Are anthracite grey sliding doors right for homes in Hampshire?
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering anthracite grey sliding doors for a home in Hampshire:
If your Hampshire home is close to the sea, washing powder-coated frames more often removes salt deposits and helps the anthracite finish keep its sheen.
If your Hampshire home is listed, is a flat, or is covered by an Article 4 direction, check with the council before changing the colour of a door that faces the street.
- Powder coating is cured in an oven into a continuous film, giving a hard-wearing finish that does not need repainting, only occasional washing with mild soapy water.
- Anthracite frames pair well with dark grey handles, interlocks and track covers, giving a coordinated finish where no bright metal parts catch the eye.
- 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.
Guide prices for anthracite grey sliding doors in Hampshire
Use these guide prices to budget. They include VAT, fitting and taking away an old door of a similar size. Taller doors, triple glazing and dual colour add to the figure — the online tool shows how much.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £3,995–£4,895 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £4,295–£5,295 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £4,995–£6,095 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £6,995–£8,495 |
Every size is on the anthracite grey sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Hampshire
In Hampshire the shortest day has roughly 7 h 54 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 33 min. The noon sun sits near 16° above the horizon in winter and 62° in summer — so glass that faces south collects useful warmth from October to March, while a west-facing door may need solar control to stop it overheating in July.
Where we fit in Hampshire
We cover Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough and the rest of Hampshire.
Approvals 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.
Questions about anthracite grey sliding doors in Hampshire
Do you fit anthracite grey sliding doors in Hampshire?
Yes. We survey and fit anthracite grey sliding doors in Hampshire and across Hampshire, including Southampton and Portsmouth. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
Do anthracite grey frames fade?
Good-quality polyester powder coatings are formulated to resist UV fading, so an anthracite frame should keep its colour for many years with routine cleaning. Some gradual change in sheen is normal on very exposed, sunny or coastal elevations. Washing the frames a few times a year removes salt and grime that can dull the finish over time.
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.