- Postcode district
- GU47
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 4–6 weeks for aluminium, 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide corners, from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £8,695 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Crowthorne, Yateley, Camberley
- Building rules
- England
Are corner sliding doors right for your Sandhurst home?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what corner sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
A Sandhurst garden that sits to the side as well as the rear of the house is where a post-free corner earns its place, opening the room towards both.
Where steel for a Sandhurst corner extension would bear on a shared wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (England and Wales) may apply, so it is worth raising with neighbours early.
- When closed, the two corner panels interlock and lock together, so the glass corner stays weathertight and secure without a visible column.
- Because panels slide rather than fold, the corner can be opened on one side only, keeping the other side closed as a wind screen on cooler days.
- Daylight reaches the room from two directions, which keeps a deep extension brighter through the day as the sun moves round the house.
How much sun will a door in Sandhurst get?
In Sandhurst the shortest day has roughly 7 h 51 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 37 min. The noon sun sits near 15° above the horizon in winter and 62° in summer — so glass that faces south collects useful warmth from October to March, while a west-facing door may need solar control to stop it overheating in July.
Corner sliding doors prices in Sandhurst
These figures are for the door supplied and fitted, with the engineer's structural calculations, including VAT. The steelwork that supports the corner is designed by the engineer and priced after survey, because it depends on the building. Your price is fixed in a written quote after survey.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 m | 4 panels | £10,295–£12,495 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £11,495–£13,995 |
| 8.0 m | 6 panels | £16,495–£20,095 |
See every size on the corner sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
What happens when you order corner sliding doors in Sandhurst?
Surveys in the GU47 district are booked at a time that suits you. Once the opening is ready and measured, manufacture is typically 4–6 weeks for aluminium, 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide corners, from survey sign-off; on fitting day the frame is set level and sealed, and the panels are adjusted so they glide properly. Fitting usually takes 1–2 days for the door, after 3–5 days of structural building work.
Rules for corner sliding doors in England
A new or wider opening in England needs Building Control approval for the structural work as well as compliance for the door itself under Approved Documents L and K. Expect structural calculations, a steel beam and, where a party wall is involved, notices under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Choosing the specification
- Panel layout. Two panels per side for smaller corners or three per side for wider ones, with fixed panels at the far ends.
- Colours. Single or dual colour powder coating, so the outside can match the extension cladding or render.
- Threshold. Standard, low or flush thresholds, with drainage detailed along both elevations.
Questions about corner sliding doors in Sandhurst
Can you match other doors and windows in my Sandhurst home?
Usually, yes. Most aluminium and uPVC systems come in standard RAL colours and finishes, and we can quote dual colour where the inside and outside need to differ. Bring photos of existing frames to the survey.
How much do corner sliding doors cost?
Corner sliding doors start from a guide price of £8,695 for 3 m of combined width across both walls, fitted, inc VAT, at standard 2.1 m height. A 4.8 m combined corner is a guide £11,495–£13,995, and 8 m combined is around £16,495. Structural steel for the post-free corner is priced separately, and the final price is fixed in a written quote after survey.
Can I add a corner sliding door to an existing house?
A corner sliding door can be added to an existing house, but it is a structural project rather than a door swap: the corner of the building has to be rebuilt with engineered steel to carry the load where the post or wall used to be. It is usually done as part of an extension or rear remodel, and a survey plus an engineer's assessment confirm what the structure above needs.
How long does a corner sliding door project take?
A corner sliding door typically takes 4–6 weeks to manufacture in standard aluminium and 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide systems, from survey sign-off. The steelwork and building work usually take 3–5 days before the door goes in, and fitting the door takes 1–2 days. Engineer design and approvals come first, so the door is ordered once the steel is designed.