Bi-fold and patio doors in Fordhouses

Before your bi-fold or patio doors in Fordhouses

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Fordhouses? 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.

Bi-fold and patio doors must meet a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or an equivalent energy rating.
With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.
Glass in a door must be safety glass up to 1,500 mm above the floor.

Postcode district: WV10
Planning and building control: City of Wolverhampton Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Choices to weigh up in Fordhouses

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.

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.

Bi-fold and patio doors prices in Fordhouses

Prices in Fordhouses 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.

Questions about bi-fold and patio doors in Fordhouses

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.

Which postcodes in Fordhouses do you work in?

We cover WV10 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Fordhouses, neighbouring Wednesfield and Tettenhall are covered too.

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.

Who approves bi-fold and patio doors in Fordhouses?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Fordhouses 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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Get the opening measured and the lintel checked: book a free survey in Fordhouses and we'll put it all in a written quote.