Our patio & bifold door roller shutters service in Reading
We cover Reading and the RG1 postcode district as part of Berkshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Reading also includes Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley.
The box over a door in Reading can be face-fixed, tucked under a soffit or built into an extension, and the survey shows which is possible.
For back doors, French doors and bifolds in Reading, the shutter is sized to the full frame so the curtain closes onto a level threshold or a bottom rail.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Reading:
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
- Single or splitOne curtain up to around 3,000 mm, or two on a centre post for wider openings.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Reading
| Patio & bifold door roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Patio or French door up to 2,400 mm wide, electric | £1,195 – £1,895 | £995 – £1,580 |
| Bifold or slider up to 3,600 mm wide, electric | £1,595 – £2,695 | £1,330 – £2,245 |
| Very wide opening split into two shutters | £2,495 – £3,995 | £2,080 – £3,330 |
Guide prices, per opening, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Reading; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Reading
Reading is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Escape route: If the patio doors are a way out of the house, the shutter needs an inside control and a manual override.
- Electrics: Wired to BS 7671. Notifiable work in homes in England and Wales, such as a new circuit, is self-certified by a competent person scheme electrician or notified to building control.
- Planning: Rear shutters are less visible, but listed buildings and conservation areas can still need consent.
How it works in Reading
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about patio & bifold door roller shutters in Reading
Can you fit a shutter over bifold doors?
Yes. The shutter runs outside the folding doors in its own guides, so it does not interfere with them. Very wide bifolds are often split into two shutters on a centre post.
How much do patio door shutters cost?
Most patio and French doors are £1,195–£1,895 including VAT, electric, supplied and fitted. Wide bifolds cost more; you get a fixed price after survey.
Is the survey free in Reading?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Reading in the usual way; it is covered as part of Berkshire.