- Postcode district
- LE18
- 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
- Oadby, Leicester, Earl Shilton
- Building rules
- England
Is an aluminium sliding door a good fit for your home in Wigston Magna?
Most homeowners choosing aluminium sliding doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
Before aluminium sliding doors are ordered for a Wigston Magna home, the survey should check the opening width, floor levels and existing lintel, so the quote reflects the real job.
Where a Wigston Magna property already has aluminium windows, matching the door colour and frame profile keeps the back of the house looking consistent.
- A polyamide thermal break inside every profile separates the cold outer metal from the warm inner face, cutting heat loss and reducing the risk of condensation forming on the frame.
- 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.
- Panels run on adjustable tandem rollers along a hard-wearing track, so even a heavy double or triple glazed panel can be opened smoothly with one hand.
Planning glass for the light in Wigston Magna
At the latitude of Wigston Magna, the midday sun climbs to about 61° in late June but only about 14° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 38 min against 16 h 51 min in midsummer. A south-facing aluminium sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Aluminium sliding doors prices in Wigston Magna
Guide prices are the same across Leicestershire: the fitted price depends on the size, system and specification, not your postcode. These figures are for a standard 2.1 m high door, fitted, including VAT and removal of an old door of similar size.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £3,295–£4,095 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £4,295–£5,295 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
See every size on the aluminium sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Wigston Magna
Surveys in the LE18 district are booked at a time that suits you. After you approve the quote, manufacture is typically 4–6 weeks from survey sign-off; on fitting day the old door comes out, the new frame is set level and sealed, and the panels are adjusted so they glide properly. Fitting usually takes 1 day for a two-panel straight swap; 1–2 days for larger doors.
Rules for aluminium sliding doors in England
In England, a replacement sliding door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations. In an existing home, a door with more than 60% glazing must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C) under Approved Document L, and glass in doors must be safety glazing under Approved Document K. We arrange compliance through a competent person scheme installer or by notifying Building Control, and you receive the certificate.
Specification choices for aluminium sliding doors in Wigston Magna
- Colours. Standard shades such as anthracite grey, black and white, or a special RAL colour for an extra charge.
- Threshold. A standard or low threshold, or a flush finish with a drainage channel outside where floor levels allow.
- Glass. Double or triple glazed units in toughened or laminated safety glass, with solar-control or self-cleaning coatings.
Questions about aluminium sliding doors in Wigston Magna
Is the price different in Wigston Magna?
No. Guide prices for aluminium sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Wigston Magna. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
Are aluminium sliding doors secure?
Aluminium sliding doors can be very secure when they combine multi-point hook locks, anti-lift blocks and laminated glass. Systems are available tested to PAS 24, the UK enhanced security standard for doorsets, and an enhanced security locking pack can be added to your quote. Most systems are glazed from the inside, so the glass cannot be unclipped from outside.
Are aluminium sliding doors warm enough for a UK home?
Thermally broken aluminium sliding doors are warm enough for most homes, with typical whole-door U-values around 1.2–1.6 W/m²K double glazed and 0.8–1.1 W/m²K triple glazed, depending on the system. In England, a new or replacement door in an existing home with more than 60% glazing must reach 1.4 W/m²K or better, so the glass is specified to meet that. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
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.