FENSA registered company logoFENSA registeredBuilding regulations certified10-year insurance-backed guaranteeInstallation availableSafeContractor approved logoSafeContractor approvedCertificate VY9961Direct from the fabricatorMade in Romford, RM5 2BGConstructionline Gold member logoConstructionline GoldRegistration 1396074No showroom prices, no middle manFactory direct pricing

Aluminium bifold doors for Loughton homes.

From £475 per sash, supply.

10-year insurance-backed guarantee · Installation available

Made in our own Romford factory, serving London and the surrounding areas. Installation services available with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee. Design yours below, see the supply price live, and we call you back to book a free survey.

Aluminium bifold doors folded open onto a garden deck

Design your bifold in 45 seconds

Step 1 of 6 — Size

Colour preview
All fold left · opens outwards

Generated colour preview, not a photo of an Empire installation. Screen colours are indicative — ask for a physical RAL sample.

Your design

Size
—
Sashes
3
Layout
All fold left, opens outwards
Colour
RAL 7016 Anthracite grey
Glass
Low-E clear toughened

from £1,425

Supply only. Installation and options quoted after a free survey.

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Overall size of the opening

Rough sizes are fine — tolerances allowed. We laser-measure on the free survey.

Key facts about our bifold doors

Romford, RM5 2BGWe make aluminium bifold doors at our own factory in Romford, RM5 2BG.
From £475 per sashFrom £475 per sash, supply. Installation services available with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Safety laminateSafety laminate glass available — contact us for a price.
Any RAL colourAny RAL colour available — contact us for a price. Anthracite grey, black and white are the standard colours.
10 to 15 daysLead time is 10 to 15 days.
1200 × 2100 mm maxMaximum sash width 1200 mm. Maximum height 2100 mm. 2 to 7 sashes.
FENSA · VY9961 · 1396074FENSA registered. SafeContractor approved, certificate VY9961. Constructionline Gold member, registration 1396074.
10-year guaranteeInstallation services available with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
London & surrounding areasWe cover London and the surrounding areas. Phone 07400 000613.
Empire Facade Group LtdEmpire Aluminium Windows is a trading name of Empire Facade Group Ltd, company no. 13655313.
Aluminium bifold doors folded open onto a garden deck with the living room beyondSlim black aluminium framed bifold doors in a bright open-plan room

We make it. We fit it. We stand behind it.

We make it

Every bifold is cut, built and powder coated at Unit 3 Northgate Industrial Estate, Romford. You can visit and watch your doors being made.

We fit it

Our own employed installers fit what the factory builds. No subcontractors, no finger-pointing if something needs adjusting.

We stand behind it

FENSA certificate on completion and a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on the installation. One company is responsible for the whole job.

Specification

Our aluminium bifold door system, fabricated and powder coated in Romford. Figures below are the standard offer on this page.

Low threshold

15 mm option

Level, barrier-free access between inside and outside.

Sash design

Slim, internally beaded

Glazing beads sit on the inside, so glass cannot be removed from outside. No profile extensions or add-ons.

Opening

In or out

All sashes fold left, fold right or split. A French door, centre-opening configuration is also available.

Configurations

2 to 7 sashes

The configurator above covers every layout we offer.

Maximum sash size

1200 mm wide × 2100 mm high

Our own limits for this offer, set below the system maximum.

Weight capacity

Up to 120 kg per sash

Heavy glass is carried on the running gear, not the hinges.

Glazing

Up to 49 mm glass thickness

Standard offer is Low-E clear toughened double glazing. Safety laminate optional. Triple glazing available, contact us.

Compliance

Part L · Part M

Meets Building Regulations Part L (energy) and Part M (access).

Installation

Pre-gasketed beads

Factory-fitted gaskets for a faster, cleaner installation.

System performance (tested values for the bifold system)

Thermal performance

Uw 1.4 W/m²K (double glazing)

Thermally broken aluminium with double glazing keeps the heat in the room.

