Bi-fold and patio doors in Wyken

Planning your bi-fold or patio doors in Wyken

Work like this in Wyken rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Coventry City Council is the authority.

A flush threshold needs the outside ground set lower, with drainage in front of the door.
Glass in a door must be safety glass up to 1,500 mm above the floor.
With a traffic door on a bi-fold set, you don't have to open every panel to step outside.

Postcode district: CV2
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 23 miles

Choices to weigh up in Wyken

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.

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.

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

For a home in Wyken, 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 Wyken

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.

How do I book a survey in Wyken?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your bi-fold or patio doors and arrange a time to visit.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Wyken?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Wyken is provided by Coventry City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Not sure whether bi-folds or sliders suit your room? We'll talk it through on site in Wyken, with no obligation.