Towns we cover in Gloucestershire
Choose your town for local details. We list 12 towns in Gloucestershire; if yours is not shown, we still cover it — enter your postcode in the guide price tool.
Choose a door type for Gloucestershire
Pick a door type to see guide prices and the towns we cover in Gloucestershire.
Main towns in Gloucestershire
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest listed town | Daylight on 21 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | GL1 | Cheltenham (12 km east) | 7 h 46 min |
| Cheltenham | GL50 | Tewkesbury (12 km north-west) | 7 h 45 min |
| Stroud | GL5 | Dursley (13 km south-west) | 7 h 47 min |
| Kingswood | BS15 | Fishponds (3 km north-west) | 7 h 50 min |
| Mangotsfield | BS16 | Fishponds (2 km south-west) | 7 h 50 min |
| Yate | BS37 | Mangotsfield (8 km south-west) | 7 h 49 min |
| Tewkesbury | GL20 | Upton-upon-Severn (9 km north-west) | 7 h 44 min |
| Cirencester | GL7 | Stroud (16 km west) | 7 h 47 min |
| Dursley | GL11 | Lydney (13 km north-west) | 7 h 48 min |
| Lydney | GL15 | Dursley (13 km south-east) | 7 h 47 min |
Postcode districts covered in Gloucestershire
Our town pages for Gloucestershire cover these postcode districts: BS15, BS16, BS35, BS37, GL1, GL5, GL7, GL11, GL15, GL20, GL50, GL54. Other postcodes in the area are covered too — enter yours in the guide price tool.
Daylight across Gloucestershire
In Gloucestershire the shortest day has roughly 7 h 47 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 41 min. The noon sun sits near 15° above the horizon in winter and 62° 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.
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.
A new or wider opening in England needs Building Control approval for the structural work as well as compliance for the door itself under Approved Documents L and K. Expect structural calculations, a steel beam and, where a party wall is involved, notices under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Sliding doors in Gloucestershire: questions
Do you fit sliding doors across Gloucestershire?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding doors in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood and the rest of Gloucestershire. Start with a guide price online or call us to book a free survey for new or replacement doors.
Are prices higher in Gloucestershire?
No. Guide prices are the same across mainland Britain: a 2.4 m aluminium sliding door is a guide £4,295–£5,295, fitted, including VAT, and your exact price is fixed in a written quote after survey.
What approvals do sliding doors need in England?
In England a replacement door is a controlled fitting, so compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or Building Control; new openings need a Building Regulations application. We confirm the right route for your property at survey.