One of the most common questions asked is how much integral blinds cost. There are several ways to get an approximate price for windows, doors or bifolding doors, but when it comes to finding out prices for integral blinds, it is a little more difficult.
We explain how integral blind prices get worked out as well as providing some budget prices on some popular doors suitable for integral blinds.
Origin bifolding doors fitted with Pellini Screenline Integral Blinds.
Working out how much integral blinds cost.
Before we give an indication of how much you can expect to pay for integral blinds, there are some essentials around the product, all affecting the price you pay.
First of all, the size of the blinds affects the price. Older blinds only came possible for doors with a minimum of 28mm glazing cavity. Now, integral blinds come with thinner slats meaning more types of doors and windows suit them. For instance, Pellini Screenline blinds come with 10mm slats. As a result, you now get blinds in composite doors or any glazing cavity as narrow as 16mm.
Generally, the maximum size of an integral blind is 2.5m wide and 2.5m high with most systems. The smallest integral blind size is approximately 450mmx450mm.
The quality of the integral blind affects the cost.
There are a number of integral blind systems with no ‘bad’ product on the market. However, manufacturing quality and individual features do vary with the different brands. Above all, quality is everything with integral blinds. Our research indicates the price of integral blinds being consistent from the major manufacturers. However, buying power, profit margins and other commercial factors all affect the final selling price.
As well as this, how the blinds are manufactured, the glass specification, colour and method of operation all affect the price too. Above all, the general supply route is the major manufacturers of integral blinds, all providing their products direct to home improvement companies. These companies buy the blinds from their chosen supplier, then fitting them to the door or window.
The colour of integral blinds affects the price you pay.
Integral glass blinds come in a choice of colours some of which are stock colours. Typically, integral blinds come in the following popular colours.
- White
- Black
- Several grey colours such as Anthracite
- Silver as well as Metallic Silver
- Green
- Beige
Other colours are available with special order and an increase in the price over standard stock colours.
How integral blinds open and close affects the price.
Integral blinds are available with several opening, closing and tilting options. There is cord control, magnet controlled, electric opening, remote controlled opening and even solar controlled. All of these different methods of opening will affect the price paid.
The overall home improvement project can influence the price of integral blinds.
We live in a commercial world where good businesses want to secure your order.
It is often the case that the window company will want to keep their prices keen so the price of integral blinds may also be affected by the overall order value. This is usually good news for the homeowner that receives a competitive price with integral blinds included or at a reduced price.
It is also worth bearing in mind that there are door and window businesses large and small. Some enjoy better discounts from integral blind manufacturers than others because they buy more. Again this can affect the price the homeowner will pay.
Origin bifolding doors and windows with integral blinds by Open Living of Letchworth.
How much do integral blinds cost?
As a general rule, we will take a typical integral blind with the following specification.
- Over two square metres in area.
- Manually operated with a magnet control and optional Solar Controlled
- Integral blinds in a standard stock colour, for instance, white or grey.
- Glass specification being a 28mm toughened glass unit with a Low-E coating and warm edge spacer bar.
Importantly, our prices are intended as a general guide only. The bifolding, sliding and entrance door examples use popular systems such as Origin Bifold and Residential Doors, Schuco or other quality sliding door.
| Standard Toughened Glass | Manual Controlled Integral Blinds | Solar Controlled Integral Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Panel Bifold Door | £3600 | £4600 | £5800 |
| 4-Panel Bifold Door | £4700 | £5800 | £7000 |
| 2-Panel 1.8m wide Sliding Door | £3400 | £4060 | £4900 |
| 3-Panel 2.7m wide Sliding Door | £4800 | £5800 | £7000 |
| 4-Panel 3.6m wide Sliding Door | £5100 | £6400 | £8100 |
| 1 metre wide Single Door | £1100 | £1450 | £1800 |
| 1.8m wide French Doors | £2300 | £2900 | £3780 |
The above guide prices are for standard width doors and at no more than 2100mm high. Prices include VAT and fitting.
Black Origin Bifolding and French Doors with white integral blinds.
How can you get a price on integral blinds?
Contact us to get prices on windows with built-in blinds as well as all types of patio doors. You can use the contact form on this page for further information or for us to also put you in touch with a local supplier. Remember, integral blinds suit any opening inwards or outwards window and doors. As well as this they’re perfect for sliding doors, folding doors, front doors or residential French and single doors. You can also use them in screens, commercial glazing systems. Best of all they work in any frame material.
Our advice is always to visit a good showroom where you can see full-size windows and doors fitted with integral blinds.
