Corner sliding doors across Kent
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 Kent 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.
Corner glazing changes how a Kent home looks from neighbouring gardens, so confirm the planning position for the extension with your designer or the local planning authority before ordering.
- 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.
- Corner systems use thermally broken aluminium sections with slim sightlines and powder-coated finishes, so the frames stay discreet on both walls.
- 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.
Guide prices for corner sliding doors in Kent
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 m | 4 panels | £8,695–£10,595 |
| 3.6 m | 4 panels | £9,595–£11,795 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £11,495–£13,995 |
| 8.0 m | 6 panels | £16,495–£20,095 |
Every size is on the corner sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Kent
In Kent the shortest day has roughly 7 h 52 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 36 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.
Towns we cover in Kent
We survey and fit corner sliding doors in 24 towns across Kent, including the CT1, CT10, CT11, CT13, CT14, CT16 postcode districts.
Approvals 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.
Questions about corner sliding doors in Kent
Do I need building approval for corner sliding doors in Kent?
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 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 do you maintain a corner sliding door?
Maintaining a corner sliding door is much like any aluminium slider, with extra attention to the corner: keep both tracks and the corner drainage clear, wipe the corner seals, and check the meeting panels still lock smoothly. Rollers can be adjusted if a panel drops. Because a new extension can settle slightly in its first year, the corner panels may need a small adjustment after that.
Is the open corner a weak point for security?
The corner of a corner sliding door is not a weak point when the system is properly specified, because the two meeting panels interlock and lock together, typically with multi-point hardware at the corner as well as on the sliding edges. Laminated glass adds resistance to breaking through. Corner systems are available tested to PAS 24, and the locking specification is confirmed in your quote.