Reigate · Surrey
Bifold Doors in Reigate
Existing bifolds in Reigate dragging, dropping or refusing to lock? We can survey them and quote for adjustment or a new, made-to-measure set.
- RH2
- RH1
- RH3
- Guide from £3,595
Aluminium bifold doors for homes and businesses in Reigate
In England, replacement doors with more than 60% of the internal face glazed should achieve a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C under Approved Document L. New openings in extensions are assessed with the whole extension, and large glazed areas may need energy calculations.
Bifold doors take longer to manufacture than standard doors because each set is made to the opening and coated to order. Fitting a typical set usually takes one to two days, depending on width, removal of old doors and any making good to plaster, flooring and the patio outside.
Bifold doors run on rollers along a track, either top-hung with the weight carried by the head or bottom-rolling with the weight on the threshold. Top-hung systems depend on a strong, stiff lintel or steel above, so the glazier checks support before ordering, because sagging heads cause doors to bind.
The price of bifold doors depends on overall width and height, the number of panels, material and profile system, colour, glass specification, threshold type and the condition of the opening. Wide or very tall sets and triple glazing add cost. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes your figure.
Included as standard
- Written guarantee terms and advice on building regulations sign-off
- Made-to-measure bifold doorset in your chosen colour
- Removal and disposal of any existing doors
- Toughened or laminated safety glass to every panel
Local details for Reigate
- Postcodes covered
- RH2, RH1, RH3 and the surrounding area, including Redhill, Horley and Banstead
- Coast
- Reigate is well inland, around 45 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Reigate the midwinter sun reaches about 15° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.6 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.4 hours in midsummer. A wide bifold opening on a south or west-facing wall brings in strong sun and can overheat a room, so solar-control glass or integral blinds may help. North-facing bifolds benefit from high light-transmission low-E glass to make the most of winter daylight.
- Access and setting
- Rural gardens often slope or sit lower than the floor, so threshold height and drainage need careful planning. Exposed open sites benefit from stiffer aluminium systems, raised thresholds and outward-opening doors that seal against the wind.
- Rules in England
- Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Guide prices in Reigate
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Aluminium bifold, 2400 mm wide | £4,295 – £5,495 |
| Aluminium bifold, 3000 mm wide | £5,095 – £6,595 |
| Aluminium bifold, 4800 mm wide | £7,495 – £9,595 |
| uPVC bifold, 3000 mm wide | £3,595 – £4,595 |
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Listed buildings in England need listed building consent for most changes to historic windows or glass, and conservation areas can restrict changes visible from the street. Speak to the council's conservation officer before ordering.
Options to choose between
Integrated blinds
Blinds sealed between the panes of each unit, controlled by a magnetic slider, so they never need dusting or catch on folding.
Panel configuration
From two to seven or more panels, folding left, right or splitting both ways, with or without a separate traffic door.
Low or flush threshold
A low-profile track for near level access between inside and out, paired with drainage outside and some shelter.
Bifold Doors in Reigate: questions
How long does it take to fit bifold doors?
Fitting a typical set of bifold doors takes one to two days on site, depending on width, removal of old doors and making good around the opening. The doors are manufactured to the survey sizes first, and the lead time depends on the system and colour; it is confirmed in writing when you accept the quote.
Are bifold doors secure?
Good bifold doors are secure when the traffic door has a multi-point lock and anti-snap cylinder, the other panels have shoot bolts top and bottom, the glass is internally beaded and the hinges and track resist lifting. Ask whether the system has been tested to PAS 24, and consider laminated glass for ground-floor doors.
Do bifold doors need building regulations approval?
Yes. Fully glazed replacement doors like these are controlled fittings, and in England an installer registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify them, or building control approves the work. A new or widened opening is structural work and needs building control approval for the lintel or steel. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own requirements.
Can I fit bifold doors in a conservation area or a flat?
Possibly, but you may need permission first. Flats and maisonettes do not have the same permitted development rights as houses, and listed buildings need consent for significant works. Conservation areas and Article 4 directions can restrict changes visible from the street. Check with your council before ordering; the council can tell you what an application needs, and we can provide product details and specifications to support it.
Do you cover Reigate for bifold doors?
Yes. We can quote for bifold doors across Reigate and the surrounding Surrey area, including postcode districts RH2, RH1 and RH3, and nearby Redhill, Horley and Banstead. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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