Bi-fold and patio doors in Wombourne

What should you know before starting in Wombourne?

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Wombourne? Check with South Staffordshire 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.

With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.
Glass in a door must be safety glass up to 1,500 mm above the floor.
Bi-fold and patio doors must meet a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or an equivalent energy rating.

Postcode district: WV5
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Choices to weigh up in Wombourne

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Wombourne?

Prices in Wombourne 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Before you book in Wombourne

Which is better, bi-fold or sliding doors?

It depends on how you use the space. Bi-folds open almost the whole width, which suits summer living and wide openings onto a patio. Sliders have fewer, larger panes and slimmer frames, so they give a better view when closed and never take up room when open. Sliders are often the better pick where the doors stay shut for most of the year.

Which postcodes in Wombourne do you work in?

We cover WV5 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Wombourne, neighbouring Gornal and Kingswinford are covered too.

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 South Staffordshire 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 Wombourne is provided by South Staffordshire 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 Wombourne, with the doors and any structural work priced on separate lines.