Installing bifold doors in your home is one of the best ways to brighten up your space, making it bigger and more usable than ever before. When you buy our sleek and modern bifold doors, you know youâre getting value for money. Choose from a range of different designs, colours, and materials to find the perfect fit for your home.
Bifold Doors Installed by the Professionals
Bifold door installation is a task that must be carried out by professionals. Of course it is possible to install bifold doors yourself, but you wonât get a professional, sleek, and secure finish without the expertise of our installation team.
At South Coast Windows and Home Improvements, we have a team of fully-qualified and experienced installers who will carry out your installation thoroughly, taking care of every little detail. With their expertise, your new doors can be fitted securely and accurately, with no gaps around the frame or damage to the railings. Let your installation work as smoothly as your doors by calling our team today. You wonât be disappointed!
How to Install Bifold Doors Yourself
Installing bifold doors is something that needs to be done carefully and with as much accuracy as possible. If you only do a half-hearted job, you will be left with gaps around the door frames, damage to the railings, and potentially security risks to your home.
Whatâs more, bifold doors are most commonly installed in kitchens and living rooms, so that homeowners have easy access to the garden or patio. This means that your home will be exposed to the elements while the installation is carried out.
So, if you are planning to install bifold doors yourself, itâs essential that you know what you are doing before making a start. While it generally takes about an hour to install bifold doors, if you donât know what youâre doing it could take a lot longer. Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to carry out the installation. You want to get it right!
How to Fit Bifold Doors: What to Consider
Before you make a start on the installation, there are a few essential points to consider.
Planning Permission: If your home is less than 100 years old and it is not a listed building, itâs unlikely you would require planning permission. However, it is always important to ask the authorities before carrying out extensive home improvements. After all, you donât want to do all this work and then find out later that your new bifold doors have actually been installed against planning permission and building regulations. So, always check.
Check the Door Opening: before starting work on your new bifold doors, you should make sure that the opening of your door is in decent condition. Over the years, it is not uncommon for door openings to experience some wear and tear.
This can leave them vulnerable to burglars, changing weather conditions, and further damage. It is also worth noting that installing new bifold doors onto a less-than-ideal door opening can be more hassle than itâs worth, leaving gaps around the frame and a door that is unequally hung.
Always Take Exact Measurements: to ensure that your new bifold doors actually fit properly, it is essential that you carry out exact measurements. Consider the fact that youâre not just accounting for the new bifold doors, but you are also installing tracking hardware that will sit inside the door frame, allowing the doors to function properly.
How to Install Bifold Doors Yourself in 7 Steps
Below we have written out 7 simple steps to help you install your new bifold doors properly so that they function well and last a long time.
- Depending on the bifold door you buy, the door sill might arrive pre-assembled (in which case you can skip to step 3), but if this is not the case you will need to drill your pilot holes where needed.
- This step involves a lot of heavy lifting, so it is best if you have a friend to help you. Lift the door frame and guide it into the aperture until the frame and your pilot holes match up. Once youâre sure it looks right, lower the frame to the ground and work on preparing the permanent fixings.
- Start drilling 8mm holes through the door frame, ensuring they line up accurately with the markings on your opening (this is where exact measuring is essential). Then push your fixing bolts through, tightening them until you are happy with the results.
- It is now time to fix the sill and head, making sure to tighten everything bit by bit, while keeping everything level. Tighten everything until the lintel is just about to touch the frame and then attach the hinges at both sides.
- Attach the hinges to the doors (if they have not been pre-attached already). How and where to attach the hinges will vary depending on whether your bifold doors are being hung from the top or not.
- Once the hinges are in place, you are ready to hang your bifold doors. The hinges should match up and be connected using hinge pins. You will also need to attach rollers to the door hinges in the right places.
- Once your bifold doors have been fitted, consider adding some weather sealant to ensure everything is properly sealed and secure.
How to Install Bifold Doors: Donât Take the Risk
Installing bifold doors is a tricky business, whether you buy a kit or not. It is a job that we highly recommend is carried out by the professionals. Itâs not just the heavy lifting that makes bifold door installation on your own difficult, itâs also the exact measurements. If one part of the installation is slightly off, you could damage the doors and, even worse, you could compromise the security of your home.
By having your bifold doors professionally installed, you can enjoy new, secure, and weather-proof doors that are fitted in next to no time. Donât take any risks with the installation, call our team today and have your doors professionally fitted. We install every bifold door we sell – so you donât need to worry about any extra costs either. It couldnât be easier!
A Bit About The Bifold Doors We Sell
Here at South Coast Windows and Home Improvements, we are experts at installing bifold doors for our customers. Whether you purchase internal or external bifold doors, our team of installers can install it with ease and accuracy. Our bifold doors are some of our most popular products because they allow your home to almost become one with the garden.
If you want to maximise the space in your home, simply fold back the bifold door panels and enjoy the extra daylight, space, and unbroken view. Fitted by our team of experts, our bifold doors allow for a seamless transition between the inside and outside of your home. And with professional installation, our doors will last for many years to come.
Our Bifold Door Installation Guarantees
We are passionate about providing an unrivalled service for our customers, which is why we are proud to offer the following guarantees when you buy from us:
- 10-year guarantee on all bifold doors
- Fully trained and experienced bifold door installers
- Excellent value for money on all products
- High specification and high-quality products.
If you donât want the hassle of bifold door installation, call the experts today. You can buy our bifold doors at affordable prices and our team will have your new doors installed in next to no time. Save yourself the cost by choosing South Coast Windows and Home Improvements, we install bifold doors throughout the South East. Call us today to find out more.