Air permeability

Class 3

Tested for draught resistance.

Watertightness

Class 8A

Tested against driven rain.

Wind load

Class C3

Tested for exposed, windy sites.

Maximum sash

1200 × 2100 mm as configured

Our own limits for this offer, set below the system maximum.

Performance values are system test data; final specification confirmed at survey.

From survey to certificate

01

Free survey

We laser-measure your opening and confirm sashes, colour, glass and threshold. No obligation.

02

Made in Romford

Cut, built and powder coated in our own factory. Lead time 10 to 15 days.

03

Fitted by us

Our own employed installers fit the doors. We confirm your installation dates with you once the doors are built.

04

Certificate and guarantee

FENSA certificate issued on completion, plus your 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on the installation.

Bifold doors in Loughton

Backing onto Epping Forest, Loughton (IG10) gardens have views worth opening up. A bifold turns the whole rear of a kitchen or living room into a frameable picture of the trees — and folds away completely in summer.

The 1930s semis and Arts & Crafts influenced homes around Loughton typically have generous rear openings and solid brickwork, which makes them strong candidates for 3 to 5 sash sets. Everything is made to measure in our Romford factory, about eight miles away.

Loughton homes and what suits them

Loughton's housing runs from 1930s bay-fronted semis near the High Road to larger plots towards Baldwins Hill and the forest edge. Shaded, tree-facing elevations benefit from the Low-E glass fitted as standard, which reflects room heat back inside on cooler days.

From our Romford factory to Loughton

Distance from our Romford factory: about 8 miles — usually 25 minutes via the A113 or M11 J5. Surveys in Loughton, Buckhurst Hill and Debden are routinely combined, so appointments are easy to get.

Loughton questions, answered

My Loughton garden faces the forest and gets shade. Will big glass doors make the room cold?

The Low-E clear toughened glass included in the price has a coating that reflects heat back into the room, and the aluminium frames are thermally broken (Uw 1.4 W/m²K with double glazing as system test data). Triple glazing is also available — contact us for a price.

Can I have a green or woodland shade to suit the forest outlook?

Yes — any RAL colour is available, including greens and bronzes, priced on request. Anthracite grey, black and white are the standard colours at no extra charge.

Is extra security worth it for a house backing onto forest paths?

The glazing is internally beaded, so glass cannot be removed from outside, and toughened safety glass is standard. For extra reassurance you can upgrade to safety laminate glass — available, contact us for a price.

How soon can you survey in Loughton?

Normally within the week. The factory is about 25 minutes away in Romford and lead time from survey is typically 10 to 15 days.

Questions homeowners ask us

How much do aluminium bifold doors cost per sash?

Aluminium bifold doors cost from £475 per sash, supply, with Low-E clear toughened glass included. A three sash set is from £1,425 and a four sash set from £1,900, supply. Installation services are available with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee, and safety laminate glass is available — contact us for a price. Installation, options and the final price are confirmed after a free survey.

What glass is included in the price?

Low-E clear toughened safety glass is included in the standard £475 per sash supply price. Low-E glass has a coating that reflects heat back into the room, which keeps the space warmer in winter. Toughened glass is the standard safety glass used in doors. Triple glazing is available — contact us for a price.

What is safety laminate glass and when is it needed?

Safety laminate is two sheets of glass bonded with an interlayer, so the pane holds together if it breaks. It is worth choosing where security matters, in busy family areas, or where falling glass would be a risk. Safety laminate is available — contact us for a price.

Can I have blinds inside the glass?

Yes. We fit integrated magnetic blinds sealed inside the double glazed unit, so they never need cleaning and cannot be damaged by children or pets. Blinds are priced per project, so we quote them after the survey. Call 07400 000613 and we will price your sizes.

How long does installation take?

