- Postcode district
- W8
- County or region
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 50 min (December) to 16 h 38 min (June)
- Nearby
- Notting Hill (1 km north-west), Chelsea (2 km south-east), Hammersmith (2 km west)
Sliding doors we fit in Kensington
Prices are the same across Greater London; each page explains what to expect in Kensington.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Kensington
At the latitude of Kensington, the midday sun climbs to about 62° in late June but only about 15° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 50 min against 16 h 38 min in midsummer. A south-facing sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
What happens after you enquire
In Kensington the process is simple: guide price, free survey, written quote, manufacture and fitting, with the compliance certificate sent to you. Nothing is ordered until you confirm the surveyed specification in writing.
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 Kensington: questions
Who fits the doors in Kensington?
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.
Which sliding door suits a home in Kensington?
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 Kensington is the place to settle it.
Do you cover villages around Kensington?
Yes. We cover Kensington and the surrounding W8 district, as well as Notting Hill, Chelsea and Hammersmith. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.