--- title: "Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex | Bi-Fold Doors & Glazing in Essex" description: "Family-run Essex installer of aluminium bi-fold doors, windows, double glazing and roof lanterns. Free survey, written quote, 10-year workmanship guarantee. 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You deal with the same people from first call to handover." } } ] } ] } --- We use essential cookies to run this site and, with your consent, analytics cookies to measure enquiries. [Cookie Policy](/cookie-policy/) AcceptReject [![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex logo](/assets/bde-logo-DjJb1e2T.png)](/) Services Areas [About](/about/)[Our Work](/our-work/)[Reviews](/reviews/)[Contact](/contact/) [07903 632039](tel:+447903632039)[Get a Free Quote](/contact/) Summer Offer Bi-folding doors **£680 per panel** [Get a free quote](/contact/) ![Recently completed Essex home with full-height aluminium bi-fold doors and lit windows at dusk by Bi Folds & Windows Direct](/assets/hero-home-BAPBohk_.jpg) 5★ Rated · Family-run · Covering Essex # Bi-Fold Doors, Windows & Glazing in Essex. Built to last. Quoted honestly. Aluminium bi-folds, double glazing and roof lanterns installed across Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon and the wider Essex region — by the same family-run team from quote to handover. [Get a Free Quote](#contact) [07903 632039](tel:+447903632039) 10-year workmanship guarantee Over 10 years of trade experience Reply within 1 working hour Family-run, founded June 2020 · Companies House No. 12684765 · No pushy sales, ever See our work in motion ## Real installs. Real Essex homes. A short walk-through of a recent bi-fold and aluminium glazing project — fitted by our own in-house team, start to finish. Your browser does not support the video tag. 10-Year Warranty 10+ Years' Experience Family-Run Quotes 7am–8pm Own Fitting Team No Pushy Sales Our Services ## Window, door and glazing services across Essex From a single replacement front door to a full aluminium bi-fold and roof lantern package — we cover the full spectrum of residential glazing for Essex homeowners. ![Aluminium bi-fold doors open onto a garden, Essex installation](/assets/17-C24cg4ZI.jpeg) Doors ### Bi-Fold Doors Slim-frame aluminium bi-folds from leading aluminium systems — opening up living space and connecting your home to the garden with smooth, weather-tight performance. [Read more about bi-fold doors in Essex](/bi-fold-doors-essex/) ![Newly installed anthracite grey casement window on an Essex home](/assets/26-C0bxWI4I.jpeg) Glazing ### Window Installation Full supply-and-fit on casement, sash and tilt-and-turn windows. We handle survey, manufacture, removal and clean installation across Essex. [Read more about window installation in Essex](/window-installation-essex/) ![Anthracite grey double-glazed window fitted to a brick Essex home](/assets/34-BoEsgrvA.jpeg) Glazing ### Double Glazing A-rated sealed units that cut heat loss, reduce noise from busy Essex roads and quietly drop your energy bills year after year. [Read more about double glazing in Essex](/double-glazing-essex/) ![Slim-frame aluminium windows on a contemporary Essex home](/assets/aluminium-window-real-B5ow3ySS.jpeg) Glazing ### Aluminium Windows Slim sightlines, large glass area and a 30-year frame life. Ideal for contemporary extensions and rear elevations across Essex. [Read more about aluminium windows in Essex](/aluminium-windows-essex/) ![Large roof lantern over an Essex kitchen extension with sliding doors](/assets/MAIN-Dsl_Gbza.jpeg) Glazing ### Roof Lanterns & Rooflights aluminium roof lanterns and flat rooflights that flood single-storey extensions with daylight while keeping U-values low. [Read more about roof lanterns & rooflights in Essex](/roof-lanterns-essex/) ![Front door set with sidelights installed on an Essex property](/assets/15-CgtOUbvD.jpeg) Doors ### Composite Doors Solid-core composite front and back doors with multi-point locking — secure, low-maintenance, and finished in colours that suit Essex housing stock. [Read more about composite doors in Essex](/composite-doors-essex/) [Request a Free Survey](#contact) Why Choose Us ## Why Essex homeowners choose Bi Folds & Windows Direct ### Over 10 years of trade experience Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex Ltd brings over a decade of trade experience to every job — incorporated 20 June 2020 (Companies House No. 12684765). ### Family-run, not corporate Launched independently in June 2020, we still answer our own phones. You speak to the people doing the work — not a call centre or a commission-driven salesperson. ### Available 7am–8pm, seven days We quote outside normal trade hours so working homeowners aren't forced to take a day off. Evening and weekend appointments are standard, not a favour. ### No pushy sales, ever No 'today-only' discounts, no four-hour pitches at your kitchen table. We measure, advise, leave a written quote, and let you decide in your own time. ### Full project management From the first measure to final clean-down, one team owns the job. Survey, manufacture, install and aftercare are all handled in-house. ### Premium product