Patio & bifold door roller shutters across Edinburgh & the Lothians
Patio & bifold door roller shutters across Edinburgh & the Lothians: surveyed, made to measure and fitted, with guide prices below and a fixed price after survey.
Edinburgh & the Lothians covers City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian, and we survey and fit throughout.
We have local pages for 5 towns in Edinburgh & the Lothians, starting with Edinburgh. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Fife, Stirling & Falkirk, Lanarkshire.
If you are building an extension in Edinburgh & the Lothians, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh & the Lothians include:
- Patio & bifold shutters in Edinburgh
- Patio & bifold shutters in Livingston
- Patio & bifold shutters in Musselburgh
- Patio & bifold shutters in Bathgate
- Patio & bifold shutters in Dalkeith
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Edinburgh & the Lothians:
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
- 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.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
| 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Across Edinburgh & the Lothians, planning follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules.
- 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 by a qualified electrician.
How it works
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Patio & bifold door roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians: 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 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.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
We use the same UK guide prices in Edinburgh & the Lothians; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Possibly. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. We recommend checking with your council first.