Express Bi-Folding Doors

Express Bi-Folding Doors: British-made aluminium bifold and sliding doors

Express Bi-Folding Doors is a British company dedicated to the design, manufacture and installation of aluminium bifold and sliding doors, windows, entrance doors and bespoke glazing solutions. The company presents itself as an aluminium door specialist and states that it is the UK's largest specialist manufacturer and installer of high-end bifold and sliding doors, windows and roofing products. Its activity dates back to 2007 and, according to its own information, it employs more than 300 people.

Production takes place at its head office in Leeds, Yorkshire, where its main showroom is also located. The company distributes and installs throughout the UK and also offers nationwide supply-only and a dedicated service for construction professionals and commercial projects.

Product range

The company's range covers several families of aluminium and glass products:

• External aluminium bifold doors: XP View, XP88, XP10 and Steel Look systems.
• External sliding doors: XP Glide, XP Glide LS20 (lift & slide), double sliding patio doors, XP Slide Panoramic+ triple-track sliders.
• Aluminium windows: casement windows, bay windows, tilt & turn windows, aluminium curtain walling and triangle gable windows.
• Aluminium entrance doors: premium doors, XP77, Smart Signature Doors and pivot doors.
• Bespoke glazing solutions: shading solutions, glass balustrade, balcony glass, entrance atriums, aluminium cladding.
• Glass roofing: lantern skylights, glass lean-to roofing, flat roof skylights and pyramid skylights.

Process and warranty

The company describes an end-to-end service that begins with the initial enquiry, continues with a site visit and survey, and covers design, manufacture and installation. By controlling the entire process, it takes full responsibility for the work and offers a 10-year warranty, together with documentation of compliance with applicable building regulations. According to its presentation, this direct-from-manufacturer sales model allows it to offer pricing and advice without intermediaries.

Showrooms and national presence

Express Bi-Folding Doors has several showrooms in the UK. The Leeds showroom, located next to the head office and factory, is open seven days a week. The Glasgow, Weybridge, Milton Keynes and Bournemouth showrooms are open six days a week. The company also mentions a showroom in Dublin. The Glasgow showroom is presented as the largest of its kind in Scotland. In addition to its own spaces, its products are exhibited at annual trade fairs and events in Birmingham, London, Farnborough, Surrey, Harrogate, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Projects and clients

The company focuses on renovation and new-build projects, from the installation of a single product to large Grand Designs-style projects. Its published case studies include Hill Crest (West Yorkshire), The Courtyard and Beechcroft (Broxbourne), with examples of sliding doors, windows and roofs. The company states that all images and videos on its website and social channels show products it has manufactured and installations it has carried out, with no rendered images or stock photography.

Customer profile and service

The target audience includes private homeowners undertaking renovations or extensions, as well as construction professionals and commercial projects. The company offers direct support via its sales email and provides a nationwide supply-only service. Its offering is built on British manufacturing and a range of bespoke-designed aluminium products.