Would you like more light and space in your home, but not a major renovation? A sliding patio door is the perfect solution. Give your home a new look and enjoy the view of your garden. Check out the handy price overviews to get an indication of what sliding doors cost in your situation.
What does a sliding door cost?
The cost of a sliding door ranges from £2,500 to £6,500, including installation. The big difference in sliding door prices is largely due to the size, choice of material and type of glass. Sliding doors are available in 2, 3 or 4 sections and you can choose between fixed windows and sliding doors. Check out the average sliding door costs in the overview below.
| Plastic sliding door | Costs per sliding door (incl. assembly and VAT) |
|---|---|
| 2-piece sliding door, 3m wide incl. HR++ insulation glass | £3,800 – £4,800 |
| 3-piece sliding door, 4m wide incl. HR++ insulating glass | £ 4,800 – £ 5,800 |
| 4-piece sliding doors, 5m wide incl. HR++ insulating glass | £ 5,800 – £ 6,800 |
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Price examples
The installation costs for the removal and installation of a sliding door are on average £1,000 to £2,000, as this often involves the use of two specialists. Read more about the price structure of different sliding doors, including installation costs.
Costliest sliding door
The cheapest sliding door that a specialist installs is a plastic sliding door with two parts. This means a fixed part and a sliding door. The most commonly chosen dimensions of this sliding door are 2.20 metres high and 3 metres wide. A 2-part plastic sliding door with a tilt system has a starting price of £2,000 to £3,000, excluding installation costs.
Most chosen sliding door
The most chosen sliding door is a plastic sliding door with three parts. These are 2 fixed parts and 1 sliding door. An example of this is: fixed-door-fixed or door-fixed-fixed. The cost of a sliding door 4 metres wide and 2.20 metres high with 3 sections is approximately between £3,000 and £4,000, excluding installation costs.
Expensive sliding door
The most expensive option in sliding doors is a 4-piece sliding door. The 4-piece sliding door consists of 2 fixed parts and 2 sliding doors or 3 fixed parts and 1 sliding door. This is for example: fixed-door-fixed or fixed-door-fixed-fixed. The most commonly chosen dimensions of this sliding door are 2.20 metres high and 6 metres wide. A 4-piece lift-and-slide sliding door with 2 sliding doors costs on average £4,000 to £5,000, excluding installation costs.
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What choices determine the cost of a sliding door?
By making several choices, you’ll know exactly which sliding door you want installed, and what the average cost will be. Check out the choices below to get your ideal sliding door:
Choice 1: Will you choose a plastic, aluminium or wooden sliding door?
Much of the difference in the price of sliding doors is in the material you choose. The most commonly used materials for a sliding door are plastic, aluminium and wood. Check the price overview to see what the material does to the price.
| 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 |
Choice 2: Which model of sliding door will you go for?
The most commonly installed sliding doors are a lift-and-tilt sliding door and a swing-tilt sliding door. A lift-slide door is flush and is lifted out of the ground before the moving part slides. A sliding patio door with a turn/tilt system has sliding doors but these also tilt when the door handle is put into position. Both models are available in 2, 3 or 4 sections.
A lift-and-tilt sliding door is the more expensive model of sliding door, but it has the advantages of being extra burglar-resistant and flush which many people find more attractive. A lifted sliding door is on average £200 to £400 more expensive than a tilt-and-turn sliding door of the same dimensions.
Choice 3: What dimensions do you choose?
The cost of a sliding door depends on the width of the sliding door, so sliding doors and fixed sections differ in width but also in price. The sliding door often has a standard size of 1.2 metres to 1.5 metres, but the fixed part varies in size to suit your needs. The most commonly chosen widths of a fixed section are 1.5 metres to 2.2 metres. Prices vary greatly by size because more material is needed, the glass used is larger and it takes longer to install the sliding doors the wider they are. So the cost of a 4-metre sliding door will be slightly higher than a 2-metre-wide sliding door.
Choice 4: Do you take advantage of additional options?
Take full advantage of the service of the specialist and soon enjoy the perfect sliding doors for your home. Choose additional options:
| Extra option | Extra price (incl. VAT, excl. labour) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Sliding door painting | £ 35 – £ 40 | Only for a wooden sliding door, cost per hour. Excluding paint. |
| Adding blinds | £ 150 – £ 1,050 | Choose from: screens, awnings, drop-screens, awnings, hoods and awnings. Price depends on type and dimensions. |
| £ 55 | Per m² glass. The best insulation glass saving on your energy bill. | |
| Woodgrain application | Depending on type and size of sliding door | For plastic sliding doors. Is done at the factory. |
| Small profiles | Depending on type and size of sliding door | To make the frames narrower for a luxury look. |
| Luxury colours | Depending on type and size of sliding door | For an aluminium sliding door. Is sprayed in the factory |
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