French doors · West Midlands
Triple glazed French doors in Shirley
Looking at triple glazed French doors for a home in Shirley? We survey, quote and fit across the West Midlands, and the B90 postcode district is part of that.
Pairs of garden doors with triple glazed safety glass. French doors are a pair of doors that open together, with no fixed centre post, usually leading to a garden or patio.
Winter light and glass choice in Shirley
By midsummer Shirley has about 16 h 49 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 40 min, with the noon sun at about 14°. Triple glazing keeps more heat in during those long, dark months; big south and west windows may suit solar-control glass for summer.
Guide prices in Shirley
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| uPVC French doors about 1.5 m wide | £1,295 – £1,695 |
| uPVC French doors with side panels about 2.4 m wide | £1,895 – £2,395 |
| Aluminium French doors about 1.8 m wide | £2,895 – £3,695 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for french doors in England
England sets replacement door limits through Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments): 1.4 W/m²K, or a door set energy rating of band C (more than 60% glazed) or band B (other doors). Replacement external doors fall under the same energy rules: a competent person scheme installer (such as FENSA or Certass) self-certifies the work and notifies the council, or a building control body approves it.
Planning: Replacing doors on a house is normally permitted development if the new ones look similar. Flats need planning permission for a change that alters their appearance, an Article 4 direction may mean permission is needed, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
After the free survey you get a written quote naming the frame system, the glass build-up and the whole-window U-value for every item. Windows are made to order, then fitted, sealed and made good, one opening at a time.
- Every opening measured, including escape and vent needs
- Frames rated for the weight of triple glass
- Old windows removed and taken away
- Each opening closed up the same day
Questions from Shirley
Are French doors secure?
Modern French doors lock at multiple points on both leaves. We specify PAS 24 tested doorsets where available.
How much are triple glazed French doors?
Our guide starts at £1,295 fitted for uPVC and £2,895 for aluminium, inc VAT.
How long does it take to get triple glazed French doors fitted in Shirley?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 4 to 7 weeks, and a door is usually fitted in a day.
Do I need permission for triple glazed French doors in Shirley?
In England, a replacement door on a house that looks similar is normally permitted development; flats need permission if the change alters their appearance, Article 4 areas may need permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
Nearby
Nearby towns on our list include Solihull (3 km), Acocks Green (4 km), Birmingham (10 km) and Washwood Heath (10 km).
Other products in Shirley
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium windows
- Timber windows
- Alu-clad timber windows
- Casement windows
- Flush casement windows
- Tilt and turn windows
- Sash windows
- Bay and bow windows
- Fixed and picture windows
- Composite front doors
- Sliding patio doors
- Bifold doors
- Glass-only replacement
- Acoustic triple glazing
- Security glazing
- Whole-house replacement
- New builds and self-builds
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
French doors in Shirley: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. Building Regulations sign-off by a competent person scheme installer or building control, as the law requires in England.