Fitting patio & bifold door roller shutters in Inverness
We cover Inverness and the IV1 postcode district as part of Highlands & Islands; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Inverness also includes Nairn, Forres and Aviemore.
Wide patio and bifold openings in Inverness 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.
Because a door shutter can cover an escape route, each one we fit in Inverness has an inside control that works without a key, plus a manual override or battery backup.
Options for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Inverness
Ways to specify patio & bifold door roller shutters for Inverness:
- 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.
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Inverness
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Inverness is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Inverness
As a Scottish city, Inverness follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules.
- Electrics: Wired to BS 7671 by a qualified electrician.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Patio & bifold door roller shutters in Inverness: 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.
Is the survey free in Inverness?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do you cover Inverness?
Yes. Inverness and the IV1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Highlands & Islands.