Do you want to buy a sliding door because you want more light in your home or want to visually create more space? Then have a look at the prices and options of sliding doors on this page and read useful tips to save costs.
What does a sliding door cost?
You don’t just buy a sliding door. The cost of a sliding door can range from around £2,500 to £6,500. Depending on the number of sections and the type of material, you will determine the price of your sliding doors. Take a look at the overview below to get an indication of the average prices of a sliding door.
| Sliding door | Gem. cost per sliding door ( incl. assembly, HR++ glass and VAT) |
|---|---|
| Wood | |
| 2-piece sliding door, 2 m wide | £2.600 – £4,500 |
| 3-piece sliding door, 4 m wide | £4,200 – £6,300 |
| 4-piece sliding door, 6 m wide | £5,700 – £7.800 |
| Plastic | |
| 2-piece sliding door, 2 m wide | £ 2,500 – £ 4,700 |
| 3-piece sliding door, 4 m wide | £ 4,100 – £ 6.000 |
| 4-piece sliding door, 6 m wide | £ 5,600 – £ 7,500 |
| Aluminium | |
| 2-piece sliding door, 2 m wide | £ 2,700 – £ 5.000 |
| 3-piece sliding door, 4 m wide | £ 4,300 – £ 6,600 |
| 4-piece sliding door, 6 m wide | £ 5,800 – £ 8.100 |
*The installation costs for the removal and installation of a sliding door average between £1,000 and £2,000, as this often requires the services of 2 specialists.
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Why should I buy a sliding door?
Buying a sliding door has a number of advantages. You will find these below.
1. Create a feeling of space
By buying a sliding door, you make the living room seem larger and thus create a feeling of space. Especially if you have a small, dark living room, it is smart to choose a sliding door.
2. More daylight
A sliding door has large sliding glass doors that allow a lot of light to enter the living room. This not only ensures that it gives a better look to the living room, you can also save on energy costs by increasing the temperature in the house.
3. Different materials available
A sliding door is made of various materials. You can choose from 3 types of materials: wood, plastic or aluminium. Each material has a different price. See the prices per material type in the table.
| 2-piece sliding door | Average costs incl. VAT per material type (excl. assembly costs and glass) |
|---|---|
| Wood sliding door | £ 1.045 – £ 1,890 |
| Plastic sliding door | £ 920 – £ 2,170 |
| Aluminium sliding door | £ 1,170 – £ 2,420 |
4. A sliding door according to your wishes
You compose your sliding door completely according to your wishes. Decide for example what colour you want your sliding door. Further decorate your sliding door with blinds. See the complete overview of additional options for composing your sliding door below.
| Extra option | Additional price per sliding door (incl. VAT) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Customised colour | £ 60 – £ 90 | Choose a different colour to match the sliding door to your living style. |
| HR++ insulation glass | £ 170 – £ 600 | Extra insulation which saves on energy costs. The additional charge depends on the width of the sliding door. |
| Adding sun blinds | £ 150 – £ 1,050 | Choose from screens, awnings, drop-screens, awnings, hoods and awnings. The surcharge depends on the dimensions. |
| Ventilation grille | £ 50 – £ 150 | A ventilation grille is an inexpensive way to ventilate the house. This not only saves you money on your energy bill, it is also good for the environment. |
Sliding door buying tips
In addition to the appearance of your sliding door, it is important to check its quality. It is a shame to spend a lot of money on a sliding door that breaks down in no time. Therefore, read below 3 tips that will help you buy a good quality sliding door.
1. Go for a reliable brand
Famous sliding door brands include: Finstral, Select Windows, Rehau, Gealan, Veka and Schueco. These brands are known for their solid quality products and often offer you a good warranty period. Before buying a sliding door, it is important to check this warranty period. Ask the specialist for this.
2. Check the quality marks
There are several quality marks that give you more security when it comes to quality. A quality mark says something about the quality of the work done by the specialist. Below is an overview of the quality marks you can look out for when buying a sliding door.
- KOMO Keurmerk: This quality mark is a mark of quality. If you hire a company with this quality mark, you can be sure that it works according to the relevant regulations in the construction industry.
- BouwGarant:Businesses with a BouwGarant quality mark have a certain level of craftsmanship, reliability and quality.
- Policy mark Safe Living: If a specialist has this quality mark, you can be sure that your home is properly secured. Houses with this quality mark have up to 90% less chance of being burgled.
- Kiwa Nederland: Specialists with Kiwa certification only sell sliding patio doors that meet international quality requirements.
3. Ask what is included
When receiving the sliding door quote, always ask what work is included when installing the sliding door. It is possible that you will also be expected to do something. In addition, discuss in advance what the warranty period is. This differs per specialist.
4. Quantity discounts
Ask your neighbours if they are also interested in installing a new sliding door. By buying several sliding doors, you often get volume discounts. As a result, you both benefit from this discount.
5. Paint your wooden sliding doors yourself
Save on painting costs by painting your sliding doors yourself. The cost of a painter is easily £30 per hour. This will save you an average of £100 to £150 per painting project.
6. Clean the sliding door
Save on the cost of a sliding door by enjoying the investment you will have made for longer. In fact, this is something that is regularly forgotten. If you clean your sliding door regularly, you will prevent your sliding door from aging quickly, which means you will not have to buy a new sliding door either. As a result, you will enjoy your investment for longer.
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