Sarah Collinson says
March 11, 2017 at 19:33Hello, we are thinking about replacing the downstairs windows in our house and possibly the patio windows at the back (these open in a sliding fashion) with integral blinds. Will we have to replace the glass too? Is this even possible without replacing the whole frame? All are double glazed at the moment. We are hoping that they can just be slotted in? Many thanks
Nick Dardalis says
March 19, 2017 at 03:58Hi Sarah, it should be fine to replace the glass with with new glass and integral blinds. Will depend on what windows/doors you have already and how easy they will be to re-glaze. If you can get in touch with your location, i’ll put you in touch with someone.
Pradeep Sanghvi says
June 2, 2017 at 10:02I would like to have double Glazed doors and windows with intregral blinds between the glass and using magnets to control them.
Can you please let us know i f you manuafcture them or your local dealer. We are based in Stanmore. This is for my house which 5 bed semi detached house.
Nick Dardalis says
June 2, 2017 at 17:00Hello Pradeep, have emailed you directly but the below companies should be able to help you with new windows and doors fitted with integral blinds.
Bifold13 in Aylesbury http://www.bifold13.co.uk
Open Living in Letchworth http://www.openliving.co.uk
Everglade Windows in Perivale http://www.everglade.co.uk
Hope this helps, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’ve any questions or need further information.
Julie Ayres says
July 6, 2017 at 20:51I am interested in having integral blinds in my patio doors and would like details of a supplier in my area. I live in Gosport in Hampshire, post code PO12 3RD.
Nick Dardalis says
July 7, 2017 at 06:27Hello Julie, have emailed you on this, but Aspire Bifolding Doors in Surrey should be able to assist. http://www.aspirebifolds.co.uk
Adele says
July 15, 2017 at 08:47I am looking at having integral blinds fitted to replace the existing units in my patio doors. Please can u let me know the nearest suitable dealer. I live in Bolton.
Nick Dardalis says
July 18, 2017 at 06:39Hello Adele, the below two companies should be able to help you. http://www.morleyglass.co.uk http://www.integralblinds.com
Carole Cook says
July 18, 2017 at 13:36Hi, I’m looking for a building company to supply and fit new french windows with integral blinds. Can you provide me with your suppliers in my area please. Nottingham NG4. Thanks.
Nick Dardalis says
July 19, 2017 at 06:54Hello Carol, Aluhaus in Nottingham, http://www.alu-haus.co.uk provide the Warmcore aluminium window that is available with a fixed or floating mullion. Have also sent you an email with further information.
Gill says
July 31, 2017 at 14:21We live in York and need to have integral blinds for a downstairs bedroom/wet room for disabled living.
How dark is it possible to get a room with integral blinds?
Who would we be best talking to about our needs?
Nick Dardalis says
August 9, 2017 at 17:02Hello Gill. Give Morley Glass a contact, http://www.morleyglass.co.uk they should be able to assist you.
Steven Lewis says
August 4, 2017 at 23:43HI, I am making a summer house in my garden . The build is in wood so I only want the glass unit with blinds.
I live in Luton.
Nick Dardalis says
August 9, 2017 at 16:54Hi Steve, worth contacting Morley Glass in Leeds directly that should be able to put you in touch with a Luton supplier of their products. http://www.morleyglass.co.uk
Alternatively Open Living in Letchworth may be able to help. http://www.openliving.co.uk
Claire Soni says
August 14, 2017 at 21:08Hi
We are looking to install white bi fold doors with blinds inserted, please could you give me a supplier for both in Portishead, Bristol area
Thank you
Nick Dardalis says
August 16, 2017 at 11:49Hello Claire, three you can try are
Techniglaze Ltd
Westfield Industrial Estate
Midsomer Norton
BA3 4BS
http://www.techniglaze.co.uk
0870 7702 802
Unit A12, Fiveways Industrial Estate
Hawthorn
Corsham
Wilts
SN13 9RG
Telephone: (01225) 811663
Fax: 01225 811420
E Mail: enquiries@corshambp.co.uk
http://www.corshambp.co.uk/
https://www.bristol-bifold.co.uk
0117 428 6837
Bristol Bi-fold and Sliding Doors Limited
Old Green Farm
Earthcott Green
Alveston
Bristol BS35 3TD
Chris says
November 1, 2017 at 12:32Hi, I live in Salford and am interested in having intergral blinds fitted retrospectively to patio doors and windows in a new build, is this possible? If so can you let me know who could do this please?
