- Postcode district
- BT66
- Survey
- Free, area covered by arrangement
- 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
- Craigavon, Portadown, Banbridge
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
Corner sliding doors in Lurgan: what to know
Most homeowners choosing corner sliding doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
On any corner installation in Lurgan, the survey records floor and patio levels along both walls, because a terrace that falls differently on each side changes the threshold detail.
If you are planning a wraparound extension in Lurgan, designing corner sliding doors in from the start lets the engineer size the corner steelwork alongside the roof.
- Low or flush thresholds can run around both elevations, giving one continuous level line from the floor inside to a terrace that wraps the corner.
- Each elevation can have its own number of panels and its own sliding direction, letting the opening suit the shape of the garden and the furniture layout.
- Daylight reaches the room from two directions, which keeps a deep extension brighter through the day as the sun moves round the house.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Lurgan
The midday sun over Lurgan ranges from about 12° at the winter solstice to about 59° 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.
Typical costs for corner sliding doors around Lurgan
Guide prices include the door, fitting and 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.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 m | 4 panels | £8,695–£10,595 |
| 3.6 m | 4 panels | £9,595–£11,795 |
| 6.0 m | 6 panels | £13,395–£16,295 |
See every size on the corner sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
From survey to fitted door in Lurgan
Nothing is ordered until you sign off the surveyed specification. The door is made from the finished opening sizes (typically 4–6 weeks for aluminium, 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide corners, from survey sign-off), and fitting usually takes 1–2 days for the door, after 3–5 days of structural building work. If you are in Craigavon or Portadown, the same process and prices apply. Lurgan is in an area we cover by arrangement: the survey is still free, and survey dates, delivery and any travel cost for delivery and fitting are confirmed in your quote before you order.
Do you need approval in Lurgan?
Opening up a wall in Northern Ireland needs district council building control approval and structural calculations. We take on this work in Northern Ireland by arrangement.
Finishes and extras for corner sliding doors
- Panel layout. Two panels per side for smaller corners or three per side for wider ones, with fixed panels at the far ends.
- Roof junction. Head details coordinated with flat roofs, roof lanterns or pitched roofs so steel, frame and roof meet neatly.
- Colours. Single or dual colour powder coating, so the outside can match the extension cladding or render.
Questions about corner sliding doors in Lurgan
Can you match other doors and windows in my Lurgan 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.
Do corner sliding doors need a steel beam?
Corner sliding doors almost always need engineered structural support, because removing the corner post takes away the support for the wall or roof above. A structural engineer designs a cantilevered beam or steel frame; the calculations are included in our guide prices and the steelwork is priced after survey. In England this needs a Building Regulations application and in Scotland a building warrant; Wales and Northern Ireland have their own building control rules.
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.
How big can a corner sliding door be?
A corner sliding door in our range typically covers about 3 m to 8 m of combined width across both walls, usually four panels up to about 4.8 m and six panels above that. The two sides do not need to be equal. Panel height starts at the standard 2.1 m and can go taller depending on the system, which is confirmed at survey alongside the structural design.