- Postcode district
- SW15
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £1,695 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Fulham, Wandsworth, Barnes
- Building rules
- England
Are internal glass sliding doors right for your Putney home?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose internal glass sliding doors for a home in Putney:
If you are extending a home in Putney, ask your builder to allow solid fixing above any opening where you want internal glass sliding doors, before the walls are boarded.
Converting a garage in Putney into a playroom or office? A glazed sliding door to the hallway keeps a line of sight into the room without leaving it open to the rest of the house.
- Soft-close dampers ease the panel to a stop at either end of its travel, protecting fingers and the glass from the jolt of a door pushed too hard.
- Reeded, fluted or frosted glass can obscure a home office or utility area while still letting light through, giving privacy without a solid wall.
- Daylight from a bright room passes straight through to a darker one, so a north-facing hallway or inner room can feel lighter without adding a window.
Daylight in Putney and what it means for your glass
Light travels further than you might expect through internal glass. When the noon sun in Putney sits at only about 15° in December, a glazed internal door lets light from a south-facing room reach the back of the house.
How much do internal glass sliding doors cost in Putney?
The table shows guide prices for common sizes, supplied and fitted, including VAT. Your exact price is fixed in a written quote once the opening in your Putney home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 m | 1 panel | £1,695–£2,095 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,895–£3,495 |
| 3.2 m | 4 panels | £3,495–£4,295 |
See every size on the internal glass sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
What happens when you order internal glass sliding doors in Putney?
Surveys in the SW15 district are booked at a time that suits you. Lead time is typically 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off; on fitting day the track or pocket is installed, the door is hung and adjusted, and the area is left clean. Fitting usually takes around 1 day for a single or two-panel door.
Rules for internal glass sliding doors in England
Fitting an internal sliding or pocket door is not usually notifiable building work in England. Approved Document K treats glass in doors as a critical location, so we only supply safety glass for internal doors. If a wall has to be altered to form a pocket, check first whether it is load-bearing.
Finishes and extras for internal glass sliding doors
- Fixed side panel. A matching non-opening glass panel beside the door to fill a wider opening or form a glazed screen.
- Grid glazing bars. A pattern of horizontal and vertical bars for the classic factory-window look.
- Reeded or fluted glass. Vertically ribbed glass that blurs the view through while keeping the room bright.
Questions about internal glass sliding doors in Putney
Do I need building approval for internal glass sliding doors in Putney?
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 much space do I need beside the doorway?
A surface-mounted sliding door needs clear wall beside the opening that is at least as wide as the panel, so it has somewhere to park when open. For a bi-parting pair you need that space on both sides. Light switches, radiators and architraves in that zone may need moving or the design adjusting, which we check at survey.
Can internal glass sliding doors go into a new extension?
Yes, and fitting them as part of an extension is often simpler, because the builder can put solid timber or a lintel above the opening for the track while the walls are open. Tell us the finished floor and ceiling heights early so the panels can be sized accurately once the plastering is done.
What are steel-look internal sliding doors?
Steel-look internal sliding doors are glass doors with slim, dark aluminium frames and glazing bars designed to resemble traditional steel windows. Aluminium is used because it is lighter, does not rust and takes a durable powder-coat finish, while still giving the narrow sightlines that make the industrial style recognisable. They slide on a top track rather than swinging open.