Open the whole back of the house in summer, lock it down for winter. Slim-sightline aluminium bifolds from 2 to 7 panels — Cortizo, Schüco, Origin.
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Designed and built in the UK
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About bifold doors
A bifold is the right choice when summer use of the rear garden matters. Folded and stacked against the jamb, a 5-panel set opens up 4m of wall with nothing in the view. We fit Cortizo for the slimmest sightlines and largest panel dimensions, Origin for British-made aluminium with the longest frame guarantee, and Schüco where the project demands the German engineering benchmark.
Bifolds fold and stack against the jamb when open — unlike sliders which always leave one panel in the view. The right choice when summer use of the back garden matters.
Modern bifold systems have transformed since the early-2000s chunky-frame era. The new generation has frame-to-glass ratios approaching sliding doors — slim, premium, contemporary.
From a 2-panel French-bifold for narrow rear openings to 7-panel monster sets opening 7m+ wide. Single-track running gear keeps the threshold clean.
Modern bifolds are thermally-broken aluminium with triple glazing — same year-round warmth as the windows on the rest of the house. Closed shut for winter, fully open in July.
Three brands
The slim-sightline benchmark
Engineered in Galicia, Spain
Cortizo’s aluminium bifolds from Galicia, Spain — featuring some of the slimmest sightlines on the European market. Engineered for large openings up to 7 panels, triple-glazed for warm year-round comfort, and tested to the latest UK security standard. The slim-frame look that defines contemporary rear extensions.
German engineering benchmark
Engineered in Bielefeld, Germany
Schüco’s premium aluminium bifolds. The widely-acknowledged engineering benchmark in the European market, specified on architectural projects worldwide. Where the project demands the highest level of thermal performance, security and lifetime reliability. Available on request — ask us at survey.
British family aluminium since 2002
Made in High Wycombe, UK
Made in High Wycombe by a British family business since 2002, winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2020. Slim-sightline bifolds from 2 to 7 panels, powder-coated to any RAL colour, with the longest manufacturer guarantee in the industry. The Soho variant gives you the same Crittal-look glazing bars across the bifold range.
Configurations
The right configuration depends on the opening width, where structural support sits, and whether you want a traffic-door for daily use without opening the whole set. We'll spec the right setup at survey.
Two panels folding to one side. The right choice for narrow rear openings or where one fixed panel doesn’t suit the spec. Cleanest configuration when the opening is under 2.5m.
The most common bifold spec — 3, 4 or 5 panels folding to one or both sides. Single-track running gear, multi-point hook locks, traffic-door option on one end for daily use without opening the whole set.
For very wide rear openings (4.5m+). Panels stack neatly when open, single track keeps the threshold clean. Cortizo and Origin both support 7-panel configurations, Schüco on request.
10-Year Guarantee
Product + workmanship, insurance-backed
Made in Britain
Designed and built in the UK
Honest Quoting
No commission, no pressure, no surprises
FENSA Registered
Every install fully certified
Common questions
A 3-panel aluminium bifold fitted typically runs £6,500–£9,500 depending on size, glazing spec and brand. A 5-panel set sits in the £8,500–£13,000 range. Cortizo and Origin are similarly priced; Schüco sits 10-15% higher. Prices include the survey, removing the existing door, installation, FENSA registration and our 10-year installation guarantee. Written quote in 48 hours from survey.
Bifold for summer use: when fully open, the whole wall opens up, no panel obstructs the view. Sliding for winter use: even closed, the sightlines are slimmer than a bifold and there's less hardware to look at. We have both on display in the showroom and will recommend at survey based on how you actually use the space — most Peterborough customers go bifold because summer use is the priority.
Yes. Modern aluminium bifolds use multi-point shoot-bolt locking on every panel, anti-lift technology on the running gear, and laminated security glazing options. The Cortizo, Schüco and Origin systems we fit are all tested to the latest UK security standard (PAS-24). Our installation is FENSA-registered with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Almost none. Aluminium frames don't rust, rot or warp — a wipe-down twice a year is enough. The running gear should be lubricated once a year (we leave instructions). Origin bifolds come with a 20-year guarantee on the frame and 10 years on the running gear and seals.
Usually yes, but the existing opening often needs to be widened slightly to accommodate the frame and structural support. We survey the opening properly — measure, check the lintel, advise if structural work is needed before order. We work alongside your builder if so, and we never quote based on assumptions.
Real installs, real reviews
From contemporary new builds in Cambridge to rear extensions in Peterborough, here's what homeowners say about working with us on their bifold projects.
Required new composite front and back door. Visited my home and provided information of the product, very friendly and personable with a no pressure sales technique. Competitive quote provided and fitting date locked in. Fitter arrived first thing in the morning.
The process was very quick and straight forward. Love my door and it is very smooth to unlock. Great value and helpful staff.
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Tell us about your project — opening width, brand preference, target install date. Written quote in 48 hours, no deposit until you’re happy.