- Postcode district
- GU28
- 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
- Midhurst, Haslemere, Arundel
- Building rules
- England
Is a corner sliding door a good fit for your home in Petworth?
Most homeowners choosing corner sliding doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
Which way does your Petworth 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.
Where steel for a Petworth 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.
- 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.
- When closed, the two corner panels interlock and lock together, so the glass corner stays weathertight and secure without a visible column.
- Corner systems use thermally broken aluminium sections with slim sightlines and powder-coated finishes, so the frames stay discreet on both walls.
Daylight in Petworth and what it means for your glass
The midday sun over Petworth 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.
What should you budget for corner sliding doors in Petworth?
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 |
| 4.0 m | 4 panels | £10,295–£12,495 |
| 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 Petworth?
Surveys in the GU28 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.
Do you need approval in Petworth?
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.
- Glass. Double or triple glazed safety glass, with solar-control coatings for corners facing south or west.
- Threshold. Standard, low or flush thresholds, with drainage detailed along both elevations.
Questions about corner sliding doors in Petworth
How soon can you survey in Petworth?
Surveys in the GU28 district are booked at a time that suits you, and we offer survey dates when we reply to your enquiry. After you approve the written quote, manufacture is typically 4–6 weeks for aluminium, 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide corners, from survey sign-off.
Do corner sliding doors lose more heat?
Corner sliding doors lose heat in proportion to their glazed area, so a large glass corner loses more than a solid wall would, but thermally broken systems keep typical whole-door U-values around 1.2–1.6 W/m²K double glazed. In England, a new door in an existing home with more than 60% glazing must achieve 1.4 W/m²K or better, and triple glazing is available. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland apply their own energy 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.