Fitting patio & bifold door roller shutters in Hinckley
We cover Hinckley and the LE10 postcode district as part of Leicestershire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
For reference, Hinckley lies about 12 miles south-west of Leicester.
Because a door shutter can cover an escape route, each one we fit in Hinckley has an inside control that works without a key, plus a manual override or battery backup.
Wide patio and bifold openings in Hinckley 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.
Options for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Hinckley
Options we specify for properties in Hinckley:
- 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.
- Single or splitOne curtain up to around 3,000 mm, or two on a centre post for wider openings.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Hinckley
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Hinckley; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Hinckley
As an English town, Hinckley follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Questions about patio & bifold door roller shutters in Hinckley
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.
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 much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Hinckley?
We use the same UK guide prices in Hinckley; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Hinckley?
It depends on the property. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.