Fitting patio & bifold door roller shutters in Antrim
Antrim is roughly 13 miles north-west of Belfast.
The box over a door in Antrim 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 Antrim, the shutter is sized to the full frame so the curtain closes onto a level threshold or a bottom rail.
Surveys in Antrim and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across County Antrim. Our coverage around Antrim also includes Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Antrim:
- Single or splitOne curtain up to around 3,000 mm, or two on a centre post for wider openings.
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Antrim
| 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 Antrim; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Antrim
As in the rest of Northern Ireland, planning questions in Antrim go to your local council, which has been the planning authority since 2015.
- 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 by a qualified electrician.
- Planning: Rear shutters are less visible, but listed buildings and conservation areas can still need consent.
How it works in Antrim
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about patio & bifold door roller shutters in Antrim
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.
Can the headbox be hidden?
On new extensions it can be built into the roof edge or behind a fascia. On existing houses it is fitted neatly under the lintel and colour-matched.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Antrim?
It depends on the property. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
Is the survey free in Antrim?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Antrim are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.