sliding doors

With a sliding door, you bring the delights of the outside in. Sliding doors come in different shapes and sizes. This page will provide more information about the materials types and the corresponding costs.

What are sliding door prices?

The prices of your sliding door are largely determined by the choice of material, the number of sections and the dimensions of the sliding door. On average, they range from £2,500 to £6,500. The table below shows the average sliding door prices broken down by material and size.

Choice 1: Sliding door parts

The size exerts a lot of influence on the price. We divide the dimensions into parts for convenience. Your sliding door is available in 2,3, or 4 parts. The average width of a sliding door:

• 2-piece sliding door is, on average, between 2 and 3 metres wide
• 3-piece sliding door is, on average, between 4 and 5 metres wide
• 4-piece sliding door is, on average, between 5 and 6 metres wide

The cheapest option is a 2-piece sliding door. More sections, on the other hand, bring in more light. Here you can find more price information:

These prices include HR++ glass. A glazier takes care of this entire process.

The advantages of a sliding door compared to a standard door

A sliding door brings many advantages. The most important ones are listed below:

1. With a sliding door, your garden is more involved with your living room. Provides a lot of light. A healthy addition to your home.
2. A better view allows you to get more value out of your garden. Your living room also seems more spacious.
3. When you open your sliding doors, a lot of fresh air comes in. Or use the tilt position to let some oxygen flow in.
4. The sliding door takes up little space because it does not fold out.
5. With a sliding door, you will save on energy costs because your sliding door catches more sun.

Choice 2: Sliding door material

If you are looking for a sliding door that fits perfectly into your interior, it is wise first to study the different types of material. The three most popular materials are plastic, wood and aluminium. In the table below, you will find the advantages and disadvantages of each type of material.

Choice 3: The suitable glass in your sliding doors

What do you base your choice of glass on? We recommend you choose HR++ glass. Generally, this glass’s insulation value and price have the highest efficiency. Normal single glazing has an average U-value of between 5 and 6. For your insulation, the lower the U-value, the better your insulation. This U-value indicates the amount of heat loss. Take a look at the average costs with corresponding average U-values:

Choice 4: Your sliding system

Here we compare 2 choices for you. The Lift&Slide and the Tilt&Slide.

The Lift&Slide:

• The Lift&Slide is easy to operate.
• You only have the ability to slide with this door.

The Tilt&Slide:

• The Tilt&Slide, the word that says it all, also has a tilting function. This can come in handy when you want to keep your dose of fresh air small.

Choice 5: Buy a sliding door screen

With a sliding door screen, you will no longer be bothered by arthropod invaders. What’s more, other debris will also stay out, from ants to mosquitoes. Screens are easily affordable and available in many sizes. The most popular types of screens are:

Tip:

We recommend the magnetic screen door. It closes automatically and immediately after you walk through it. This way, even your pets can switch between inside and outside undisturbed.

Let your sliding door be professionally installed.

Specialists have much experience, but this does not always come out. Therefore, do your own research. We recommend that you compare several sliding door quotes. While comparing quotes, we recommend you take the following points into account:

1. What does the specialist expect from you? Check the quote thoroughly.
2. Does the specialist charge for call-out costs, and what is his hourly wage?
3. Who will assemble the sliding doors?
4. Look at the start and end date of the project.
5. Check the warranty conditions.
6. Check the seals of approval (a reference to a bit of seal of approval).

Quality assurance with seals of approval

Before installing your sliding doors, take a look at the seals of approval available:

• KOMO. This quality mark focuses on quality assurance. KOMO promotes overall building quality and provides insurance options. Risks regarding the required quality are safeguarded. KOMO helps you draw up a quality assurance plan.
• KIWA creates confidence in a product or service. They do this by doing a lot of testing and making these results measurable.
• FSC & PEFC. These are 2 labels that ensure wooden products are produced in an environmentally friendly way.
• SKG (The Foundation for Quality Facade Construction). SKG inspects factories to check the value of products and processes. This is also how they do this for sliding doors. A sliding door with the SKG label guarantees quality.
• Policy mark Safe Living. This quality mark indicates that your house meets the requirements of a well-secured home. This goes beyond just locks. It also includes the use of exterior lighting and the use of social control.
• BouwGarant. Contractors, handymen, experience experts and specialists receive this quality mark when they provide reliable, high-quality service.

Tips for buying a sliding door

Here are some simple tips to help you buy a sliding door. So that you end up finding the best sliding doors to suit your needs.

Tip 1. Map out your needs and review your choice

Before making a hasty decision, make a clear plan. Determine your budget and other requirements. Once you have determined your requirements, you can choose the model you value. If you see the chance, look at the showroom beforehand for a good idea about your choice.

Tip 2. Have your old sliding door disposed of by the specialist

The costs mentioned at the beginning include disposing of your old sliding door. Most trade specialists consider it part of their service to dispose of your old sliding door. Check if this is the case with a specialist in your area.

Tip 3. Check the warranty

An accident is in a small corner. Usually, you are entitled to 10-year insurance from the specialist, but always check whether this is the case with your sliding door.

Tip 4. Compare specialists

Please have your sliding door installation carried out by a specialist. Specialists have many years of experience, so you can know the best result. Every specialist has pros and cons, so compare specialists to determine which best suits your needs.