Woking · Surrey
Bifold Doors in Woking
We cover Woking and the rest of Surrey for bifold door supply and fitting, from a three-panel set for a kitchen to wide multi-panel openings.
- GU21
- GU22
- Guide from £3,595
About bifold doors in Woking
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.
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.
Creating a new bifold opening in an external wall is structural work that needs building regulations approval and a correctly sized lintel or steel beam. Replacing existing doors in the same opening is simpler. Planning permission may also be needed for new openings in listed buildings, flats or conservation areas.
Aluminium is the usual material for bifold doors because its strength allows slim, stiff panels that hold heavy double or triple glazed units without distorting. uPVC bifolds cost less but have bulkier frames and suit smaller openings. Engineered timber bifolds offer a natural finish but need periodic re-coating.
Included as standard
- Written guarantee terms and advice on building regulations sign-off
- Fitting, levelling, adjusting and sealing the frame
- Survey of the opening, support above and floor levels
- Removal and disposal of any existing doors
Local details for Woking
- Postcodes covered
- GU21, GU22 and the surrounding area, including Guildford, Egham and Walton-on-Thames
- Coast
- Woking is well inland, around 57 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Woking 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
- Long, heavy bifold panels need planned access through the house or a side passage, and parking close by for unloading. In terraces and flats, check permitted development rights, freeholder consent and conservation area rules before ordering.
- 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 Woking
| 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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In England, replacing a whole window, roof window or glazed external door is building work. It has to be notified to building control, either by an installer registered with a competent person scheme such as FENSA or Certass, or through a building notice to the council. Replacing only the glass in an existing frame is a repair and is not notifiable.
Specification choices
Glass specification
Toughened low-E double glazing as standard, with triple glazing, laminated security glass or solar-control coatings available.
uPVC bifolds
A lower-cost option with bulkier frames, suited to smaller openings with fewer panels, available in white, grey and woodgrain foils.
Aluminium bifolds
Slim, stiff thermally broken panels that carry large glass units, powder coated in a wide range of colours and finishes.
Bifold Doors in Woking: questions
How much do bifold doors cost?
The cost of bifold doors depends on the opening width and height, number of panels, material, colour, glass, threshold type and the condition of the opening. Aluminium usually costs more than uPVC, and wider sets, triple glazing and special finishes add more. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes the price for your specification.
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.
Should bifold doors open inwards or outwards?
Outward-opening bifold doors are more common because the stacked panels sit outside and leave the room clear. Inward opening suits balconies, raised decks or tight patios where outward panels would block the space. The direction also affects weather performance and furniture layout, so it is decided at survey with the room plan in mind.
Do bifold doors leak or let in draughts?
Well-made bifold doors fitted level and square should keep out wind and rain, but they rely on accurate installation, a sound lintel and working drainage. Leaks usually come from blocked track drainage, a flush threshold on an exposed elevation or panels that have dropped out of adjustment. Keeping the tracks clean prevents most problems.
Do you cover Woking for bifold doors?
Yes. We can quote for bifold doors across Woking and the surrounding Surrey area, including postcode districts GU21 and GU22, and nearby Guildford, Egham and Walton-on-Thames. 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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