixed written quote.

Is spraying cheaper than replacing a shop front?

Yes, substantially. A new aluminium shop front commonly costs £5,000–£15,000+ fitted; a respray restores or rebrands the existing frames for a small fraction of that, usually within a day or two.

Can you spray a shop front without closing the shop?

Yes. Evening and overnight working is routine for high-street units, so the shop trades as normal the next morning. Masking protects glazing, signage and the surrounding fabric.

How long does a sprayed shop front last?

With correct preparation and specialist coatings, expect many years of service backed by a written guarantee. Sprayed finishes resist fade and, properly applied, do not peel.