- Postcode district
- GU31
- 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
- Bordon, Midhurst, Waterlooville
- Building rules
- England
Are corner sliding doors right for your Petersfield home?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how corner sliding doors tend to work out in practice:
Where steel for a Petersfield 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.
Which way does your Petersfield garden face? A corner catching south and west sun gains warmth in winter but can overheat in summer, so solar-control glass is worth considering.
- Daylight reaches the room from two directions, which keeps a deep extension brighter through the day as the sun moves round the house.
- A corner of glass gives a much wider field of view than a single straight door, taking in more of the garden from a seat inside.
- When closed, the two corner panels interlock and lock together, so the glass corner stays weathertight and secure without a visible column.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Petersfield
The midday sun over Petersfield ranges from about 16° at the winter solstice to about 62° 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.
Guide prices for corner sliding doors in Petersfield
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 m | 4 panels | £10,295–£12,495 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £11,495–£13,995 |
| 6.0 m | 6 panels | £13,395–£16,295 |
See every size on the corner sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
What happens when you order corner sliding doors in Petersfield?
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 Bordon or Midhurst, the same process and prices apply.
Do you need approval in Petersfield?
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
- System type. Standard aluminium, slimline or lift and slide corner systems, depending on panel size and the sightlines you want.
- Glass. Double or triple glazed safety glass, with solar-control coatings for corners facing south or west.
- Panel layout. Two panels per side for smaller corners or three per side for wider ones, with fixed panels at the far ends.
Questions about corner sliding doors in Petersfield
Do I need building approval for corner sliding doors in Petersfield?
In England a replacement door is a controlled fitting, so compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or Building Control; new openings need a Building Regulations application. We confirm the right route for your property at survey, so the paperwork is in place before fitting.
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.
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 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.