Bi-fold and patio doors in Bilston

Before your bi-fold or patio doors in Bilston

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Bilston? Check with City of Wolverhampton Council before changing the outside of your home. Otherwise the main rules for your bi-fold or patio doors are Building Regulations, and we'll explain at the survey which certificates you'll receive.

With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.
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.

Postcode district: WV14
Planning and building control: City of Wolverhampton Council
From our West Bromwich base: 4 miles

Choices to weigh up in Bilston

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Bilston?

Prices in Bilston match the rest of our area: £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Before you book in Bilston

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.

How do I book a survey in Bilston?

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 do bi-fold doors cost?

A three-panel aluminium bi-fold for an opening of around 2.4 m typically costs £3,000–£5,000 fitted in the West Midlands, and wider four- or five-panel sets run to around £8,500. uPVC versions cost less. If the opening needs widening, add the cost of a steel beam, calculations and building control, which we price separately in your quote.

Does City of Wolverhampton Council need to approve my bi-fold or patio doors?

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

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Other work we do in Bilston

Phone 0800 088 6248 to arrange a visit in Bilston, with the doors and any structural work priced on separate lines.