Before your bi-fold or patio doors in Hodge Hill
Work like this in Hodge Hill rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Birmingham City Council is the authority.
- If a new beam bears on a wall you share with a neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply.
- Glass in a door must be safety glass up to 1,500 mm above the floor.
- Sliding doors never swing into the room, which helps in a kitchen where space is tight.
- Postcode district
- B8
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 6 miles
Which options suit homes in Hodge Hill?
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.
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.
Guide prices for Hodge Hill
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.
| 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 Hodge Hill address.
Your questions answered
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.
How do I book a survey in Hodge Hill?
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.
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.
Who approves bi-fold and patio doors in Hodge Hill?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Hodge Hill is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
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Phone 0800 088 6248 to arrange a visit in Hodge Hill, with the doors and any structural work priced on separate lines.