Aluminum Bifold Doors Cost
Aluminum bi-fold doors stand out because of their chic and original appearance. They can also provide a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas. In this article, we will discuss the pricing of bi-fold doors, along with their assets and drawbacks. Let’s decide whether those constructions are suitable for your project.
After reading this article, you will know:
- how much bi-fold doors cost in the UK, with the focus on aluminum profiles
- what is the cost of a custom bi-fold door
- whether aluminium bi-fold doors are a good choice for you
How much do bi-folding doors cost in the UK?
Let’s first establish that in every case, the price will vary depending on several main factors like:
- color
- material used
- size (height and width)
- the complexity of the construction
- type of glazing
- the number of panels along with their configuration
UPVC bi-fold door is the cheapest option, usually costing between £1000 – £4000 ($1200 – $4780), for example, a white 3-panel 2090 × 2090 mm (82 × 82″) door is around £1760 ($2111):
- if the color is changed to e.g. black or green the price goes up to £2090 ($2507)
- it’s the same with panels, if a door has 4 or 5 instead of 3, it will increase in size (3090 × 2090 mm and 4090 × 2090 mm/ 122 × 82″ and 161 × 82″) and cost £2320 ($2783) and £2900 ($3479) respectively.
Wood is definitely more costly, the cost of the such bi-fold door is between £2000 ($2400) to £5500 ($6600). A 3-panel oak 2100 × 2100 mm (83 × 83″) door is £2520 ($3023):
- if you alter the size to 4800 × 2100 m (189 × 83″) and choose 6 panels, the price equals £5390 ($6465)
- additionally, natural-finished wood is a little bit less expensive than bi-fold panels that have been pre-painted
How much do aluminium bi-fold doors cost in the UK?
When it comes to aluminum, such windows start from £2500 ($3000) up to £6000 ($7200) and with customization (e.g. finishes, fittings) comes additional cost. A white 3-panel 2000 × 2000 m (79 × 79″) costs £2525 ($3029), but
- if the color is green, cream, oak, rosewood or instead of basic white, you’ll have to pay £3157–3283 ($3787–3938)
What about more panels? No problem:
- a 4000 × 2000 mm (157 × 79″) white 4-panel door is about £3350 ($4018)
- while a 5000 × 2000 (197 × 79″) white 5-panel bi-fold is around £4175 ($5008)
According to the information given by https://www.vufold.co.uk/, the average cost of an aluminum bi-fold door is as follows:
| Size | Number of panels | Price |
| 1.8m (6ft) | 2 | £2239 ($2686) |
| 2.1m (7ft) | 3 | £3009 ($3610) |
| 2.4m (8ft) | 3 | £3079 ($3693) |
| 2.7m (9ft) | 3 | £3209 ($3849) |
| 3.0m (10ft) | 3 | £3359 ($4029) |
| 3.6m (12ft) | 4 | £4129 ($4953) |
| 4.0m (13ft) | 4 | £4299 ($5157) |
| 4.2m (14ft) | 5 | £4989 ($5984) |
| 4.8m (16ft) | 5 | £5209 ($6248) |
| 4.8m (16ft) | 6 | £5759 ($6098) |
| 5m (16ft) | 5 | £5809 ($6968) |
| 6m (19ft) | 6 | £6659 ($7989) |
However, in Poland the price is significantly lower, for example, you can get a So Easy Decalu 88 aluminum bi-fold door with 2 or 3 panes and a max 2.8 m sash size for around £1405 ($1724) or Cortizo Bi-Fold with 2–3 panes and a max 3 m sash size for £1733 ($2178). On top of that, you also receive a product of the highest quality that is based on the newest technologies.
With the same size of the structure, the surcharge for the next added sash is approx. 10% of the price. Choosing bicolor costs 3% of the initial rate, and a low threshold is usually no surcharge or max. 2% of the incipient cost.
| Did you know that if add another sash to, for example, a 3-winged 9.84 ft wide bi-fold window, the thermal of that window parameters will deteriorate by approx. 10%. |
How much do custom bifold doors cost?
As we said in the beginning, the cost of such a window will depend on the elements like manufacturer, size and complexity, the number of panels or materials used in production, along with other details such as finishes or fittings. When you select triple glazing, you can expect to pay +£190 ($228) for each panel. The color of the door handle also matters, choosing a tone different from white or black can cost you around £20-25 ($24-30).
How good are aluminium bi-fold doors?
In the beginning, let’s briefly discuss the flaws of bi-fold doors:
- the obvious one is their high price, the installation is also rather expensive and can be easily done incorrectly
- they can jam while using, subsequently making opening or closing them harder
- lack of threshold can be disadvantageous as well because excess water can be swept into the room since the door is at a very low level
- they provide less noise insulation
- its transportation may seem like an obvious disadvantage, yet it’s not true if conducted correctly
So are they any good? If your client needs a door with a sleek, stylish look and takes into account the inconveniences, we mentioned, then aluminum bi-fold may be the right choice. Such doors:
- are resistant to scratches
- can withstand heavier loads
- have a wide range of finishes and colors to choose from
- save space by folding while they are open
- require less care than wood systems
As you can see, the purchase of an aluminum sliding system is a significant investment. It requires cooperation with experienced door and window fitters. Present all the pros and cons to your client so that they can make an informed decision that they will not regret later.
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