Our lead time is 10 to 15 days from order, with every set made in our own Romford factory. We book your installation once your doors are built and confirm dates with you directly rather than promising one up front. Fitting is carried out by our own employed installers, not subcontractors.

Are you FENSA registered?

Yes. Empire Aluminium Windows is FENSA registered, so your installation is certified for building regulations and you receive a FENSA certificate on completion. We are also SafeContractor approved, certificate VY9961, and a Constructionline Gold member, registration 1396074. The work is carried out by our own employed installers.

What guarantee do you give?

You get a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on our installation. Insurance-backed means the guarantee is protected by an independent policy, so it still stands even if the installing company stops trading. You also receive your FENSA certificate on completion as proof the work meets building regulations.

Who makes the doors?

We do. Every bifold is cut, built and powder coated at our own factory, Unit 3 Northgate Industrial Estate, Collier Row Road, Romford RM5 2BG. Empire Aluminium Windows is a trading name of Empire Facade Group Ltd, company no. 13655313. No importer, no reseller, no middle man.

Which areas do you cover?

We cover London and the surrounding areas, including Romford, Ilford, Brentwood, Upminster, Hornchurch, Loughton and Grays. Because the factory is in Romford, surveys and installations in East London and nearby areas are usually the quickest to book.

What is included in the price?

The £475 per sash price covers supply: fabrication in our Romford factory, powder coating and Low-E clear toughened glass. Installation services are available with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee and a FENSA certificate on completion. Installation, options and the final price are quoted after a free survey, with no obligation.

How energy efficient are your bifold doors?

Our aluminium bifold door system achieves a Uw value as low as 1.4 W/m²K with double glazing, measured in system testing. The frames are thermally broken aluminium, so heat is not conducted straight through the metal, and Low-E glass reflects warmth back into the room. The doors meet Building Regulations Part L for energy.

Are your bifold doors secure?

Yes. The glazing on our aluminium bifold door system is internally beaded, so the glass cannot be removed from the outside, and toughened safety glass is fitted as standard. For extra security you can upgrade to safety laminate glass, which holds together even if a pane breaks — contact us for a price.

Can the doors open outwards?

Yes. Our aluminium bifold door system opens inwards or outwards, folding fully to the left, fully to the right or split from the centre. A French door, centre-opening configuration is also available. Most homeowners choose outward opening, which keeps the folded sashes outside and saves floor space in the room.

Is there a low threshold?

Yes. A 15 mm low threshold option gives level, barrier-free access between inside and outside, with no step to trip on. It suits level patios, wheelchair access and pushchairs, and supports Building Regulations Part M on access. Tell us at the survey if you want it and we will check your floor levels.

What is the largest sash you make?

The largest sash on this offer is 1200 mm wide by 2100 mm high, with up to 120 kg of glass carried per sash. With up to 7 sashes that is a maximum opening width of 8,400 mm. If your opening is bigger, call us on 07400 000613 and we will look at it.

Can I have a bespoke RAL colour?

Yes. Any RAL colour is available — contact us for a price. Anthracite grey RAL 7016, jet black RAL 9005 and traffic white RAL 9016 are the standard colours. We powder coat in-house, so bespoke colours do not hold up your order.

Bifold doors supplied in London and the surrounding areas — installation available

IncludingRomfordIlfordBrentwoodUpminsterHornchurchLoughtonGrays

Design your bifold in 45 seconds.

Live supply price as you go — installation and options quoted after a free survey. Or call the factory and talk to the people who will build your doors.

10-year insurance-backed guarantee · Installation available

Empire Aluminium Windows

Unit 3 Northgate Industrial Estate, Collier Row Road, Romford RM5 2BG · Call or WhatsApp 07400 000613 · sales@empirealu.uk

Empire Aluminium Windows is a trading name of Empire Facade Group Ltd, company no. 13655313, Unit 3 Northgate Industrial Estate, Collier Row Road, Romford RM5 2BG.

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