partners We install systems from leading aluminium and roof lantern systems — manufacturers chosen for genuine longevity, not headline pricing. Service Areas ## Areas we cover across Essex Essex-based and Essex-focused. We install across the county's main towns and travel further afield for full-house projects and larger commercial work — including Greater London, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, East Sussex and Surrey. ### [Chelmsford](#area-chelmsford) Bi-fold doors and aluminium glazing across Chelmsford city, Springfield, Great Baddow and the CM1–CM3 postcodes. ### [Brentwood](#area-brentwood) Premium installations through Brentwood, Shenfield, Hutton and Ingatestone — period properties and new-build extensions alike. ### [Basildon](#area-basildon) Window replacements and composite doors throughout Basildon, Pitsea, Laindon and Wickford (SS13–SS15). ### [Billericay](#area-billericay) Roof lanterns, bi-folds and full glazing packages across Billericay, Stock and the surrounding CM12 postcodes. ### [Rayleigh](#area-rayleigh) Coastal-grade aluminium windows and doors through Rayleigh, Hockley, Rochford and Hullbridge. ### [Harlow](#area-harlow) Modern glazing for Harlow new-towns and surrounding villages — Old Harlow, Sawbridgeworth and the CM17–CM20 areas. ### [Dartford](#area-dartford) Bi-fold doors and aluminium windows across Dartford, Greenhithe and Stone — straightforward access via the QE2 crossing. ### [Gravesend](#area-gravesend) Replacement glazing and composite doors throughout Gravesend, Northfleet and the wider DA11–DA12 area. ### [Hertford](#area-hertford) Premium aluminium installs across Hertford, Ware and Hertford Heath — period and contemporary homes alike. Recent Work ## Recent installations across Essex A snapshot of recent projects across our core service categories — every image is from a real install completed by our own fitting team. ![Aluminium bi-fold doors opening onto a garden, Essex installation](/assets/1-BMeCUyfa.jpeg) ### Bi-Fold & Sliding Doors ![Anthracite grey aluminium casement window installed on an Essex home](/assets/10-B359beSq.jpeg) ### Aluminium & Casement Windows ![Aluminium French patio doors fitted to an Essex property](/assets/14-1lCJ-sud.jpeg) ### French & Patio Doors ![Composite front door with sidelights installed in Essex](/assets/2-5ID0kskw.jpeg) ### Composite Front Doors ![Roof lantern over an Essex kitchen extension](/assets/7-CiwGEhBz.jpeg) ### Roof Lanterns & Skylights ![Glazed extension and exterior glazing on an Essex home](/assets/11-BldhS2bV.jpeg) ### Extensions & Exterior Glazing [View more of our recent installations](/our-work/) Reviews ## What Essex customers say [Leave us a Google review](https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJLcdj0R6j2EcRWwIgzTJ5dFs) Gallery ## A closer look at our work ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 1](/assets/3-Bxu3lJzM.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 2](/assets/6-BHKTpb7_.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 3](/assets/8-0tytlDL4.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 4](/assets/9-6jwy5040.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 5](/assets/12-D8u9eV26.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 6](/assets/13-SQjStm2J.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 7](/assets/16-C-qKRjwC.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 8](/assets/18-B2ep7GoH.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 9](/assets/19-BlrmHHj6.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 10](/assets/20-Cidp8mmx.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 11](/assets/22-CwQDgsuz.jpeg) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex installation 12](/assets/25-DRQdVEca.jpeg) About Us ## A family-run Essex glazing company with over 10 years of trade experience Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex Ltd was incorporated on 20 June 2020 (Companies House No. 12684765) and is run by director Billy Hutcherson. The business supplies and installs aluminium bi-fold doors, uPVC and aluminium windows, composite front doors and roof lanterns directly to homeowners across Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire. We're a small, family team — which is exactly the point. The person who measures your job is the person who fits it, the person who answers your call is the person quoting your work, and the company you sign with is the company you'll be calling for aftercare in five years' time. [Read more about our Essex glazing team](/about/) At a glance - Incorporated 20 June 2020 - Trade experience 10+ years - Company No. 12684765 - Coverage Essex, Kent & Hertfordshire - Team Family-run How It Works ## From first call to final handover 01 ### Get in touch Call, email or use the form. We'll arrange a survey at a time that suits — including evenings and weekends. 02 ### Free home survey We measure accurately, talk through options honestly, and leave a written specification. No deposit, no commitment. 03 ### Manufacture Once approved, your frames are built to order. Aluminium systems typically take 4–6 weeks from sign-off. 04 ### Installation Our own fitting team install — never sub-contracted. Most jobs complete in 1–4 days, kept clean and tidy throughout. 