- Postcode district
- BN1
- County or region
- East Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 56 min (December) to 16 h 31 min (June)
- Nearby
- Shoreham-by-Sea (9 km west), Peacehaven (10 km south-east), Lewes (12 km north-east)
Sliding doors we fit in Brighton
Prices are the same across East Sussex; each page explains what to expect in Brighton.
Daylight in Brighton and what it means for your glass
Because Brighton sees long summer days (about 16 h 31 min) and short winter ones (about 7 h 56 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.
From guide price to fitted door in Brighton
Every job in the BN1 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 Brighton: questions
How much are sliding doors in Brighton?
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.
Which sliding door suits a home in Brighton?
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 Brighton is the place to settle it.
Can you widen my opening in Brighton?
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.