Bi-fold and patio doors in Burntwood

Before your bi-fold or patio doors in Burntwood

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Burntwood? Check with Lichfield District 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.

Solar control glass can help south- and west-facing rooms in Burntwood stay cooler in summer.
With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.
Widening an opening needs a structural engineer's design and building control approval.

Postcode district: WS7
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 12 miles

Which options suit homes in Burntwood?

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.

uPVC bi-fold doors

uPVC bi-folds cost less than aluminium and insulate well, but the frames are chunkier and the maximum panel size is smaller. They work best on openings up to about three metres wide. White, grey and woodgrain finishes are available, and they can be matched to existing uPVC windows on the same wall.

How much should you budget in Burntwood?

Guide prices start at £1,200 and run to £8,500 per doorset. Three-panel aluminium bi-fold, about 2.4 m wide, in an existing opening: around £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 Burntwood address.

Questions about bi-fold and patio doors in Burntwood

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.

Which postcodes in Burntwood do you work in?

We cover WS7 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Burntwood, neighbouring Norton Canes and Brownhills are covered too.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Burntwood?

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

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Not sure whether bi-folds or sliders suit your room? We'll talk it through on site in Burntwood, with no obligation.