Before you book, understand the process of installing bifold doors. Knowing when things will happen also means that you can better plan around builders, plaster guys and the people laying your floors – but more importantly it’s about living in what amounts to a building site.
Here is an example of how much time the entire process may take from the first visit to check measurements used in the design until fitting them into position:
1) The first enquiry and ball park quote
Common details you will be asked for most of the time by installers include:
Estimated gap size
Door material (aluminium, uPVC, timber)
Panels and opening direction
Colour options
You can get an estimate of the ballpark before booking a survey.
2) Site survey and measurements
The one place accuracy does matter: the survey. The installer will need to inspect the size of the opening initially and check:
If the opening is square and level;
Header (or several headers if this is a wide opening or you are going to be removing all the other structural support in that wall)
Floor construction (screed, tiles, underfloor heating)
Access for delivery and installation
This would be the time to check your threshold choice, as well how many times you want the doors to fold.
3) Final specification and order
With measurements verified, you sign off the spec: Colour, suited glazing, handles, locks and any extras. For Bifold Doors Cardiff, visit https://choicetradeframes.co.uk/bifold-doors/cardiff
From here, the doors are made to measure.
4) Manufacturing lead time
Estimates of lead times can be variable from supplier to season. As these projects may take a few weeks from order to delivery, it pays to get in early if you have a deadline. And if you are working with a builder to coordinate this, definitely find out who’s in charge of:
Preparing the opening
Making good plaster and render
Electricians work near doors.
5) Pre-install checks
Anything you need the installer to verify when it comes time for fitting day, such as:
Parking and access
Is the opening ready (plastering done and floor levels agreed)
Security of surrounding floors and furniture.
6) Installation day(s)
Simpler swap outs sometimes can be fitted in a single day. More extensive holes or construction may require a lengthier process.
These normally consist of taking out older doors and windows, setting the opening, installing or hanging it, caulk/sputter sealing and aligning rollers etc.
7) Finishing, handover, and aftercare
You should receive:
Information on how to use and lock the doors
Track maintenance
Cleaning instructions
Warranty paperwork.
After that a simple follow-up adjustment visit is part of the deal, after the doors have settled.