Bifold doors in Leitrim
Bifold door supply and installation across Co. Leitrim, including Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton, Drumshanbo, Kinlough. In our national price guide, a 3-panel thermally broken aluminium bifold door (2.4m–3.0m) is €3,600 to €5,800 supplied and fitted, a 4-panel set (3.2m–4.0m) is €4,800 to €7,600, and widening a rear wall with an RSJ steel lintel adds €1,800 to €3,500.
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- €3,600 to €5,8003-panel aluminium bifold (2.4m–3.0m), supplied & fitted
- €4,800 to €7,6004-panel aluminium bifold (3.2m–4.0m), supplied & fitted
- 52%of pre-2011 Leitrim BER homes have older double glazing
- 2,102heating degree days near Carrick-on-Shannon
What bifold doors cost in Co. Leitrim
| Bifold configuration | Thermally broken aluminium | Aluminium triple (0.9 W/m²K) | Scandinavian timber alu-clad |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-panel bifold (2.4m–3.0m opening) | €3,600 to €5,800 | €4,140 to €6,760 | €4,800 to €7,400 |
| 4-panel bifold (3.2m–4.0m opening) | €4,800 to €7,600 | €5,520 to €8,880 | €6,400 to €9,600 |
| 5-panel bifold (4.2m–5.0m opening) | €6,000 to €9,400 | €6,900 to €11,000 | €8,000 to €11,800 |
| 6-panel bifold (5.2m–6.0m opening) | €7,200 to €11,500 | €8,280 to €13,420 | €9,600 to €14,200 |
| Rear wall knock-through + RSJ lintel | €1,800 to €3,500 | €1,800 to €3,500 | €1,800 to €3,500 |
Our supply-and-fit price guide for Co. Leitrim, inclusive of 13.5% VAT. Your specialist confirms the exact price in writing after measuring the structural opening.
Glazing, door areas and towns in Co. Leitrim
- 73%detached houses in Co. Leitrim (CSO Census 2022)
- 14%semi-detached homes
- 23%built between 1981 and 2000
- 3.7 m² / 3.7 m²median external door area (semi / detached BER)
Across Co. Leitrim, 52% of pre-2011 BER certificates record older double glazing (U-value 2.5 to 4.0 W/m²K, 23rd of 26 counties) and a median window area of 14.62 m² on a semi-detached house. A further 23% of Leitrim housing stock dates from 1981 to 2000 and 37% before 1981 — the prime cohorts where narrow, draughty 1.8m aluminium or uPVC sliding patio doors are now being widened into 3.0m to 4.2m bifold openings.
Near Carrick-on-Shannon, a typical year averages 2,102 heating degree days (the 5th coldest of the 26 county towns). Because a 3-panel or 4-panel bifold door spans 5 m² to 8.5 m² of glass, specifying polyamide thermally broken frames with warm-edge low-E double glazing (Ud 1.3–1.4 W/m²K) or triple glazing (Ud 0.9 W/m²K) keeps the kitchen warm right up to the glass.
Towns covered in Co. Leitrim (CSO Census 2022 population): Carrick-on-Shannon (4,743), Manorhamilton (1,667), Drumshanbo (1,240), Kinlough (1,196), Ballinamore (1,112), Mohill (1,027).
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Leitrim bifold door questions
How much do bifold doors cost in Leitrim?
In Co. Leitrim, a 3-panel thermally broken aluminium bifold door (2.4m–3.0m) costs €3,600 to €5,800 supplied and fitted, a 4-panel door (3.2m–4.0m) costs €4,800 to €7,600, and a 5-panel door costs €6,000 to €9,400. Widening a rear wall with an RSJ steel lintel adds €1,800 to €3,500.
Do I need planning permission to fit bifold doors at the back of a house in Leitrim?
Replacing or widening a ground-floor rear patio door opening facing your back garden is normally exempted development under Section 4(1)(h) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. If your home is a Protected Structure or in an Architectural Conservation Area, check with Leitrim County Council first.
Which towns in Co. Leitrim are covered for surveys?
All of Co. Leitrim, including Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton, Drumshanbo, Kinlough, Ballinamore and surrounding rural areas. Your request goes to one vetted bifold door company covering your county.
Should I choose double or triple glazed bifold doors in Leitrim?
With 2,102 heating degree days a year near Carrick-on-Shannon, double-glazed low-E argon bifolds (Ud 1.3–1.4 W/m²K) suit sheltered south- or west-facing patios, while 0.9 W/m²K triple glazing (adding €180 to €320 per panel) is well worth it on north/east elevations or large open-plan kitchen extensions.
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