Anthracite grey sliding doors across East Sussex
Most homeowners choosing anthracite grey sliding doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
For an East Sussex house with white-painted rooms inside, a dual colour frame avoids a heavy grey border around the view while keeping anthracite on the outside.
Where an East Sussex property has red brick, anthracite frames usually look softer than black while still giving a modern contrast, so it is worth comparing samples against the wall itself.
- Dual colour lets you keep anthracite on the outside for kerb appeal while choosing white or a soft neutral inside, so the frame suits the room you see every day.
- RAL 7016 is a widely used reference colour for windows and doors, which makes it easier to tie new sliding doors in with existing frames, fascias and garage doors.
- The textured version of anthracite has a fine grain that hides fingerprints, light scuffs and the dust that collects on sills, which suits a busy family kitchen door.
Guide prices for anthracite grey sliding doors in East Sussex
Guide prices are the same across East Sussex: 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 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £6,995–£8,495 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the anthracite grey sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in East Sussex
At the latitude of East Sussex, the midday sun climbs to about 63° in late June but only about 16° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 56 min against 16 h 31 min in midsummer. A south-facing anthracite grey sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Where we fit in East Sussex
We cover Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Seaford and the rest of East Sussex.
Approvals in England
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.
Questions about anthracite grey sliding doors in East Sussex
Is the price different in East Sussex?
No. Guide prices for anthracite grey sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including East Sussex. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
How does powder coating work?
Powder coating is a dry finishing process that bonds coloured polyester powder to the aluminium with heat. The profiles are cleaned and pretreated, the powder is sprayed on with an electrostatic charge so it clings evenly, and the frame is baked until the powder melts into a smooth, hard film. It resists chipping and fading far better than wet paint.
Is anthracite grey more expensive than white?
On our aluminium doors anthracite grey is a standard colour, so a single-colour anthracite door normally costs the same as white. A dual colour frame, or a non-standard RAL shade, adds to the price. The guide price for a 2.4 m two-panel aluminium door is £4,295–£5,295, fitted, inc VAT at standard 2.1 m height.
Will anthracite aluminium match my anthracite uPVC windows?
It should be close, but it may not be identical. uPVC windows usually get their colour from a laminated foil, while aluminium is powder coated, so the texture and sheen can differ even when both are RAL 7016. Lighting also affects how each looks. Bringing a sample from the door to the window is the most reliable check.