Black sliding doors across Nottinghamshire
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what black sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
Before ordering black for a listed Nottinghamshire building, or one covered by an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning team whether the change of appearance needs consent.
Have white render on your Nottinghamshire property? Black frames give the sharpest contrast against it, but view jet black and signal black samples on the wall before choosing.
- Signal black RAL 9004 is a fraction softer than jet black, which can suit homes with warmer stone or brick where a pure black would look harsh.
- 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.
- A fine-textured sandtex finish has a slightly gritty surface that disguises fingerprints, light scratches and water marks better than a smooth black coating.
Guide prices for black sliding doors in Nottinghamshire
Pricing is transparent and does not change because you are in Nottinghamshire. The ranges below cover a standard-height door, fitted, with VAT; options are itemised in your quote.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £6,995–£8,495 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the black sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Nottinghamshire
Daylight in Nottinghamshire runs from about 7 h 33 min in December to 16 h 57 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 13° and 60° 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.
Where we fit in Nottinghamshire
We cover Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark-on-Trent, Arnold, Hucknall and the rest of Nottinghamshire.
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.
Questions about black sliding doors in Nottinghamshire
Do you fit black sliding doors in Nottinghamshire?
Yes. We survey and fit black sliding doors in Nottinghamshire and across Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham and Mansfield. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
Can I have black sliding doors in uPVC?
Yes, uPVC sliding doors can be supplied in black, usually as a foil laminated to the white uPVC profile. Dark foils on uPVC expand more in strong sun than aluminium, and the look and texture differ from powder-coated aluminium. Our uPVC sliding doors page explains the colours available on that material.
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.
Do black sliding doors get hot in the sun?
Yes, black frames absorb more solar heat than lighter colours, so on a south- or west-facing elevation they can become hot to touch on a sunny afternoon. Good thermally broken aluminium systems are designed to handle the extra expansion. If the glass area is large, solar-control glass helps limit how much heat passes into the room as well.