Wales
Bi-fold and folding shop fronts in Wales
Tables outside may need a licence, so check with the local authority covering Wales before planning around a fully open frontage.
A folding front lets a Wales cafe or bar open to the street in good weather and still close up securely at night. We check the head above your Wales opening at the free survey, because a top-hung system relies on a level and strong structure.
What do we offer in Wales?
How much does it cost in Wales?
The guide price is £3,495 to £8,995 ex VAT per opening. Wind exposure differs across the area, so we match the sill, seals and track to the position of your Wales frontage. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
Check the planning rules for Wales
Which towns do you cover?
- Aberdare
- Aberystwyth
- Bangor
- Barry
- Bridgend
- Caernarfon
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthen
- Colwyn Bay
- Cwmbran
- Ebbw Vale
- Flint
- Llandudno
- Llanelli
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Neath
- Newport
- Penarth
- Pontypool
- Pontypridd
- Queensferry
- Rhondda
- Rhyl
- Swansea
- Wrexham
Common questions
Do you cover all of Wales?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Wales, including Aberdare, Aberystwyth, Bangor, Barry. Remote areas are by arrangement.
Are bi-fold shop fronts secure?
Yes, when they are closed with multi-point locks and hinges that cannot be lifted out from outside. Each panel locks to its neighbour, with shootbolts into the head and floor. For higher-risk premises, laminated glass or an internal grille adds further protection.
Will a folding front let in draughts?
A well-fitted system seals when closed, using gaskets and a weather bar at the sill. The trade-off is at the threshold: a flatter track is easier for wheelchairs but less weather resistant. We design the sill around the exposure of your frontage and any drainage needed.
How many panels does a bi-fold front need?
That depends on the width of the opening, with panels usually around 700 to 1,100 mm wide. An odd number of panels lets one work as a single traffic door for daily use, so you do not have to fold the whole front.
Do the same rules apply in Wales?
Rules differ in Wales, so we confirm what applies to your premises before work starts.
Bi-fold and folding shop fronts in Wales
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.