Fitting patio & bifold door roller shutters in Grays
Grays sits some 19 miles to the south of Chelmsford.
Because a door shutter can cover an escape route, each one we fit in Grays has an inside control that works without a key, plus a manual override or battery backup.
The box over a door in Grays can be face-fixed, tucked under a soffit or built into an extension, and the survey shows which is possible.
Whether your property is in the centre of Grays or on its edges, it is included in our Essex coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include South Ockendon (3 miles away), Gravesend and Dartford.
Options for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Grays
Options we specify for properties in Grays:
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
- 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.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Grays
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Grays; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Grays
In Grays, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Patio & bifold door roller shutters in Grays: questions
Will a shutter keep my extension cooler?
Yes, an external shutter stops sun reaching the glass, which is far more effective at reducing heat than an internal blind.
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.
Is the survey free in Grays?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Grays?
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.