Nick Dardalis says
November 19, 2017 at 08:31Hello Chris, I can suggest the below that may be able to help you .
http://www.northwestbifolds.co.uk
0800 587 4068
North West Bifolds
steve@northwestbifolds.co.uk
Scott says
November 4, 2017 at 19:42We are looking to get integral blinds fitted to our existing doors we are based in Sunderland
Nick Dardalis says
November 19, 2017 at 08:30Thank you for your enquiry to the Aluminium Trade Supply Website. http://www.morleyglass.co.uk should be able to help you with this.
Emma says
November 9, 2017 at 07:20Hi looking at replacing windows with new windows with integrated blinds, can you recommend any suppliers near Lincoln please? Thanks Emma
Nick Dardalis says
November 19, 2017 at 08:20Hi Emma, the below can hopefully help.
Guardian Homestyle
173 Burton Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 3LW
0800 464 0105
07909 967789
help@guardianhomestyle.com
Diane says
November 17, 2017 at 09:47Hi, . Could you please provide suppliers in our area to fit integral blinds to windows and doors.. We live in Southampton.
Nick Dardalis says
November 19, 2017 at 08:04Thank you for your comment on the Aluminium Trade Supply Website. The below should be able to assist you.
Swain & Rands (Bournemouth Showroom)
17 Gillam Road,
Bournemouth,
Dorset,
BH10 6BW
T: 01202 536 422
https://www.conservatoriesdorset.co.uk
Shan says
January 3, 2018 at 21:11Hi, . Could you please provide suppliers in our area to fit patio doors with integral blinds. We live in Reading.
Nick Dardalis says
January 9, 2018 at 11:12The below company should be able to help you.
Jewel Windows (Bisley Showroom)
279 Guildford Rd, Bisley, Woking , Surrey, GU24 9AG
01483 369 389
http://www.jewelwindows.co.uk
Aspire Bifolding Doors
http://www.aspirebifolds.co.uk
sales@aspirebifolds.co.uk
11 Castle Parade,
Ewell By Pass,
EPSOM
KT17 2PR
020 8224 7431
Hayley says
January 9, 2018 at 10:39Hi,
I am looking to replace the glass in 2 patio doors with integral blinds. I am in Stoke-on-Trent/Staffordshire.
Thanks!
Nick Dardalis says
January 9, 2018 at 10:56Hello Hayley, thank you for your comment. If you contact Morley Glass http://www.morleyglass.co.uk they should be able to put you in touch with one of their dealers that can help you.
Penny says
January 14, 2018 at 21:16Hi. Looking for suppliers of integral blinds in the area around Widnes, Cheshire. Please could you advise.
Nick Dardalis says
January 16, 2018 at 19:38Hi Penny please give Morley Glass a contact and they should be able to put you in touch with a local supplier.
http://www.morleyglass.co.uk
Pat says
March 20, 2018 at 07:41I am in the process of having extension. The bi fold doors were put in yesterday. I wish I had integral blinds. Can I still do this. If so can you please give me a local company
Nick Dardalis says
March 23, 2018 at 06:54Hi Pat, http://www.morleyglass.co.uk is a major manufacturer of integral blinds and there are of course, other businesses. If you can give me your location, by getting in touch via our contact form I can I can suggest local companies that can help you.
Judy Lee says
June 11, 2018 at 09:32Hi
We are considering having integral blinds fitted to one or more of our windows, can you please advise on installers in the area of Canterbury, Kent?
Nick Dardalis says
June 12, 2018 at 17:41Hello Judy, give the below a call they should be able to help you.
Newlite Home Improvements.
http://www.newlite.co.uk
101 Cooden Drive
Bexhill
East Sussex
TN39 3AN
0800 269 238
info@newlite.co.uk
Please speak to Alan Burden.
http://www.edenbifolds.co.uk
Gibraltar Farm, Ham Lane
Gillingham
Kent ME7 3JJ
0808 252 0074
info@edenbifolds.co.uk
SteveK says
June 13, 2018 at 21:05Hi, I’m looking for patio sliding doors (not bi-folds) with integrated blinds, which I see can be tricky (but not impossible) with the controls getting in the way of the doors crossing over. The two companies I’ve approached so far have advised against blinds in sliding doors.
Can you advise me of any installers near Warlingham, Surrey that may be able to help?
thanks
Nick Dardalis says
June 14, 2018 at 08:30HI Steve, thanks for your question. It is perfectly possible to have integral blinds in most sliding doors and done right, there’s no reason why it is not advisable.
