Black sliding doors across Leicestershire
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what black sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
Have white render on your Leicestershire property? Black frames give the sharpest contrast against it, but view jet black and signal black samples on the wall before choosing.
Want black frames on your Leicestershire home but worried about upkeep? The textured sandtex finish is a sensible middle ground, since it hides marks far better than smooth black.
- Thermally broken aluminium systems are designed to cope with the extra expansion that comes from dark frames heating up in strong sun.
- A fine-textured sandtex finish has a slightly gritty surface that disguises fingerprints, light scratches and water marks better than a smooth black coating.
- Powder coating bonds the black colour to the metal with heat, so the frame does not need repainting, only washing with mild soapy water a few times a year.
Guide prices for black sliding doors in Leicestershire
Guide prices are the same across Leicestershire: the fitted price depends on the size, system and specification, not your postcode. These figures are for a standard 2.1 m high door, fitted, including VAT and removal of an old door of similar size.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £3,295–£4,095 |
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £3,695–£4,495 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the black sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Leicestershire
At the latitude of Leicestershire, the midday sun climbs to about 61° in late June but only about 14° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 38 min against 16 h 51 min in midsummer. A south-facing black sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Where we fit in Leicestershire
We cover Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston Magna, Melton Mowbray and the rest of Leicestershire.
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.
Questions about black sliding doors in Leicestershire
Is the price different in Leicestershire?
No. Guide prices for black sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Leicestershire. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
Are black sliding doors harder to keep clean?
Smooth black frames show dust, pollen, limescale spots and fingerprints more than most colours, so they may need wiping more often to look their sharpest. A textured sandtex black is noticeably more forgiving. Either way, warm water with a little mild detergent and a soft cloth is all a powder-coated frame needs.
What is the difference between RAL 9005 and RAL 9004?
RAL 9005 is jet black, the deepest standard black, while RAL 9004 is signal black, which is very slightly lighter and softer. Side by side, 9005 looks more intense and 9004 can appear marginally warmer. On a door frame the difference is subtle, so most people decide by looking at both samples against their own brick or render.
Will black frames make my room feel darker?
Black frames do not reduce the glass area, so they let in the same daylight as the same door in white. What changes is the look: a dark outline frames the view more strongly, which can feel enclosing in a small room. A dual colour frame, black outside and lighter inside, is a common way to avoid that.