Somerset · England
Sliding Doors in Somerset
Want a clearer view of the garden from your home in Somerset? Slimline aluminium sliders keep frames to a minimum and take up no room when opened.
- Guide from £1,795
- 16 towns covered
- Postcode areas BA, BS, TA
uPVC patio doors across Somerset
Making an opening wider for new sliding doors is structural work that needs building control approval and a correctly sized lintel or steel. Replacing doors in the existing opening is simpler. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas may also need planning or other consent for the change.
Replacing patio doors in the same opening usually takes about a day on site, longer for wide multi-panel systems or where heavy glass needs extra hands or lifting gear. The doors are made to the survey sizes first, and the lead time is confirmed in writing with the quote.
Older patio doors with worn rollers often feel heavy and grind along the track. Modern sliding doors use adjustable stainless or sealed bearing rollers designed for heavy glass, but they still need a clean, level track. Grit in the bottom track is the main reason a sliding door becomes stiff.
The cost of sliding patio doors depends on the opening size, the number of panels and tracks, aluminium or uPVC, standard or lift-and-slide hardware, colour, glass and threshold. Very large panels may need lifting equipment. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes your figure.
Towns we cover for sliding doors in Somerset
Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.
What applies in Somerset
Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Approved Document L sets the minimum energy performance for replacement windows and doors in existing homes in England: a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K, or Window Energy Rating band B for windows; doors can instead meet a Door Set Energy Rating (band B, or band C for doors more than 60% glazed); rooflights need 2.2 W/m²K.
Somerset has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief. Salt and sand collect in sliding door tracks near the coast, wearing rollers and seals more quickly, so tracks need more frequent cleaning. Stainless running gear, a coating suited to marine exposure and a raised threshold help on exposed elevations facing the sea.
Rural patios are often uneven or sit below the floor, so threshold height, drainage and level tracks need careful planning. Exposed sites benefit from stiffer frames, robust weather seals and laminated glass, as homes may be some distance from neighbours.
Guide prices
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Aluminium slider, 1800 mm wide | £2,695 – £3,495 |
| Aluminium slider, 3000 mm wide | £3,995 – £5,095 |
| Lift-and-slide, 4000 mm wide | £6,695 – £8,595 |
| uPVC patio door, 1800 mm wide | £1,795 – £2,395 |
Choosing your sliding doors
Lift-and-slide doors
Panels lift off their seals to glide, then drop to seal tightly when closed; suited to very large, heavy glass panels.
uPVC patio doors
A lower-cost in-line sliding door with chunkier frames, available in white, grey and woodgrain foils for standard openings.
Multi-track configuration
Two, three or four tracks so several panels stack behind each other, opening one or both sides of the frame.
Glass specification
Toughened low-E double glazing as standard, with triple glazing, laminated security glass, acoustic or solar-control glass available.
Sliding Doors in Somerset: questions
Can sliding doors have a level threshold?
Yes, many sliding door systems offer a low or flush bottom track for near level access. They need good external drainage and some shelter, because a flush track is less weather resistant than a raised sill. On exposed elevations, a slightly raised threshold is often the more reliable choice, and the survey checks which suits your patio.
What guarantee comes with sliding patio doors?
Manufacturer guarantees apply to the frames, coating, rollers, locks and sealed units, and the terms are confirmed in writing. Cover for rollers can depend on regular cleaning, so read the conditions. Guarantee terms for the installation are set out in writing with your quote, so you know exactly what is covered before you go ahead.
How secure are sliding patio doors?
Modern sliding patio doors can be secure when fitted with multi-point hook locks, anti-lift blocks, internally beaded glass and an anti-snap cylinder. Older doors without anti-lift protection are a known weak point. Asking for a system tested to PAS 24 and choosing laminated glass on ground-floor doors gives a practical security benchmark.
How long does it take to install sliding doors?
Replacing a typical set of sliding patio doors takes about a day on site, and large multi-panel or lift-and-slide systems can take longer, especially if lifting equipment is needed. The doors are made to order first, and the manufacturing lead time is confirmed in writing when you accept the quote.
Which parts of Somerset do you cover for sliding doors?
We cover the whole of Somerset, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil and Bridgwater, and postcode areas BA, BS, TA. Building rules for sliding doors here follow the regulations for England. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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