Patio & bifold shutters for properties in Portsmouth
Portsmouth sits some 15 miles to the south-east of Southampton.
Wide patio and bifold openings in Portsmouth may need a shutter split into two on a shared centre guide, depending on the span and the wind on that side of the house.
Door shutters in Portsmouth can run from the same remote or app as window shutters, so the whole ground floor closes together.
We cover Portsmouth and the city's postcode districts as part of Hampshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Gosport, Fareham and Ryde are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Portsmouth:
- 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 Portsmouth
| 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 Portsmouth can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
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.
Frequently asked 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 Portsmouth?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Portsmouth are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Portsmouth?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Portsmouth confirms the specification and fixes the price.