Our patio & bifold door roller shutters service in Peterlee
Peterlee sits some 10 miles to the east of Durham.
For back doors, French doors and bifolds in Peterlee, the shutter is sized to the full frame so the curtain closes onto a level threshold or a bottom rail.
If you are building an extension in Peterlee, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
Surveys in Peterlee and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across County Durham. Seaham, Hartlepool and Houghton-le-Spring are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Specifying patio & bifold door roller shutters for Peterlee
Options we specify for properties in Peterlee:
- 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.
Guide prices for Peterlee
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Peterlee can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Peterlee
In Peterlee, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Planning: Rear shutters are less visible, but listed buildings and conservation areas can still need consent.
- 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.
- Escape route: If the patio doors are a way out of the house, the shutter needs an inside control and a manual override.
How it works in Peterlee
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Peterlee?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Peterlee are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Peterlee?
Yes. Peterlee and the SR8 postcode district are part of our coverage across County Durham.