Bi-fold and patio doors in Wollaston

Planning your bi-fold or patio doors in Wollaston

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 Wollaston, building control is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Solar control glass can help south- and west-facing rooms in Wollaston stay cooler in summer.
With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.
If a new beam bears on a wall you share with a neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 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.

Sliding patio doors

Two or more large panels slide past each other on a track, so nothing swings into the room or onto the patio. Sliders give the biggest uninterrupted panes and the narrowest frames, which makes them a good choice where the view matters more than opening the whole wall. Aluminium sliders also suit wide openings.

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

For a home in Wollaston, our guide range is £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.

Before you book in Wollaston

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.

Do you cover Wollaston?

Yes. Wollaston (DY8) is about 9 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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.

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 Wollaston is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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