05 ### Aftercare Adjustments, rebalancing and warranty support are included. The team that fits the job is the team that looks after it. Local Knowledge ## Glazing in Essex: what local homeowners need to know Essex housing stock is unusually varied — from late-Victorian terraces in Brentwood and 1930s semis across Chelmsford, to new-build estates around Basildon, Billericay and Harlow, and the larger detached properties of Rayleigh and the Rochford district. Each generation of housing brings its own glazing challenges, and a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn't work in this part of the country. Period properties usually need careful handling: original sash openings and listed-building constraints often rule out standard PVC replacements, which is why we approach [period window installations across Essex](/window-installation-essex/) with timber-effect and slim aluminium options where consent allows. Conversely, the rear extensions and open-plan kitchens going up across newer Essex housing are increasingly specified with slim [aluminium bi-fold doors in Essex](/bi-fold-doors-essex/) and aluminium [roof lanterns and rooflights](/roof-lanterns-essex/) — products that didn't really exist on the residential market a decade ago. Coastal exposure also matters. Properties in [Rayleigh and Rochford](/areas/rayleigh/), Hockley and out towards Southend benefit from marine-grade aluminium powder coatings that resist salt corrosion. Inland, the priority shifts towards thermal performance and noise reduction — particularly along the busier A12 and A127 corridors through [Chelmsford city and the CM postcodes](/areas/chelmsford/) and [Basildon and Pitsea](/areas/basildon/). Knowing which spec actually matters for your street is the difference between a window that performs for thirty years and one that disappoints in five. FAQs ## Frequently asked questions ### How quickly can you come out for a quote? ### What areas of Essex do you cover? ### How long does a typical installation take? ### Do you offer guarantees on your work? ### Aluminium or PVC bi-folds — which is right for my home? ### Can you handle period and listed properties? ### Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern? ### Are you accredited and insured? ### What does the quote-to-install process look like? Get In Touch ## Get a free, no-pressure quote for your Essex glazing project Call, email or send a quick message. We'll arrange a survey at a time that suits — including evenings and weekends — and leave you with a written, itemised quotation. [07903 632039](tel:+447903632039) [info@bifoldsdirectessex.co.uk](mailto:info@bifoldsdirectessex.co.uk) Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex Ltd Covering Essex · Company No. 12684765 Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm Sat–Sun · 9am–5pm Quote slots until 8pm [Request Your Free Quote](#quote-form) ![Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex](/assets/bde-logo-DjJb1e2T.png) Family-run installer of bi-fold doors, aluminium windows, double glazing and roof lanterns. Covering Essex and the surrounding counties with 10+ years of trade experience. [07903 632039](tel:+447903632039) [07400 457838](tel:+447400457838) [info@bifoldsdirectessex.co.uk](mailto:info@bifoldsdirectessex.co.uk) [](https://facebook.com/bifoldsdirectessex)[](https://instagram.com/bifoldsdirectessex)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bifolds-windows-direct/) Glazing & Windows - [Window installation Essex](/window-installation-essex/) - [Double glazing](/double-glazing-essex/) - [Aluminium windows](/aluminium-windows-essex/) - [Roof lanterns & rooflights](/roof-lanterns-essex/) - [Conservatories](/conservatories-essex/) - [All glazing services](/glazing-essex/) Doors - [Bi-fold doors Essex](/bi-fold-doors-essex/) - [Sliding doors](/sliding-doors-essex/) - [Composite doors](/composite-doors-essex/) - [Front doors](/front-doors-essex/) - [All door services](/doors-essex/) Guides - [All guides & advice](/blog/) - [Bi-folding door benefits](/bi-folding-door-benefits/) - [Summer upgrade guide](/summer-window-and-door-upgrades/) - [Aluminium vs PVC](/aluminium-vs-pvc-bifold-doors/) - [Double vs triple glazing](/double-glazing-vs-triple-glazing/) - [Window energy ratings](/window-energy-ratings-explained/) - [Signs you need new windows](/signs-you-need-new-windows/) - [Installation process](/window-installation-process/) Areas We Cover - [Loughton](/areas/loughton/) - [Epping](/areas/epping/) - [Theydon Bois](/areas/theydon-bois/) - [Chigwell](/areas/chigwell/) - [Woodford](/areas/woodford/) - [Chelmsford](/areas/chelmsford/) - [Brentwood](/areas/brentwood/) - [Billericay](/areas/billericay/) - [Hertford](/areas/hertford/) Hours - Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm - Sat–Sun · 9am–5pm - Quotes: 7am–8pm daily We accept Visa Mastercard Amex PayPal Apple Pay Bank transfer also accepted · No card surcharges © 2026 Bi Folds & Windows Direct of Essex Ltd · Company No. 12684765 [Privacy](/privacy-policy/)[Terms](/terms-conditions/)[Cookies](/cookie-policy/) [Call](tel:+447903632039)[Free Quote](#contact)