- Postcode district
- SY1
- 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
- Church Stretton, Telford, Oswestry
- Building rules
- England
Are aluminium sliding doors right for your Shrewsbury 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:
If your Shrewsbury home has a rear extension or kitchen-diner, aluminium sliding doors let you place a table close to the glass, because no panel swings into the room.
Where a Shrewsbury property already has aluminium windows, matching the door colour and frame profile keeps the back of the house looking consistent.
- 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.
- Multi-point hook locks grip the frame at several points along the closing edge, while anti-lift blocks stop a shut panel being raised off its track from outside.
- 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.
How much sun will a door in Shrewsbury get?
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Shrewsbury, midday sun reaches about 61° in summer and drops to about 14° in winter. That low winter sun is free heat through south-facing glass; high summer sun is easier to shade with a roof overhang, and solar-control glass helps where there is none.
How much do aluminium sliding doors cost in Shrewsbury?
Pricing is transparent and does not change because you are in Shrewsbury. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £3,995–£4,895 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
See every size on the aluminium sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
What happens when you order aluminium sliding doors in Shrewsbury?
Surveys in the SY1 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.
Do you need approval in Shrewsbury?
English Building Regulations treat a new or replacement external door in an existing home as a controlled fitting: it needs a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or Doorset Energy Rating band C) if more than 60% of it is glazed (Approved Document L), and safety glass in a critical location (Approved Document K). Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or a Building Control notification, so you get a certificate for your records.
Which options matter for aluminium sliding doors?
- Glass. Double or triple glazed units in toughened or laminated safety glass, with solar-control or self-cleaning coatings.
- Colours. Standard shades such as anthracite grey, black and white, or a special RAL colour for an extra charge.
- Panel configuration. Two, three or four panels, with the sliding panel on the left, right or both sides to suit how you use the room.
Questions about aluminium sliding doors in Shrewsbury
How soon can you survey in Shrewsbury?
Surveys in the SY1 district are booked at a time that suits you, and we offer survey dates when we reply to your enquiry. After you approve the written quote, manufacture is typically 4–6 weeks from survey sign-off.
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 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.
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.