Our patio & bifold door roller shutters service in Bournemouth
If you are building an extension in Bournemouth, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
Because a door shutter can cover an escape route, each one we fit in Bournemouth has an inside control that works without a key, plus a manual override or battery backup.
Bournemouth is part of our Dorset coverage, and addresses in the BH1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Dorset. Our coverage around Bournemouth also includes Christchurch, Poole and New Milton.
Options for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Bournemouth
Ways to specify patio & bifold door roller shutters for Bournemouth:
- HeadboxFace-fixed, concealed in a soffit or fascia, or built into a new extension.
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
- 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 Bournemouth
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Bournemouth too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Bournemouth
As an English town, Bournemouth follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Planning: Rear shutters are less visible, but listed buildings and conservation areas can still need consent.
- 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.
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.
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 Bournemouth
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.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Bournemouth?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Bournemouth confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Bournemouth?
Possibly. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. We recommend checking with your local council first.