- Postcode district
- SO14
- County or region
- Hampshire
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 56 min (December) to 16 h 32 min (June)
- Nearby
- Totton (6 km west), Eastleigh (8 km north-east), Romsey (12 km north-west)
Door types available in Southampton
Prices are the same across Hampshire; each page explains what to expect in Southampton.
Daylight in Southampton and what it means for your glass
At the latitude of Southampton, the midday sun climbs to about 63° in late June but only about 16° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 56 min against 16 h 32 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
Every job in the SO14 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 Southampton: questions
How much are sliding doors in Southampton?
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 Southampton?
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.
Which sliding door suits a home in Southampton?
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 Southampton is the place to settle it.