Transform your space with aluminium bifold doors
Perfect for filling your home with natural light, bifold patio doors can instantly make any space feel bigger, brighter, and more beautiful. And with our market-leading slimline aluminium bifold doors, you can create a seamless transition between indoors and out.
Aluminium bifold doors are the perfect choice for replacement and refurbishment installations, being ideal for new extensions and new build homes. They facilitate modern-day open living to transform any space whilst still allowing you to enjoy your stunning garden views.
Whether you’re shopping for your new-build patio or working on a modern kitchen renovation, our bespoke bifold doors are made-to-measure in a range of styles, finishes, and colours designed to complement any interior scheme and add light to any space.
Get in touch today to discuss your next home renovation project.
At Express, we’ve been manufacturing and installing aluminium bifold doors since our inception in 2007. Since then, we’ve been constantly evolving our range, and we’ve even launched a new generation of revolutionary, industry-leading external bifold doors.
And because every Express bi-folding door is bespoke and manufactured in-house before being installed by us personally, all of our products come with a minimum 10-year guarantee.
Take a look at the four great bifold door products we manufacture:
When it comes to our range of folding doors, the XP View is certainly the most premium in our range. However, our XP88 and XP10 are our most popular products and a fantastic investment if you’re looking to transform you space while spending a little less.
Each of our aluminium bifold door sets is available in our full palette of colours and finishes. Our sleek black bifold doors and grey bifold doors, in particular, are some of our most popular options, boasting a contemporary yet timeless appearance that can elevate the look of your property.
Why not browse our full range below to see which product might be the best fit for your home.
If you tell us exactly what you want your new doors to look like, our design team will endeavour to make it happen. We’ll start by clarifying your specifications – style, colour, glazing and fittings – before working with you to create the perfect entryway solution, offering expert advice and insight along the way, including installation and aftercare tips.
You can explore more information about our bespoke external bifolding doors via the tabs below:
We proudly display our full range of external bifolding doors and other bespoke aluminium products in all of our stunning showrooms.
There are numerous benefits to installing external bifold doors in your property, including being able to make a clear connection with your outdoor space. But the positives don’t stop there! Here, architect and TV presenter George Clarke shares his expert opinion on the benefits of folding doors and how they can transform your property, and you can discover even more advice and inspiration below:
How secure are external bifolding doors?
Bi-folding doors vs French doors
To see more for yourself, you can explore our portfolio of completed work, which highlights how our external bifold doors have helped our customers create their own dream homes.
Each of our doors is manufactured in our factory by our skilled workforce and the latest CNC machinery available in the industry, with strict quality compliance procedures in place to ensure consistent quality.
And because we also install all our own products, we have a wealth of experience and expertise in this area, meaning we can offer you the best products possible alongside a 10 year guarantee on everything we produce.
Unlike other companies, who manufacture products that are installed by a dealer network or installers who buy products in, we take care of everything, from the sale and project survey to the manufacturing, installation, and aftercare.
All of our bespoke bifold doors are priced based on the type of door you choose, the size of the project in question, and your choice of colour. However, a typical Express installation of this kind could cost anywhere between £3,500 and £5000.
To find out how much your new installation could cost, it’s best to get in touch with our experts directly or check out our bifold doors cost guide.
If you want to install your new set of bifold doors as soon as possible then it’s best to speak with our team promptly. The sooner you discuss your requirements with our experts and settle on the type of folding door your want, the sooner we can manufacture and install your new household centrepiece.
Our sister Company Express Bi-Folds Direct also holds a large stock of pre-made, three-panel XP10 doors in black, and anthracite grey, as well as an additional size option for four and six-panel bifolds, for those after a basic installation.
The sizes available start from 2200mm x 2090mm up to 4800mm x 2090mm, and the doors are fully assembled, wrapped and ready for express delivery. Simply place your order online in any of our pre-made sizes without integral blinds, and you’ll have your freshly ordered XP10 door delivered to your home within days.
Both of the main types of doors we offer are popular products amongst architects, designers, and homeowners, and which door is better will come down to what you need or want in your home.
