Bi-fold and patio doors in Shenstone

Planning your bi-fold or patio doors in Shenstone

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

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.
Widening an opening needs a structural engineer's design and building control approval.

Postcode district: WS14
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which options suit homes in Shenstone?

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.

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.

What does your bi-fold or patio doors cost in Shenstone?

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 Shenstone 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 Shenstone do you work in?

We cover WS14 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Shenstone, neighbouring Four Oaks and Lichfield 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.

Does Lichfield District 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 Shenstone 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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Send your address in Shenstone to sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk and we'll book a door survey at a time that suits you.