Budget is an important factor if you are thinking about improving your home. So having an understanding of how expensive various products are is useful in short-listing your options. In this article we will explain the factors that affect bifold door pricing.
The cost of a new bifolding door depends on many different factors as there isn’t a ‘standard’ bifolding door product. Every home is different although there are ways we can make the cost of a new aluminium bifolding door more affordable.
What affects bifolding door pricing?
We have put together our top five factors that will affect the price of a new bifolding door.
1. Bifolding door sizes
The size of your bifolding door will affect the price. The bigger the doors, the more aluminium and glass. Larger sizes mean the price may increase.
In working out how much do bifolding doors cost, size is an important consideration.
2. Bifolding door configuration
Bifolds are made up of a number of panels that hinge together. How many panels there are will depend on the size of the aperture, the system used and the aesthetic that you’re trying to achieve. Some systems can handle very large panels.
Aside from the number of panels, there are also various opening options. For example, on a five-panel set you could have the middle doors opening.
3. Bifolding door colours
One of the great things about aluminium bifolding doors is the sheer range of colours available. There are over 150 different colours available as well as different colours inside and out, wood effect aluminium bifolds and even metallic looking bifolds.
Colour is another factor affecting the price of bifolding doors. To keep prices low, at Newlite we offer a range of standard colours and individual colours at extra cost. Contact us, and we can work with you to help you choose an affordable colour for your project.
4. Bifolding door hardware
A bifolding door is a bespoke and very personal product. There is a large range of door handles and door hardware available. You can choose from standard handles, premium polished or satin stainless steel handles and even colour match all the bifolding door handles and hinges.
At Newlite, we offer our range of aluminium bifolding doors with a complete range of handles and hardware ranging in price to suit your requirements and your budget.
5. Bifolding door glass
All our bifolding doors come with high quality safety glass units designed to keep your doors secure as well as thermally efficient.
Glass options and enhancements will affect how much bifolding doors cost. Integral blinds, triple glazing, acoustic glass or laminated enhanced security glazing will affect the price of your new doors.
Other considerations that affect pricing
As well as the top five cost factors with a new bifolding door there may be other considerations.
Location: Doors at a high level may require special access and handling if the product cannot easily be handled to its desired location.
New or existing openings: If you are having new bifolding doors fitted, there may be charges from your builder for preparing the structural opening or creating the necessary drainage.
The bifolding door product: There are many different brands of bifolding doors on the market. Some are affordable quality doors, others are superior, premium and luxury doors with advanced engineering, performance and specifications.
Our top tips for saving money on your new bifolding doors.
- Try work to standard door sizes such as heights not exceeding 2.2 metres.
- Choose one of the standard colours that are cheaper than special colours.
- Choose the standard available hardware instead of upgrades.
- Consider shading and privacy requirements, comparing the cost of curtains and blinds with integral glass blinds in your new doors.
- Choose a professional supplier and installer with expertise in bifolding doors.
Looking to save money on a new bifolding door? Contact Newlite today.
If you are thinking of improving your home with a new bifolding door, contact us today for a free quotation and home survey.