Our bifold doors are available with a normal door within them, a traffic door for everyday use, and can completely open up, immediately connecting the interior and exterior space.
Our sliding doors, on the other hand, don’t swing out into the garden or into the house, meaning they generally boast slimmer sightlines. A sliding door also allows for bigger panels, meaning more glass and less frame, but they cannot create a 90% clear opening like exterior bi-folding doors can.
We recommend visiting one of our showrooms to see both of our products first-hand so you can get a taste for what they can offer.
Yes, all our bifold doors boast high security, multi-point locking on the master door, and steel locking rods within the intermediate panels. All the gearing is concealed within the doors themselves, and we use high-security 3-star diamond-rated BSI security cylinders as standard for our locks.
If security is a concern, then we also recommend glazing the door with laminated glass, as this is the police-preferred specification for preventing window related crime.
There’s a common misconception that bifold doors can only be opened on the few days of the year when the temperature rises. But the fact is that, when the weather is pleasant and not windy, bifold doors can be fully opened to enjoy your garden and home together.
Whether it’s a leisurely breakfasts, a quick coffee in the morning, or a relaxing evening with a glass of wine, all are ideal opportunities to take advantage of having bifold doors throughout the year.
And don’t limit yourself to BBQs or scorching hot days; get in the habit of opening and enjoying your doors whenever it suits you. You’ll soon feel the benefits of an al-fresco lifestyle from February to October.
Folding doors of this type are very easy to use, however, they do require an initial demonstration of how they work. For example, the lead door always needs to be secured back against a panel catch when the bifold door is fully opened or closing to avoid injury.
Issues with external bi-folding doors can also be caused by misuse and incorrect operation, which is why we always do a demonstration upon handover and provide clear operation and maintenance instructions.
We do offer integral blinds in some of our folding doors, which can perfectly complement your new visual space as they never need cleaning and fold away when the doors are opened.
Speak with our experts for more information, or visit our uniblinds page.
We understand that finding the right company and the best bifold doors is a difficult decision, which is why we always recommend people to visit our showrooms to view our products and to meet our team. And if you don’t have time to do this, then you can still explore our showrooms from the comfort of your own home.
We offer the unique experience of exploring our Leeds, Glasgow, and London showrooms through 360 photography, and we provide the rare opportunity to explore some of our completed projects using the same digital technology.
View our virtual showrooms, or alternatively, take a look through some of our completed projects below that all feature our industry-leading, British-made bespoke bi-folding doors.
Since 2007 we’ve contributed to some of the most wonderful homes in the UK. Take a look through our online case studies to see various examples of how our external bi-folding doors have been installed to create some truly stunning spaces. We have also handpicked some projects below to hopefully give you some ideas and home inspiration.
We always recommend visiting one of our showrooms or seeing our products first-hand at an exhibition to examine the quality of our bifold patio doors for yourself.
Regardless of the door system you choose, from bifolds to sliding doors and French doors, all our products come with the same front-to-end service with no middlemen, just the peace of mind of a job well done and a comprehensive guarantee after the project is complete.
Stock bifold doors are available to order online from the Express Bi-Folds Direct website.
The sizes available start from 2200mm x 2090mm up to 4800mm x 2090mm, and the doors are fully assembled, wrapped and ready for express delivery.
Simply place your order online in any of our pre-made sizes without integral blinds, and you’ll have your freshly ordered XP10 bi-folding door delivered to you within days.
Our sister Company Express Bi-Folds Direct carries a large stock of pre-made three-panel XP10 Bi-folding doors in black and anthracite grey, plus one size option for four and six-panel bi-folding doors.
If you’re looking for off-the-shelf, set-sized bifolds to purchase online, then visit our online shop Express Bi-folds Direct by clicking on the logo below.
It’s a difficult decision and one we discuss with our customers every day.
Read our guide on everything you need to know about bifolding doors vs sliding doors, and the considerations to be taken between the two.
And, if you’re still unsure, we’ll happily provide a quote for several options to help you decide which products will work best for you.