- Postcode district
- TN31
- County or region
- East Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 55 min (December) to 16 h 32 min (June)
- Nearby
- Tenterden (13 km north), Hastings (15 km south-west), Battle (18 km west)
Choose a door type for Rye
Prices are the same across East Sussex; each page explains what to expect in Rye.
Daylight in Rye and what it means for your glass
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Rye, midday sun reaches about 62° in summer and drops to about 16° 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 TN31 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
English Building Regulations treat a new or replacement external door in an existing home as a controlled fitting: it needs a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or Doorset Energy Rating band C) if more than 60% of it is glazed (Approved Document L), and safety glass in a critical location (Approved Document K). Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or a Building Control notification, so you get a certificate for your records.
Sliding doors in Rye: questions
Do you cover villages around Rye?
Yes. We cover Rye and the surrounding TN31 district, as well as Tenterden, Hastings and Battle. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.
Which sliding door suits a home in Rye?
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 Rye is the place to settle it.
Can you widen my opening in Rye?
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.