Bi-fold and patio doors in Balsall Common

Planning your bi-fold or patio doors in Balsall Common

This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Balsall Common, building control is provided by Solihull Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Glass in a door must be safety glass up to 1,500 mm above the floor.
With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.
A flush threshold needs the outside ground set lower, with drainage in front of the door.

Postcode district: CV7
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 17 miles

Which options suit homes in Balsall Common?

Widening an opening

Turning a window into doors, or making an opening wider, means cutting the wall and fitting a new lintel or steel beam sized by a structural engineer. Building control must approve the structural work. We organise the calculations, temporary supports, steel and making good, and show these costs on their own lines in your quote.

Aluminium bi-fold doors

Slim, strong aluminium frames carry large glass panels and are made with a thermal break to meet energy rules. Three to six panels are typical, with a traffic door for everyday use so you don't open the whole set. They come powder-coated in almost any colour and suit kitchens and new extensions.

What does your bi-fold or patio doors cost in Balsall Common?

For a home in Balsall Common, our guide range is £1,200–£8,500 per doorset. Three-panel aluminium bi-fold, about 2.4 m wide, in an existing opening: usually £3,200–£4,800 per doorset.

Guide prices for bi-fold and patio doors
Option	Guide price	Good to know
uPVC French or sliding doors	£1,200 – £2,400 per doorset	Openings up to about 1.8 m
Three-panel aluminium bi-fold	£3,000 – £5,000 per doorset	Openings of about 2.4–3 m
Four- or five-panel aluminium bi-fold	£4,800 – £8,500 per doorset	Openings of about 3.6–4.8 m

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Balsall Common address.

Your questions answered

What guarantee comes with the doors?

The frames, glass, rollers and locks are covered by the manufacturer's guarantee, and the terms for your doors are set out in your quote. Ask how sealed units, running gear and powder coating are covered, as these vary between systems. Keep the guarantee with your certificate and any structural sign-off from building control.

How do I book a survey in Balsall Common?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your bi-fold or patio doors and arrange a time to visit.

How long does fitting take?

Fitting doors into a ready opening usually takes one to two days. If we're widening the opening, allow another two to four days for propping, cutting, fitting the beam, inspection and making good. Manufacture usually takes four to eight weeks after the design is signed off, depending on the material and colour.

Will I need permission from the council in Balsall Common?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Balsall Common is provided by Solihull Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Other home improvements in Balsall Common

Send your address in Balsall Common to sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk and we'll book a door survey at a time that suits you.