Sliding doors with integral blinds across Hampshire
Most homeowners choosing sliding doors with integral blinds want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
Is the kitchen in your Hampshire house right beside the patio door? Sealed blinds will never pick up the grease that settles on fabric blinds near a hob.
Before choosing sliding doors with integral blinds for a Hampshire property, think about which panels genuinely need them; a blind in every panel adds cost you may not need.
- Venetian slats tilt to angle daylight up to the ceiling or block a low sun, letting you control glare on a screen or television without closing the view completely.
- Motorised versions run on a rechargeable battery, often topped up by a small solar cell, and can be operated by a switch or remote for tall or hard-to-reach panels.
- A magnetic slider on the edge of the unit raises, lowers and tilts the blind with a light touch, with no motor or wiring involved.
Guide prices for sliding doors with integral blinds in Hampshire
These are guide prices for fitted doors at a standard height, including VAT. They run from an entry-level system to a premium one at the same size; the survey confirms which suits your opening.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £5,195–£6,095 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £6,895–£8,195 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £7,395–£8,695 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £9,995–£11,795 |
Every size is on the sliding doors with integral blinds page.
Daylight and glass in Hampshire
The midday sun over Hampshire 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.
Where we fit in Hampshire
We cover Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough and the rest of Hampshire.
Approvals in England
In England, a replacement sliding door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations. In an existing home, a door with more than 60% glazing must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C) under Approved Document L, and glass in doors must be safety glazing under Approved Document K. We arrange compliance through a competent person scheme installer or by notifying Building Control, and you receive the certificate.
Questions about sliding doors with integral blinds in Hampshire
Do I need building approval for sliding doors with integral blinds in Hampshire?
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.
Are integral blinds safe for children?
Integral blinds are a safer option around young children than corded blinds, because there are no loose cords or chains to become entangled in. The whole mechanism is enclosed between the panes of glass, and the slider or switch is a fixed part of the frame. The glass itself is safety glass, as required in doors.
What are integral blinds?
Integral blinds are blinds built inside a sealed double glazed unit, between the two panes of glass. They are adjusted from outside the glass using a magnetic slider or a small motor. Because they are sealed in, they stay clean, have no loose cords and cannot be damaged by everyday knocks, which suits sliding doors particularly well.
What happens if an integral blind breaks?
If an integral blind fails inside the unit, the usual repair is to replace the sealed glass unit for that panel, because the blind cannot be reached without breaking the seal. Magnetic controls and motor batteries on the outside of the unit can sometimes be replaced separately. Manufacturer guarantees on sealed units and blinds are passed on to you.