Planning your bi-fold or patio doors in Bedworth
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 Bedworth, building control is provided by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).
- Bi-fold and patio doors must meet a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or an equivalent energy rating.
- 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.
- Postcode district
- CV12
- Planning and building control
- Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 22 miles
Options to consider in Bedworth
French doors
A pair of hinged doors that open outwards or inwards, sometimes with fixed side panels. French doors suit narrower openings and older houses. They're the simplest and most affordable way to replace an old single back door, or to turn a window into a wider opening onto a patio.
Sliding patio doors
Two or more large panels slide past each other on a track, so nothing swings into the room or onto the patio. Sliders give the biggest uninterrupted panes and the narrowest frames, which makes them a good choice where the view matters more than opening the whole wall. Aluminium sliders also suit wide openings.
Guide prices for Bedworth
Expect to budget between £1,200 and £8,500 per doorset in Bedworth. Three-panel aluminium bi-fold, about 2.4 m wide, in an existing opening: typically £3,200–£4,800 per doorset.
| 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.
Questions about bi-fold and patio doors in Bedworth
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 Bedworth?
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 much mess is involved?
A straight swap creates some dust around the opening, so we sheet the floor and protect nearby units. Widening an opening is messier: there's brick and plaster dust, temporary props in the room and a few days of disruption. We seal off the work area as far as practical and clear up at the end of each day.
Will I need permission from the council in Bedworth?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Bedworth is provided by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
Nearby places we cover
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Nuneaton
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Walsgrave
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Wyken
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Allesley
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Get the opening measured and the lintel checked: book a free survey in Bedworth and we'll put it all in a written quote.