The short version
We can supply and fit steel sliding and bi-folding doors in Chelmsford and across Essex, manual or electric, with insulated or single-skin leaves and wicket doors wherever staff need everyday access.
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Postcode district
- CM1
- Area
- Essex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Chelmsford
- Wide spans. Openings of almost any width split into as many leaves as needed.
- Top-hung or bottom-rolling. We hang the door from above or run it on a floor rail depending on what the building can support.
- Insulated options. Insulated panel infill and edge seals for heated buildings.
- Robust build. Steel frames carry cladding to suit the building, from profiled steel to timber boarding.
- Folding leaves. Where there is little wall either side, folding leaves concertina into a compact stack.
What this work can involve
- Automating a pair of heavy bi-parting sliding doors with a drive motor, safety edges and photocells.
- Supplying insulated sliding leaves with edge seals for a converted building now used as a heated workshop.
- Fitting bi-folding doors to a maintenance workshop where overhead gantry cranes rule out a roller shutter or sectional door.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Chelmsford?
In England, two sets of duties meet at a powered door. The installer who supplies or motorises it must hand over a door that meets the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, tested against BS EN 12453 and documented. The business in control of the premises must then maintain it: regulation 5 of the Workplace Regulations 1992 covers maintenance, and regulation 18 requires upward-opening doors to have a device that stops them falling back and powered doors to have features that prevent trapping.
Access, phasing and timing
Electrical work is the part that most often delays a job. If a new or converted door needs a supply, we confirm the motor's requirement at quote stage so your electrician can provide an isolator in the right place before installation day.
Guide prices
| 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
Which is better for our Chelmsford 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.
Do you repair sliding and folding doors in Chelmsford?
Yes. We replace trolleys, wheels, tracks, guides and damaged cladding on most makes of sliding and folding door. Repair visits are chargeable, and we quote before carrying out larger repairs or recommending replacement.
Will a sliding door fit our building in Chelmsford?
It needs wall space to the side for the leaves to slide past, or room for folded leaves to stack. We measure this on survey and choose between sliding, telescopic and folding layouts to suit what is there.
Sliding and folding industrial doors near Chelmsford
Chelmsford is in the CM1 postcode district in Essex. We also cover Billericay, Witham, Maldon.
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Billericay
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Witham
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Maldon
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Wickford
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Braintree
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Brentwood
Other services in Chelmsford
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door repairs
- Fire shutters
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Sliding and folding industrial doors · industrial doors in Chelmsford. Last updated 19 October 2026.