- Postcode district
- PL1
- County or region
- Devon
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 8 h 01 min (December) to 16 h 26 min (June)
- Nearby
- Saltash (7 km north-west), Tavistock (20 km north), Liskeard (25 km west)
Door types available in Plymouth
Prices are the same across Devon; each page explains what to expect in Plymouth.
Daylight in Plymouth and what it means for your glass
Because Plymouth sees long summer days (about 16 h 26 min) and short winter ones (about 8 h 01 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 16° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
How it works in Plymouth
Every job in the PL1 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 Plymouth: questions
Which sliding door suits a home in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth is the place to settle it.
Do you cover villages around Plymouth?
Yes. We cover Plymouth and the surrounding PL1 district, as well as Saltash, Tavistock and Liskeard. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.
Who fits the doors in Plymouth?
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.