- Postcode district
- BN11
- 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
- Shoreham-by-Sea, Littlehampton, Arundel
- Building rules
- England
Aluminium sliding doors in Worthing: what to know
A few practical points decide whether aluminium sliding doors suit a particular room and opening:
For a south- or west-facing garden in Worthing, solar-control glass in the sliding panels can keep a glazed room more comfortable on summer afternoons.
If your Worthing 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How much sun will a door in Worthing get?
The midday sun over Worthing ranges from about 16° at the winter solstice to about 63° at midsummer. Low-angle winter light reaches further into a room through a tall door, which is one reason taller panels are worth considering; on south or west walls, pair them with solar-control glass.
What should you budget for aluminium sliding doors in Worthing?
The table shows guide prices for common sizes, supplied and fitted, including VAT. Your exact price is fixed in a written quote once the opening in your Worthing home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £3,995–£4,895 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £4,995–£6,095 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
See every size on the aluminium sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
How fitting works in Worthing
A surveyor visits your Worthing home to measure the structural opening, check levels and the lintel, and talk through glass and finish. Once you confirm the written specification, the door is made to measure — typically 4–6 weeks from survey sign-off — and fitting usually takes 1 day for a two-panel straight swap; 1–2 days for larger doors. We also cover Shoreham-by-Sea (7 km east) and Littlehampton (12 km west).
Do you need approval in Worthing?
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 Worthing
- Handles and locks. Slim pull handles or lever handles in matching or contrasting finishes, with an enhanced security locking pack available.
- 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.
- Threshold. A standard or low threshold, or a flush finish with a drainage channel outside where floor levels allow.
Questions about aluminium sliding doors in Worthing
Do you fit aluminium sliding doors in Worthing?
Yes. We survey and fit aluminium sliding doors in Worthing and across West Sussex, including nearby Shoreham-by-Sea and Littlehampton. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
How long do aluminium sliding doors take to arrive?
Aluminium sliding doors typically take 4–6 weeks to make after you sign off the surveyed specification, because each door is built to measure and powder coated to order. Fitting a straight swap of a two-panel door typically takes 1 day, and larger doors 1–2 days. These are typical times rather than promises, and we confirm a date once the order is placed.
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.
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.