- Postcode district
- B90
- County or region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Daylight
- 7 h 40 min (December) to 16 h 49 min (June)
- Nearby
- Hall Green (2 km north-west), Solihull (3 km east), Kings Heath (6 km north-west)
Sliding doors we fit in Shirley
Pick a door type for prices, fitting times and approvals in Shirley.
How much sun will a door in Shirley get?
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Shirley, midday sun reaches about 61° in summer and drops to about 14° 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 Shirley
Every job in the B90 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
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 Shirley: questions
Can you widen my opening in Shirley?
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 Shirley?
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 Shirley is the place to settle it.
Do you cover villages around Shirley?
Yes. We cover Shirley and the surrounding B90 district, as well as Hall Green, Solihull and Kings Heath. If you are unsure, enter your postcode in the guide price tool.