Conservatory bifold doors
Conservatory bifold doors fold back to open most of a wall onto the garden. They cost more than French doors or sliding doors, and they open a conservatory, kitchen or orangery to the garden more completely than any other door.
Who conservatory bifold doors suit
Suits
- Kitchen extensions and orangeries
- Gardens you want to open onto
- Anyone who wants the widest possible opening
Good points
- The widest opening of any garden door
- Makes a strong feature of the room
- Available in uPVC and aluminium
Watch out for
- Costs a good deal more than French doors
- More joints and seals, so more to maintain
- Needs enough room for the folded doors
What conservatory bifold doors cost
Conservatory bifold doors typically cost £3,000 (Three to five panel bifold doors, uPVC to aluminium, fitted), with most jobs between £1,900 and £7,200. That includes VAT at 20%. Fitting takes 1–2 days on site.
What you would actually pay
Typical Three to five panel bifold doors, uPVC to aluminium, fitted · UK- Typical installed cost Conservatory bifold doors, supplied and fitted
- £2,500
- VAT at 20% Standard rate
- £500
- Net cost to you
- £3,000
If you borrowed £3,000.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £83.33 a month – £3,000.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £83.45.
Illustration only – not a quote, not an offer of credit, and not financial advice. Rates depend on your circumstances and creditworthiness.
Where the money goes on conservatory bifold doors
| Element | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Bifold doors, supplied and fitted Three to five panel bifold doors in uPVC or aluminium. This row is the headline price for the range of panels and materials. | £1,900 – £7,200 |
| Fitting labour A day or two, depending on the number of panels. | £600 – £1,000 |
| Structural engineer Where the opening needs a new or larger lintel, charged by the hour. | £0 – £240 |
| Triple glazing instead of double An optional upgrade to three panes of glass for better insulation and sound reduction. | £300 – £1,500 |
| Scaffolding Where the doors are above ground level. | £0 – £600 |
Guide prices including VAT. Your actual cost depends on your home, access and specification.
What moves the price of conservatory bifold doors
- Number of panels
More panels cover a wider opening and cost more.
- Frame material
Aluminium costs more than uPVC, and the gap widens as the doors get wider.
- Structural work
A wider opening in the wall needs a lintel or a beam, and a structural engineer's specification.
- Finish
Dual colour frames, flush thresholds and upgraded glass all add to the price.
What a quote for conservatory bifold doors should include
If a quote is missing any of these, ask why before you compare it with another.
- The frame material, colour inside and out, and the guarantee
- The glass specification, including toughened safety glass where it is needed
- Removal and disposal of the old doors
- Making good the plaster, trims and threshold
- FENSA or CERTASS registration for the work
- Whether any lintel, structural work or Building Regulations fees are in the price
- Whether the opening needs an engineer's specification and a lintel
Conservatory bifold doors prices by region
Labour is most of the difference. Typical price (Three to five panel bifold doors, uPVC to aluminium, fitted), including VAT.
| Region | Typical | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £3,800 | +25% |
| South East | £3,500 | +17% |
| South West | £3,300 | +10% |
| East of England | £3,200 | +6% |
| West Midlands | £3,100 | +4% |
| Scotland | £3,100 | +2% |
| East Midlands | £3,000 | UK average |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £3,000 | UK average |
| North West | £2,900 | −2% |
| North East | £2,900 | −5% |
| Wales | £2,800 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £2,600 | −12% |
Common questions about conservatory bifold doors
How much do bifold doors cost?
A lot depends on the number of panels and the material. uPVC is cheaper than aluminium, and each extra panel adds to the price. The money block above has the range.
Are bifold doors a good idea for a conservatory?
They suit orangeries and larger conservatories, where the opening matters. For a smaller room, French doors or sliding doors cost much less.
Can I get bifold doors in uPVC?
Yes, and they cost less than aluminium, though aluminium gives slimmer frames and a more modern look.
Where these conservatory bifold doors prices come from
Guide prices are compiled from published UK price guides, converted to a price before VAT, and shown here with VAT added. They are indicative, not quotations. How we price explains the method.
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