Fitting patio & bifold door roller shutters in Folkestone
We survey and install across Kent, and Folkestone is one of the towns covered. We also cover Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Folkestone sits some 31 miles to the south-east of Maidstone.
Because a door shutter can cover an escape route, each one we fit in Folkestone has an inside control that works without a key, plus a manual override or battery backup.
For back doors, French doors and bifolds in Folkestone, the shutter is sized to the full frame so the curtain closes onto a level threshold or a bottom rail.
Options for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Folkestone
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Folkestone:
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
- HeadboxFace-fixed, concealed in a soffit or fascia, or built into a new extension.
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
Guide prices for Folkestone
| 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 Folkestone can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Folkestone before ordering
Folkestone is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Patio & bifold door roller shutters in Folkestone: 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.
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 Folkestone?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Folkestone are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Folkestone?
External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.