Want an easy way to provide passage to another room while saving space in your home? Then buy sliding doors. Prices can vary a lot. On this page you will find an overview of the costs and useful tips on how to save money.
What do sliding doors cost?
The costs of sliding doors vary depending on the situation, as they are often custom-made for your home. On average, you can assume around £2,100. The cost of installing the sliding doors averages £400. The table below shows the average prices of sliding doors per size.
Sliding doors | Cost per sliding door, incl. assembly and VAT | Explanation |
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2-piece sliding doors, 1.4 – 1.7 metres wide | £ 700 – £ 2,000 | Including sliding door system |
3-piece sliding doors, 2.4 – 3 metres wide | £ 1,000 – £ 3,500 | Including sliding door system |
4-piece sliding doors, 3 – 5 metres wide | £ 2,100 – £ 4.300 | Including sliding door system |
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What factors determine the price of sliding doors?
The sliding doors you want to purchase should meet your requirements. There are a number of factors that determine the price. It is influenced by: the material, the size and the model. Below you will find an overview of the prices for each component.
1. What material do you choose?
For a large part, the difference in price lies in the material you choose. The most commonly used material is wood, simply because it can be integrated into almost any style of home. In addition, it is cheaper compared to the other materials and is easy to change colour by painting it. Furthermore, plastic, aluminium and glass are commonly chosen options. The overview below shows the prices for each type of material.
2-piece sliding doors | Costs, incl. assembly and VAT |
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Wood sliding doors | £ 700 – £ 2,000 |
Plastic sliding doors | £ 1.000 – £ 3,200 |
Aluminium sliding doors | £ 1,500 – £ 3,500 |
Glass sliding doors | £ 1,100 – £ 2,900 |
2. Which model will you go for?
Sliding doors are available in different versions. The most common variants are lift&slide doors and sliding doors with a turn/tilt system. A lift-slide door is flush and is lifted from the ground before the moving part slides. A sliding door with a turn-tilt system has sliding doors. These tilt once the door handle is set in the correct position. They are available in 2, 3 or 4 sections.
A lift-slide door is the more expensive model, but it has the big advantage of being flush which makes it very practical. For a lift-slide door, you pay on average £200 to £400 more than for sliding doors with a turn-tilt system of the same dimensions.
3. Where do I have my sliding doors installed?
When having them installed, you need to pay close attention to whether you can have them placed where you want them. After all, it has to fit in the house and the foundation has to be able to handle it. If you have a sliding door installed, you may need to apply for a permit. Therefore, always check this in advance. Different prices also apply to sliding doors. Check the sliding door prices for an overview.
4. What dimensions do you choose?
The cost of sliding doors depends on the width, so sliding doors and fixed sections differ in width, but also in price. The sliding door often has a standard size of 1.2 to 1.5 metres. The fixed part, however, varies in size. This depends on your requirements. The most commonly chosen width of a fixed part are 1.5 to 2.2 metres. Prices vary greatly depending on the size. This is mainly due to the fact that more materials are needed and it takes more time to install the sliding doors if they are larger.
5. Do you make use of additional options?
Use the service of the specialist and soon enjoy the sliding doors you designed yourself. Choose extra options:
Extra option | Extra price, incl. VAT, excl. labour | Explanation |
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Sliding door painting | £35 – £40 | Only for a wooden sliding door, cost per hour. Excluding paint. |
Triple rails | £ 50 | Three rails make it easier to slide the sliding doors past each other |
Luxury colours | Depending on type and size of sliding door | For aluminium sliding doors. |
Small profiles | Depending on type and size of sliding door | To make the frames narrower for a luxurious look. |
SoftClose | £40 | The SoftClose system ensures that sliding doors are automatically braked when closing. |
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