Patio & bifold shutters for properties in Chorley
Chorley is roughly 9 miles south-east of Preston.
If you are building an extension in Chorley, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
For back doors, French doors and bifolds in Chorley, the shutter is sized to the full frame so the curtain closes onto a level threshold or a bottom rail.
We survey and install across Lancashire, and Chorley is one of the towns covered. Leyland, Darwen and Wigan are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Chorley:
- HeadboxFace-fixed, concealed in a soffit or fascia, or built into a new extension.
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Chorley
| 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 Chorley can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Chorley before ordering
In Chorley, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- Planning: Rear shutters are less visible, but listed buildings and conservation areas can still need consent.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about patio & bifold door roller shutters in Chorley
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.
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 much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Chorley?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Chorley confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Is the survey free in Chorley?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Chorley are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.