In most cases for manual blinds, it needs to be the magnet controlled version, not the cord. Two panel doors are the easiest to do, but also possible with three or four panel doors. The only consideration is that on a two panel door you probably won’t be able to open the sliding panel fully. A door stop is positioned slightly forward of the normal door stopping position so that it does not foul the magnet control.
For solar control integral blinds, again most people avoid doing it, but a good installer will be able to position the battery pack further along and again, use a door stop to slightly restrict the opening. So this additional door stop prevents the door from catching the integral blind battery pack.
This arrangement is really no different to when larger architectural pull handles are used on a door as door stops are used in this scenario as well.
The below two companies I know offer this and can help.
Aspire Bifolding Doors
http://www.aspirebifolds.co.uk
sales@aspirebifolds.co.uk
11 Castle Parade,
Ewell By Pass,
EPSOM
KT17 2PR
020 8224 7431
Please speak to John Small or James Wenlock.
UK Windows Surrey
http://www.ukwindowssurrey.co.uk
10A Station Road
Belmont
Surrey
SM2 6BH
TEL: 0208 619 0077
Hope this helps, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’ve any questions or need further information.
Kind regards
Nick
Nicky says
June 16, 2018 at 00:04I would like to have French doors with integrated blinds in the new extension I will be starting soon , please can I have a price please , I am in Truro , CORNWALL , also is it possible to have intergrated blinds in the double glazed windows that are already here , or do I need to replace them completely ,
Nick Dardalis says
June 19, 2018 at 21:59Hello Nicky, thank you for your enquiry to the Aluminium Trade Supply Website. Our website is an information resource only and does not quote directly or provide any products.
Can suggest the below that should be able to help you
http://www.cawcornwall.com/
If you have new doors then the blinds are ordered at the same time as the doors. For existing doors it’s worth checking the existing thickness of the units you have but no reason why you can’t replace the glass with integral blinds with most recent systems.
Kind regards
Nick
Mrs hadley says
July 1, 2018 at 11:07We would like a prize for integrated blinds for our kitchen which includes set of bi fold doors back door and two windows can you let me know of someone local in our area to give us a quote please we are in Basingstoke Hampshire
Nick Dardalis says
July 3, 2018 at 08:37Thank you for your question. The below company should be able to quote you for bifolding doors and windows with integral blinds.
Jewel Windows (Ash Vale Showroom)
380 Vale Rd, Ash Vale, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 5NJ
01252 444 365
http://www.jewelwindows.co.uk
Teresa says
July 2, 2018 at 16:02Looking to fit a new glass panel with integrated blind to exsisting back door half glazed . Live in South Wales
Nick Dardalis says
July 14, 2018 at 14:27Hello Teresa, the below should be able to help you.
Unit A12, Fiveways Industrial Estate
Hawthorn
Corsham
Wilts
SN13 9RG
Telephone: (01225) 811663
Fax: 01225 811420
E Mail: enquiries@corshambp.co.uk
http://www.corshambp.co.uk/
https://www.bristol-bifold.co.uk
0117 428 6837
Bristol Bi-fold and Sliding Doors Limited
Old Green Farm
Earthcott Green
Alveston
Bristol BS35 3TD
Jean Melia says
July 11, 2018 at 11:55Do you have any suppliers in Dublin Ireland?
Nick Dardalis says
July 11, 2018 at 17:43Hello Jean, there are three or four suppliers of integral blinds that may have dealers in Ireland.
Morley Glass.
http://www.morleyglass.co.uk
0113 277 8722
sales@morleyglass.co.uk
Unit 3 Leeds 27 Industrial Estate,
Bruntcliffe Way,
Leeds,
LS27 0HH
http://hitechblinds.co.uk/
https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/architects/types-of-glass/insulating-glass-units/integral-blinds
Angela says
August 1, 2018 at 19:09Hiya,
We are wanting a 3 pane bi fold door which measures 2660 wide x 2115 high and also a 3 pane bi fold window which measures 2100 wide 1225 high
We would like these to have integrated solar blinds but cannot find anywhere that will match the window to the door.
Any help would be appreciated.
Nick Dardalis says
August 8, 2018 at 14:38Hi Angela, as bifolding doors and windows are entirely different products you won’t find an exact match – your bifolds and windows will look different. It is perfectly possible to have integral blinds in both windows and bifolds. If you’d like to get in touch with the website via the contact forms with your location, happy to put you in touch with local suppliers.
Hope this helps, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’ve any questions or need further information.
Kind regards
Nick
Graham Davies says
August 16, 2018 at 22:18Hi,Can you recommend anyone near Newport, South Wales please?
