- Postcode district
- BH23
- County or region
- Dorset
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 57 min (December) to 16 h 30 min (June)
- Nearby
- Bournemouth (7 km west), New Milton (8 km east), Ferndown (12 km north-west)
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Pick a door type for prices, fitting times and approvals in Christchurch.
Planning glass for the light in Christchurch
In Christchurch the shortest day has roughly 7 h 57 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 30 min. The noon sun sits near 16° above the horizon in winter and 63° 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.
How it works in Christchurch
Every job in the BH23 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 Christchurch: questions
How much are sliding doors in Christchurch?
Guide prices are the same across mainland Britain. A 2.4 m wide aluminium door is a guide £4,295–£5,295, fitted, including VAT; uPVC starts from £1,695. Your exact price is fixed after survey.
Can you widen my opening in Christchurch?
Yes. We can form or widen an opening for a larger sliding door, with structural calculations, a steel beam and English approvals arranged. That work is quoted alongside the door.
Do you cover villages around Christchurch?
Yes. We cover Christchurch and the surrounding BH23 district, as well as Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.