- Postcode district
- RG1
- County or region
- Berkshire
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 50 min (December) to 16 h 38 min (June)
- Nearby
- Lower Earley (5 km south-east), Henley-on-Thames (10 km north-east), Wokingham (11 km south-east)
Door types available in Reading
Each link opens local guide prices and details for Reading.
How much sun will a door in Reading get?
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Reading, midday sun reaches about 62° in summer and drops to about 15° 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.
What happens after you enquire
Every job in the RG1 district follows the same steps: price online, survey, written quote, made-to-measure manufacture and fitting, with the compliance certificate sent to you.
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.
Sliding doors in Reading: questions
Do you cover villages around Reading?
Yes. We cover Reading and the surrounding RG1 district, as well as Lower Earley, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.
Which sliding door suits a home in Reading?
It depends on the opening and budget. uPVC is the lowest-cost option for openings up to about 3.6 m; aluminium gives slimmer frames and wider spans; slimline and lift and slide suit large, high-end openings. The survey in Reading is the place to settle it.
Who fits the doors in Reading?
Doors are fitted by installers we appoint and manage under our contract, so your contract and guarantees stay with us. The same surveyed specification goes from the quote to the factory to the fitters.