- Postcode district
- DA12
- County or region
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 50 min (December) to 16 h 38 min (June)
- Nearby
- Strood (9 km south-east), Stanford-le-Hope (10 km north-east), Rochester (11 km south-east)
Door types available in Gravesend
Pick a door type for prices, fitting times and approvals in Gravesend.
Daylight in Gravesend and what it means for your glass
Daylight in Gravesend runs from about 7 h 50 min in December to 16 h 38 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 15° and 62° respectively. Use that to choose your glass: standard low-E double glazing for north and east elevations, and consider solar-control or triple glazing for sunny south and west walls.
How it works in Gravesend
In Gravesend 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 Gravesend: questions
Who fits the doors in Gravesend?
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 Gravesend?
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 Gravesend is the place to settle it.
Do you cover villages around Gravesend?
Yes. We cover Gravesend and the surrounding DA12 district, as well as Strood, Stanford-le-Hope and Rochester. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.