Key takeaways
- For a like-for-like 3-panel bifold door fitted into a new 3000mm x 2200mm opening, prices currently start from £3,720 inc. VAT and rise to £4,920 inc. VAT depending on the style.
- The price difference between styles comes down to design and sightline, not quality, all three options are supplied and fitted by YPE into a new opening.
- Panel count, glass specification, and colour choice outside the standard range can all move the price beyond these figures.
- Installation typically takes place within 4 weeks of your survey.
- Fitting a bifold door into a new opening usually involves building regulations, worth knowing before you commit to a size.
Summary
Aluminium bifold door pricing is notoriously hard to pin down online, most sites either give no figures at all or a vague “from” price with no context. Here’s a real, current example: what a 3-panel bifold door fitted into a new 3000mm wide by 2200mm high opening actually costs across three of our most requested styles, and what would change that price for your own project.
Introduction
If you’ve been trying to get a straight answer on aluminium bifold door prices, you’ve probably noticed most companies won’t give you one without a home visit first. That’s fair enough, every opening is different, but it doesn’t help if you’re just trying to work out whether a bifold door is within budget before you go any further.
So here’s a real example. Below are current prices for a 3-panel bifold door, supplied and fitted into a new opening measuring 3000mm wide by 2200mm high, in one of our standard colours, jet black, anthracite grey, or white. These are genuine current figures, not industry averages or estimates.
What does a 3-panel bifold door actually cost?
For the size and specification above, here’s what each of our three most requested styles costs, supplied and fitted:
| Style | Description | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Aluna Prestige (slimline) | Our own slimline aluminium door range | £3,720 inc VAT |
| Origin Contemporary OB-36+ | Slim 84mm sightlines, maximises glass and light | £4,500 inc VAT |
| Origin Soho | Steel-look aesthetic with ultra-slim glazing bars | £4,920 inc VAT |
Note: VAT is shown at the standard rate of 20%.
All three are supplied and fitted into a new opening of the size above, in standard colours, with installation typically within 4 weeks of your survey.
Why is there a price difference between these three styles?
The gap between £3,720 and £4,920 for the same size opening isn’t about one door being better made than another, it’s about sightline and design. The Origin Soho’s steel-look aesthetic and ultra-slim glazing bars cost more to produce than a standard slimline profile, and the Contemporary OB-36+ sits between the two on both design and price. None of the three is a compromise option, it comes down to which look and sightline suits the property.
Does panel count change the price?
Almost certainly, but we don’t have confirmed figures for other panel counts to give you here, so we’re not going to guess. If your opening is wider or narrower than 3000mm, or you’re considering more or fewer than 3 panels, the fairest way to get an accurate number is a quick conversation or a survey, rather than us publishing a rough multiplier that might not hold for your specific opening.
Does glass specification move the price?
Yes, generally speaking, upgrading glazing (for example, for extra thermal performance or acoustic reduction) will move the price beyond the figures above, which reflect standard specification glass. Exactly how much depends on what you’re upgrading to, so again, this is one to confirm on a like-for-like basis for your project rather than estimate here.
What’s included in these prices, and what isn’t?
What’s confirmed: these prices are for supply and fit into a new opening, in one of our standard colours, and are shown excluding VAT. Installation is typically within 4 weeks from your survey date. If your project involves anything beyond a straightforward new opening, for example significant structural work to the surrounding wall, that would be scoped separately at survey stage rather than included in a standard supply-and-fit price.
Worth knowing before you get too far into planning: fitting a bifold door into a new opening usually falls under building regulations, even when it doesn’t need planning permission, since the wall around the new opening needs proper structural support. The Planning Portal’s guide to building regulations for doors and windows is a good starting point if you want to understand this before your survey.
How do you get an exact figure for your own project?
The prices above are a genuine reference point, but the only way to get a figure that actually matches your opening, your chosen style, and your glazing spec is a survey. You’re welcome to get in touch here to arrange a quote, or if you’d rather see the styles in person first, especially useful for comparing the Soho’s steel-look finish against the slimmer Aluna Prestige profile, you can book a showroom appointment the same way.
If you’re still narrowing down which installer to use at all, our guide on how to compare aluminium door installers in Surrey covers what’s actually worth checking beyond price.
Conclusion
Bifold door pricing doesn’t have to be a mystery. For a 3-panel door in a new 3000mm x 2200mm opening, current prices run from £3,720 to £4,920 inc. VAT depending on style, with the difference coming down to design and sightline rather than quality. Panel count and glass specification will move the price beyond this, and the only way to get an exact figure is a survey. If you’d like an accurate price for your own project, you can get a quote here.
FAQs
Are these prices negotiable?
The figures above reflect current standard pricing for the size and spec described. Your own project may differ in ways that change the final number, so treat these as a genuine reference point rather than a fixed quote.
Do these prices include VAT?
Yes, figures shown include VAT.
How long does installation take once I’ve had a survey?
Typically within 4 weeks from your survey date.
Can I choose a colour outside the three standard options?
The prices above reflect our standard colour range (jet black, anthracite grey, white). Other colours are available but may affect the price, worth confirming at quote stage.
Do I need planning permission for a new bifold door opening?
Often not, if it’s to the rear of the property, but building regulations approval is generally still required regardless. Check the Planning Portal’s guidance or ask us directly if you’re unsure.
Written by Andy Boyce, Founder and Managing Director, YPE Bifold Doors
Andy has spent more than 40 years in the glazing industry, starting out as a fitter and later running his own manufacturing facility, before founding YPE Bifold Doors over 20 years ago. He remains directly involved in the day to day running of the business, including customer surveys, and personally refurbished YPE’s Sutton showroom. In 2022 he led YPE’s expansion into premium front doors through a partnership with Spitfire Doors, and was nominated for the GGP Outstanding Achievement Award in 2024.
