- Postcode district
- EH2
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 4–6 weeks from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £3,295 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg
- Building rules
- Scotland
Are aluminium sliding doors right for your Edinburgh home?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how aluminium sliding doors tend to work out in practice:
Before aluminium sliding doors are ordered for an Edinburgh home, the survey should check the opening width, floor levels and existing lintel, so the quote reflects the real job.
Thinking about a dark frame for a house in Edinburgh? Anthracite grey and black powder coats show off slim aluminium sightlines, and dual colour keeps the inside lighter if you prefer.
- Polyester powder coating is baked onto the aluminium in the factory, giving a hard, even colour that resists fading and chalking and does not need repainting in normal use.
- Aluminium is stiff enough to carry wide panels without bowing, which keeps the number of vertical frames low even across openings of four, five or six metres.
- Narrow aluminium frames and meeting stiles put more of the opening into glass, so you see more garden and less frame than with a uPVC door of the same size.
Light and sun in Edinburgh
Daylight in Edinburgh runs from about 6 h 57 min in December to 17 h 36 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 11° and 57° respectively. Use that to choose your glass: standard low-E double glazing for north and east elevations, and consider solar-control or triple glazing for sunny south and west walls.
What should you budget for aluminium sliding doors in Edinburgh?
Pricing is transparent and does not change because you are in Edinburgh. The ranges below cover a standard-height door, fitted, with VAT; options are itemised in your quote.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £3,695–£4,495 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
See every size on the aluminium sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
What happens when you order aluminium sliding doors in Edinburgh?
Once the opening is measured, nothing is ordered until you sign off the specification. Lead time is typically 4–6 weeks from survey sign-off. Our fitters protect floors, remove the old door, install and seal the new one and leave the area clean — usually 1 day for a two-panel straight swap; 1–2 days for larger doors for a door like this.
Rules for aluminium sliding doors in Scotland
Scottish building standards still apply to a replacement door even where no warrant is needed, so the door must meet the energy and safety glazing requirements. If the opening is being formed or widened, a building warrant is required before work begins.
Specification choices for aluminium sliding doors in Edinburgh
- Colours. Standard shades such as anthracite grey, black and white, or a special RAL colour for an extra charge.
- Dual colour. A different colour inside and outside, so the exterior can match your windows while the interior suits the room.
- Handles and locks. Slim pull handles or lever handles in matching or contrasting finishes, with an enhanced security locking pack available.
Questions about aluminium sliding doors in Edinburgh
Do you fit aluminium sliding doors in Edinburgh?
Yes. We survey and fit aluminium sliding doors in Edinburgh and across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including nearby Musselburgh and Dalkeith. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
How do you look after aluminium sliding doors?
Aluminium sliding doors need little care: wash the frames with mild soapy water a few times a year, vacuum grit out of the bottom track and keep the drainage slots clear. A light silicone spray on the locking points once a year keeps them smooth, and rollers can be adjusted if a panel starts to drag. Manufacturer guarantees on frames, hardware and sealed units are passed to you, and our workmanship guarantee is set out in writing in your quote.
How wide can an aluminium sliding door be?
An aluminium sliding door in our range can span from about 1.5 m to 6 m, split into two to four panels. Each panel is usually up to about 2.5–3 m wide depending on the system and the weight of the glass. Wider openings take more panels, and beyond about 6 m a multi-track or lift and slide system is usually the more practical choice.
How much do aluminium sliding doors cost?
Aluminium sliding doors start from a guide price of £3,295 for a 1.5 m two-panel door, fitted, inc VAT, at standard 2.1 m height. A 2.4 m door is a guide £4,295–£5,295, and a 4.8 m four-panel door is around £6,995. Glass, colour and threshold choices move the price within the range, and the final figure is fixed in a written quote after survey.