Patio & bifold shutters for properties in Derry / Londonderry
Surveys in Derry / Londonderry and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across County Londonderry. We also cover Strabane, Limavady and Coleraine, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
If you are building an extension in Derry / Londonderry, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
For back doors, French doors and bifolds in Derry / Londonderry, the shutter is sized to the full frame so the curtain closes onto a level threshold or a bottom rail.
What can you choose in Derry / Londonderry?
The main choices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Derry / Londonderry:
- 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.
- HeadboxFace-fixed, concealed in a soffit or fascia, or built into a new extension.
Guide prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Derry / Londonderry
| 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 Derry / Londonderry can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Derry / Londonderry
As in the rest of Northern Ireland, planning questions in Derry / Londonderry 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.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about patio & bifold door roller shutters in Derry / Londonderry
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.
Is the survey free in Derry / Londonderry?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Derry / Londonderry?
The guide prices above apply in Derry / Londonderry. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.