Patio & bifold shutters for properties in Exeter
If your address has an EX1 postcode, it falls within our Devon coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include Exmouth (9 miles away), Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
For reference, Exeter lies about 36 miles north-east of Plymouth.
Door shutters in Exeter can run from the same remote or app as window shutters, so the whole ground floor closes together.
The box over a door in Exeter can be face-fixed, tucked under a soffit or built into an extension, and the survey shows which is possible.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Exeter:
- 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.
- 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 Exeter
| 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 Exeter can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Exeter
As an English city, Exeter follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Escape route: If the patio doors are a way out of the house, the shutter needs an inside control and a manual override.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
How wide can one patio shutter be?
Around 3,000 mm in a standard foam-filled lath, and wider with stronger extruded profiles. We confirm the maximum for your opening at 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.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Exeter?
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.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Exeter?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Exeter confirms the specification and fixes the price.