The short version
We can supply and fit steel sliding and bi-folding doors in Chester and across Cheshire, manual or electric, with insulated or single-skin leaves and wicket doors wherever staff need everyday access.
- Town
- Chester
- Postcode district
- CH1
- Area
- Cheshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Insulated options. Insulated panel infill and edge seals for heated buildings.
- Folding leaves. Bi-folding leaves stack neatly where side wall space is limited.
- Electric operation. Motorised leaves with the safety devices needed to protect against crushing and shearing.
- Wide spans. Very wide openings are handled by adding leaves, so width is rarely a limit.
- No headroom needed. With side-opening leaves, cranes, lights and services overhead stay clear.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting bi-folding doors to a maintenance workshop where overhead gantry cranes rule out a roller shutter or sectional door.
- Adding a steel support beam and top-hung track so a sliding door leaves the floor flush for forklifts.
- Automating a pair of heavy bi-parting sliding doors with a drive motor, safety edges and photocells.
Powered door rules that apply in Chester
Chester is in England, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.
Keeping your site running during the work
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
Budgeting for sliding and folding industrial doors in Chester
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Sliding / folding industrial doors | £5,995 – £24,995 |
| Strip-out and disposal on replacement | £345 – £1,195 per door |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to fit sliding doors in Chester?
A pair of manual sliding doors on a sound structure is usually fitted in a day or two. Large folding doors, electric operation and new steelwork add time, which we set out with your quote.
Can our existing sliding doors in Chester be motorised?
Often, if the leaves and track are in good condition. We assess the doors, fit a drive and the safety devices needed, and take on the conformity responsibilities that come with converting a manual door to power.
Which is better for our Chester site, top-hung or bottom-rolling?
Top-hung keeps the floor flush but needs a strong structure overhead. Bottom-rolling suits lighter buildings but needs a clean, protected floor rail. We recommend one after checking both on survey.
Sliding and folding industrial doors near Chester
Working in Chester? We also take on jobs in Ellesmere Port, Halewood, Bebington and across Cheshire.
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Ellesmere Port
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Halewood
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Bebington
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Runcorn
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Heswall
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Widnes
Other services in Chester
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Bollards and door protection
More about Sliding and folding industrial doors · industrial doors in Chester. Last updated 19 October 2026.