Patio & bifold shutters for properties in Chelmsford
We survey and install across Essex, and Chelmsford is one of the cities covered. Neighbouring towns we cover include Billericay (8 miles away), Witham and Maldon.
If you are building an extension in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford?
Options we specify for properties in Chelmsford:
- 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.
Guide prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Chelmsford
| 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 Chelmsford too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Chelmsford before ordering
As an English city, Chelmsford 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
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 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.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Chelmsford?
We use the same UK guide prices in Chelmsford; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do you cover Chelmsford?
Yes, we survey and fit in Chelmsford (CM1) as part of our Essex coverage.