Fitting patio & bifold door roller shutters in Herne Bay
Herne Bay is roughly 27 miles east of Maidstone.
If you are building an extension in Herne Bay, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
Wide patio and bifold openings in Herne Bay 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.
If your address has a CT6 postcode, it falls within our Kent coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Herne Bay:
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
- 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.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Herne Bay
| 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 Herne Bay can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Herne Bay
In Herne Bay, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Patio & bifold door roller shutters in Herne Bay: 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 the headbox be hidden?
On new extensions it can be built into the roof edge or behind a fascia. On existing houses it is fitted neatly under the lintel and colour-matched.
Is the survey free in Herne Bay?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Herne Bay?
The guide prices above apply in Herne Bay. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.