Bi-fold and patio doors in Rubery

Before your bi-fold or patio doors in Rubery

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 Rubery, building control is provided by Bromsgrove District Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.
Sliding doors never swing into the room, which helps in a kitchen where space is tight.
A flush threshold needs the outside ground set lower, with drainage in front of the door.

Postcode district: B45
Planning and building control: Bromsgrove District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

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.

Bi-fold and patio doors prices in Rubery

Prices in Rubery 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Rubery address.

Your questions answered

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.

Which postcodes in Rubery do you work in?

We cover B45 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Rubery, neighbouring Longbridge and Northfield are covered too.

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.

Who approves bi-fold and patio doors in Rubery?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Rubery is provided by Bromsgrove District 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 Rubery

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