If you want a sliding door that is completely to your liking or if you are dealing with non-standard sizes, it is best to opt for a made-to-measure sliding door. The specialist will then ensure that the sliding door is completely to your liking and fits perfectly into your home. Find out all about the average prices and different options for a made-to-measure sliding door here.
What does a customised sliding door cost?
A customised sliding door costs on average £300 per m². The total cost depends on the size, the glass, the type of sliding door and the material. You can also choose additional options that affect the total price. Check out the average prices of a bespoke sliding door below.
| Type of sliding door | Sizes in cm (width x height) | Average price (including installation, VAT and HR++ glass) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-piece sliding door | 200 x 220 cm | £2.300 – £3,300 |
| 3-piece sliding door | 300 x 220 cm | £3,500 – £4,500 |
| 4-piece sliding door | 400 x 220 cm | £4.500 – £5,500 |
Find the best specialist for your project and get free quotes.
Start
What types of sliding doors can you have made to measure?
There are two types of sliding doors, both of which you can have custom-made. These are the lift-slide door and the tilt-slide door. Check out what exactly these types entail below.
Sliding sash
The lifting sash is the most commonly chosen sliding sash. You can open and lock this sliding door in many different ways. In addition, it is a user-friendly option because this sliding door is level. Sliding it open very easily because of the leverage this sliding door has.
Tilt-slide door
The tilt-slide door is a slightly simpler model and can be opened in two ways: the tilt position or fully slid open. Furthermore, it is a slightly less user-friendly type of sliding door compared to the lift-sliding door, as you create a threshold in the house with this model. Sliding the sliding door open is also heavier than with a lift-sliding door. On the other hand, the price is a lot lower than that of the lift-slide door.
What materials are there of sliding doors?
The three most commonly chosen materials for a sliding door are aluminium, plastic and wood. Each material comes with advantages and disadvantages. Check out the different features of these materials below.
Aluminium
Aluminium is the most expensive material, but it also has the most advantages. It is a strong and durable material with a lifespan of about 60 years. In addition, it is available in different colours. A aluminium sliding door gives your home a modern and industrial look.
Plastic
Plastic is the cheapest material you can choose. It is a maintenance-free material and available in many different colours and styles. However, keep in mind that you cannot easily repaint a plastic sliding door so you cannot easily change the appearance of the sliding door again.
Wood
A wood sliding door gives your home an authentic and warm look. Wood does require more maintenance compared to other materials. It is also important to consider the durability class of the wood. Durability classes can range from 1 to 5, with 1 having the longest lifespan.
| Material type | Advantages | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic sliding doors | – Best value for money – Average lifespan – Low maintenance – Available in many styles. different colours and even a fake wood look. – Easy to open because plastic does not weigh much |
– Less easy to paint – Sliding door repair a little trickier, plastic is a sturdy material |
| Wood sliding door | – Durable, wood is a natural product. – Easily repairable, damage is easy to touch up – Adds character to your home – Wood, especially hardwood, insulates well |
– Shortest lifespan of the 3 – Slightly more maintenance required |
| Aluminium sliding doors | – Very little to no maintenance required – Longest lifespan of the 3 – Are very secure, combining with lock & locking mechanism easy – Easy to slide, aluminium is quite light material – Excellent insulation |
– Slightly lesser insulation than plastic and/or wooden sliding doors – Less easy to paint |
What types of glass can you have fitted in a customised sliding door?
When having a sliding door fitted you can choose from a number of types of glass. In general, no single glass is fitted in sliding doors. This is because this glass is very thin and therefore very susceptible to damage. See below for the most popular types of glass:
- Double glazing; standard double glazing has an insulating effect due to the air between the two panes of glass. Compared to other insulating glass, this glass insulates moderately.
- HR ++ glass; this glass is most common in the Netherlands. Due to the argon gas, this type of glass insulates better than double glazing and, due to the addition of a metal layer, also better than HR+ glass.
- Triple glass; currently, HR++ glass, also called triple glass, insulates the best of all glass types. The glass consists of three panes of glass and therefore has two cavities filled with argon gas.
View the average prices of the glass types below.
| Glass types | U-value | Cost per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single glazing | 5 – 6 | £70 |
| Standard double glazing | 2.5 – 3 | £100 |
| HR | 1.5 – 2 | £ 110 |
| HR + | 1.2 – 1.7 | £ 120 |
| HR ++ | 0.9 – 1.2 | £ 130 |
| HR +++ | 0.5 – 1 | £ 150 |
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a made-to-measure sliding door?
To have a sliding door made to measure can be very interesting in the following cases:
- If the dimensions are different from standard sizes.
- If you want additional options added to it.
- If the standard options do not meet your requirements.
Advantages
Buying a customised sliding door brings several advantages. There are also general advantages of a sliding door. Check them out below.
- The sliding door fits your home exactly.
- The sliding door is exactly to your liking.
- It is possible to add extra options such as a ventilation grille or a mosquito net.
- It brings more light into your home due to the large windows.
- The house appears optically larger.
- It saves space because the doors slide instead of opening.
- It adds value to your home.
- It creates a nice transition to the garden.
Disadvantages
When buying a custom-made sliding door, there are also some disadvantages. Check out what these disadvantages are below.
- A bespoke sliding door is produced especially for you and often costs more than a standard sliding door.
- Any radiators placed against the facade where the sliding doors will be installed will have to be moved. Or underfloor heating will have to be chosen.
- There is more cleaning work involved than with normal window frames. This is because you are more likely to touch the glass when walking past it and it is at an accessible height for children.
- A sliding door is more prone to burglary than a normal façade. This makes it important that you choose good hardware.
Find the best specialist for your project and get free quotes.
Start
Frequently asked questions
An aluminium sliding door is slightly more expensive to buy than a plastic sliding door, but it also has more advantages. Aluminium has a longer lifespan, is a stronger material and also very durable.
A 3-metre sliding door costs on average between £3,000 and £4,000, including installation. The price depends on the material, type of glass and type of sliding door.
A tilt-slide door can be opened in two ways, namely the tilted position and fully opened. A lift-slide door can be slid open in any position. In addition, a lift-slide door is flush with the floor and a threshold arises with the tilt-slide door. A lift-slide door is therefore also more expensive to buy than a tilt-slide door.
