Bi-fold and patio doors in Sedgley

What should you know before starting in Sedgley?

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Sedgley? Check with Dudley 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.

A flush threshold needs the outside ground set lower, with drainage in front of the door.
Sliding doors never swing into the room, which helps in a kitchen where space is tight.
Glass in a door must be safety glass up to 1,500 mm above the floor.

Postcode district: DY3
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 6 miles

Choices to weigh up in Sedgley

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 Sedgley

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £8,500 per doorset in Sedgley. Three-panel aluminium bi-fold, about 2.4 m wide, in an existing opening: typically £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.

Bi-fold and patio doors in Sedgley: common questions

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 Sedgley do you work in?

We cover DY3 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Sedgley, neighbouring Gornal and Coseley are covered too.

What should I check before ordering?

Think about the floor level inside and out: a flush threshold needs the patio set lower, with drainage at the door. Decide which side the panels should stack and where the everyday traffic door goes, keeping furniture in mind. If the doors face south or west, ask about solar control glass to keep the room cooler.

Does Dudley 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 Sedgley is provided by Dudley 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 Sedgley and we'll put it all in a written quote.