Fitting patio & bifold door roller shutters in Dover
If your address has a CT16 postcode, it falls within our Kent coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury.
For reference, Dover lies about 36 miles east of Maidstone.
The box over a door in Dover can be face-fixed, tucked under a soffit or built into an extension, and the survey shows which is possible.
Wide patio and bifold openings in Dover 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.
Specifying patio & bifold door roller shutters for Dover
The main choices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Dover:
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
- Single or splitOne curtain up to around 3,000 mm, or two on a centre post for wider openings.
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
Guide prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Dover
| 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 Dover can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Dover
As an English town, Dover follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Dover
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.
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.
Frequently asked 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 Dover?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Dover are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Dover?
We use the same UK guide prices in Dover; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.