Nick Dardalis says
August 17, 2018 at 12:50Hi Graham, not too sure for your area. Get in touch with Morley Glass and they should be able to put you in touch with a local supplier.
Morley Glass.
http://www.morleyglass.co.uk
0113 277 8722
sales@morleyglass.co.uk
Unit 3 Leeds 27 Industrial Estate,
Bruntcliffe Way,
Leeds,
LS27 0HH
Alternatively the below companies we understand serve South Wales.
Techniglaze Ltd
Westfield Industrial Estate
Midsomer Norton
BA3 4BS
http://www.techniglaze.co.uk
0870 7702 802
https://www.bristol-bifold.co.uk
0117 428 6837
Bristol Bi-fold and Sliding Doors Limited
Old Green Farm
Earthcott Green
Alveston
Bristol BS35 3TD
Unit A12, Fiveways Industrial Estate
Hawthorn
Corsham
Wilts
SN13 9RG
Telephone: (01225) 811663
Fax: 01225 811420
E Mail: enquiries@corshambp.co.uk
http://www.corshambp.co.uk/
Caroline Dyer says
August 23, 2018 at 23:51Hi
I am looking for a wooden window supplier in Warlingham, Surrey area who can supply wooden windows and patio doors with INTEGRAL between glass blinds throughout.
Thank you
Nick Dardalis says
August 27, 2018 at 07:56Hello Caroline. The below company we know does excellent work with wooden windows and integral blinds and should be able to help you.
UK Windows Surrey
http://www.ukwindowssurrey.co.uk
10A Station Road
Belmont
Surrey
SM2 6BH
TEL: 0208 619 0077
Hope this helps,
Kind regards
Nick
Stuart Rash says
September 16, 2018 at 21:45Hi
I live on the Isle of Wight and am looking for a company that will supply bi-fold doors with integral blinds
Can you suggest any companies
Nick Dardalis says
September 19, 2018 at 15:17Hi Stuart, I’m fairly certain the Hampshire companies should be able to help you, although I don’t know anyone on the Isle of Wight specifically. Give the below a call they may be able to help.
http://www.benchmarkwindows.co.uk
Units 4 and 5 Marlborough Road,
Lancing Business Park,
Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UF
01903 869689
http://www.southcoastbifolds.co.uk
Unit 48, Romsey Industrial Estate,
Greatbridge Road,
Hampshire, SO51 0HR
01794 511180
Hope this helps, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’ve any questions or need further information.
Kind regards
Nick
praveen says
October 1, 2018 at 01:50Hi,
Do you have service providers in US ?
Nick Dardalis says
October 1, 2018 at 08:51Hello thanks for your question. Our website is an information resource only and does not quote directly or provide any products. It might be worth you searching for suppliers of Pellini blinds in the US that may be able to help you.
Emma says
November 11, 2018 at 13:46Hi
I live in Kinmel Bay, Conwy, North Wales and am looking to have some glass units replaced with integral blinds in my bathroom window, kitchen windows and door, and also summerhouse windows and doors.
Please can you suggest any companies local to our area that do this?
Thanks
Nick Dardalis says
November 18, 2018 at 09:00Hello Emma, if you get in touch with Morley Glass directly, hopefully they can put you in touch with a local installer.
Morley Glass.
http://www.morleyglass.co.uk
0113 277 8722
sales@morleyglass.co.uk
Unit 3 Leeds 27 Industrial Estate,
Bruntcliffe Way,
Leeds,
LS27 0HH
Moira Oxenham says
February 17, 2019 at 09:31Can you recommend a supplier/fitter to replace the glass in our patio doors with glass with fitted blinds. Can electronic blinds be fitted in patio doors? We live in Bexley Kent.
Nick Dardalis says
February 21, 2019 at 08:17Hello Moira, thank you for your enquiry.
As we say, the age of the doors affects whether older doors can have the glass changed for integral blinds. Another thing to consider is the location of the magnets if manual and the location of the sensors if remote or solar controlled so worth speaking to a specialist about this.
I can suggest the below for you.
Newlite Home Improvements.
http://www.newlite.co.uk
77 Bohemia Road
St Leonards
TN37 6RJ
07801 514793
01424 892013
info@newlite.co.uk
Britelite Windows (Maidstone Show Centre)
Britelite House,
Bircholt Road,
Parkwood Trading Estate,
Maidstone, Kent,
ME15 9XY
0808 2743818
https://www.britelitewindows.co.uk
Hope this helps
Kind regards
Nick