- Postcode district
- CT20
- County or region
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 54 min (December) to 16 h 34 min (June)
- Nearby
- Hythe (6 km west), Dover (11 km north-east), Ashford (22 km west)
Choose a door type for Folkestone
Pick a door type for prices, fitting times and approvals in Folkestone.
How much sun will a door in Folkestone get?
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Folkestone, midday sun reaches about 62° in summer and drops to about 15° 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.
From guide price to fitted door in Folkestone
In Folkestone 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
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 Folkestone: questions
How much are sliding doors in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone is the place to settle it.
Do you cover villages around Folkestone?
Yes. We cover Folkestone and the surrounding CT20 district, as well as Hythe, Dover and Ashford. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.