Finding a bi-fold door supply-only service for a project development
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Bi-fold doors help to make the most of natural light and can be the ideal finishing touch to a property development. However, it is important to find a high-quality bi-fold door supplier to ensure you deliver the best service possible. In this process, you need to consider whether a supply-only bi-fold doors service or a complete service offering is ideal for you.
Find out more about what to look for in a bi-fold door supplier, and whether a supply-only service is ideal for you.
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Find out more about bi-fold door supply-only services and their key benefits.
Read what to consider when finding a high-quality bi-fold door supplier.
Read what is meant by a supply and install service for bi-fold doors, and the benefits of this.
Find out when a supply-only service may benefit you as a project developer.
Find out more about Origin’s complete offering.
What is a bi-fold door supply-only service?
Many commercial door suppliers will only offer to supply the door, leaving you to install the door for your project and ensure it is secure and fitted correctly. Commercial bi-fold door suppliers such as Origin, however, offer a supply and installation service as part of a full commercial offering. This can ensure that the bi-fold door is fitted securely and professionally, leaving this job to experts in front door installation. Origin would source a professional, local installer to install the bi-fold door.
However, if you are only looking for a bi-fold door supplier, and don’t feel you could benefit from having an expert on board to help you specify and install a door – a bi-fold door supply-only service may be ideal for you. In a supply-only service, you would be responsible for installing the door correctly.
Read more about Origin’s commercial offering here.
What should you look for in a bi-fold door supplier?
Don’t prioritise price over quality
Although you may be tempted to choose the cheapest supplier possible – bear in mind that quality should be the main priority when choosing a supplier. Choosing a bi-fold door that will last a long time and require little maintenance will instil confidence in a client of your service, and your reputation as a project developer will improve.
Excellent customer service
Working with a supplier that offers a one point of contact and excellent communication can ensure you receive useful ongoing support. Read about Origin’s customer service
Ensure the supplier meets the necessary quality standards and regulations
Choosing a supplier that adheres to current regulations is vital for new build properties, so ensure you do some research into the certifications and quality standards they meet. Consider factors such as security, energy efficiency and safety requirements.
Look for a supplier who can offer fast lead times
Fast lead times are an important aspect of working with a supplier, particularly if you have strict deadlines to meet. Thanks to all products being made in Britain, property developers needing bi-fold doors can benefit from convenient lead times too, with products manufactured and delivered in as little as 24 hours (or whenever you need them). This industry-best lead time delivery promise is ideal if you want to ensure your projects run on time.
Consider choosing a bespoke supplier
When you're looking for a bi-fold door supplier for a project development, there are lots of benefits to choosing a new window and door supplier who can offer bespoke solutions. Firstly, opting for a bespoke bi-fold door supplier allows you to choose the exact size and configuration you need for your building project. Using a bespoke supplier also allows you to pick from a range of door styles, sightline and glazing options and accessories to suit your preferred aesthetic.
If you choose Origin as a supplier - you can colour the door in line with the style of the development building, and ensure that the door has all of the functionality you need for a specific development.
Find out more about the Origin commercial offering here.
Origin offers a range of bespoke options when choosing a commercial aluminium bi-fold door for a property development. This means you have complete control over the size and configuration of the door, the colour of the door and handles, and even threshold options.
Read more about the benefits of choosing a bespoke aluminium door supplier.
Consider the design options provided
Aluminium bi-fold doors come in a multitude of colours, with black, dark grey and white being particularly popular. Black is a classic, stylish colour that works alongside a wide range of colour schemes, while the neutral metallic tones or white provides lightness and calm where darker colours are unable.
Many door manufacturers—Origin included—use the industry-standard RAL colour chart, which is made up of over 150 different shades and tones. View the range of colours available for our bi-fold doors here.
The best colour for your project depends on the style of property and the colours of the other materials used on the build. Pastel colours such as blue and green can add a touch of brightness to any property, whereas black, grey and white bi-fold doors can maintain that classic, simple style.
What guarantees does the supplier offer?
Ensure the doors you choose to supply for a property development have a long guarantee. Origin’s bi-fold doors, for example, have a product guarantee of up to 20 years.
What is a supply and install service for aluminium bi-fold doors?
Many bi-fold doors will only offer to supply the door, leaving you to install the door for your project and ensure it is secure and fitted correctly. However, there are suppliers, such as Origin, that will work alongside expert installation partners to provide a full commercial offering.
Why choose a supply and install bi-fold door service?
Installing patio doors as part of a commercial project can be time-consuming – particularly when you have more important elements of a construction project to focus on. Origin offers more than just supplying front doors - we can arrange both the supply and installation for you if you wish. If you've got multiple developments, you're renovating a non-residential building or you have a complex project that needs specialised patio doors, having a door specialist on hand can be a huge relief.
Allowing an expert installer to fit and install a bi-fold door can also provide you with reassurance that they are experts in the specific door model and installation – and will therefore perform a high-quality installation service. At Origin, we have a nationwide network of experienced installation partners who will support you throughout the installation process.
When is a supply-only bi-fold door service ideal for you?
If you are only looking for a supplier, and don’t feel you could benefit from having an expert on board to help you specify and install a door – a supply-only bi-fold door service may be ideal for you. However, ensure you are confident in installing the door, and that you have specified the right type of door for your development.
Origin’s complete turn-key solution
Origin offers customers an extensive range of commercial aluminium bi-fold doors in various designs, colours and sizes, ensuring that there's something to suit everyone's needs. Secondly, Origin has a strong focus on its green credentials - all its products are made using sustainable materials and production methods. Origin products also meet the highest possible security standards, meaning that you can feel comfortable about using them in your property development. Finally, at Origin, we offer a comprehensive warranty on all our products, giving you peace of mind that your project will offer your customers longevity. Working alongside our nationwide network of installation partners, we pride ourselves on supporting you from concept, through design, tender, delivery, completion and beyond.
Do you want to use Origin as a door supplier for your project development? Discuss your project with us today!
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