- Postcode district
- TA1
- County or region
- Somerset
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 54 min (December) to 16 h 33 min (June)
- Nearby
- Bridgwater (14 km north-east), Chard (18 km south-east), Honiton (25 km south)
Choose a door type for Taunton
Pick a door type for prices, fitting times and approvals in Taunton.
Planning glass for the light in Taunton
The midday sun over Taunton ranges from about 16° at the winter solstice to about 62° at midsummer. Low-angle winter light reaches further into a room through a tall door, which is one reason taller panels are worth considering; on south or west walls, pair them with solar-control glass.
What happens after you enquire
Every job in the TA1 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 Taunton: questions
Which sliding door suits a home in Taunton?
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 Taunton is the place to settle it.
How much are sliding doors in Taunton?
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.
Who fits the doors in Taunton?
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.