- Postcode district
- BS8
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off, depending on the door leaf and finish
- Guide price
- From £895 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Bristol, Bedminster, Bishopston
- Building rules
- England
Why choose internal pocket doors in Clifton?
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering internal pocket doors for a home in Clifton:
In a Clifton hallway where three or four doors open into the same small space, swapping one or two for pocket doors can stop them colliding with each other.
Where a Clifton house has solid brick internal walls, a pocket door is still possible, but expect a new stud lining and more making good than in a timber partition.
- Soft-close dampers can slow the door in its final few centimetres in both directions, stopping it slamming shut or bouncing back out of the pocket.
- The door leaf can be chosen to match the other internal doors in the house, such as painted panels, oak veneer or a glazed design, so it does not look out of place.
- A double pocket door, with two leaves parting from the centre, opens up a wide doorway between a kitchen and a living area without any doors standing in the room.
How much sun will a door in Clifton get?
In winter, Clifton gets about 7 h 50 min of daylight against 16 h 38 min in June. Internal sliding and pocket doors help by keeping openings clear during the day and closing off rooms for warmth in the evening.
What should you budget for internal pocket doors in Clifton?
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 Clifton home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Single pocket door | 1 leaf | £895–£1,595 |
| Double pocket door | 2 leaves | £1,695–£2,795 |
See every size on the internal pocket doors page or try the guide price tool.
Timescales for internal pocket doors in Clifton
Here is the usual sequence in Clifton: guide price, free survey, written quote, then manufacture (typically 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off, depending on the door leaf and finish). Fitting typically takes 1–2 days, plus drying time before new plaster can be decorated.
Rules for internal pocket doors in England
Internal doors are generally outside the Building Regulations notification rules, with two things to watch: we only use safety glazing in glass doors, in line with Approved Document K, and any change to a load-bearing wall needs structural advice and Building Control approval.
Specification choices for internal pocket doors in Clifton
- Glazed leaf. A door with safety glass panels that borrows daylight from one room for another.
- Bathroom privacy lock. A hook lock with an emergency release, designed for doors that slide rather than swing.
- Soft-close dampers. Hidden dampers in the track that ease the door to a gentle stop at each end.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Clifton
How soon can you survey in Clifton?
Surveys in the BS8 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 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off, depending on the door leaf and finish.
How much does an internal pocket door cost?
Our guide price for a fitted internal pocket door is £895–£1,595 for a single and £1,695–£2,795 for a double, inc VAT at standard height. Where your door falls in that range depends on the leaf, the hardware, the wall construction and how much making good is needed. The final figure is fixed in a written quote after we have surveyed the wall.
Are pocket doors suitable for bathrooms?
Pocket doors work well for bathrooms and en suites, particularly small ones where a swinging door clashes with a basin or toilet. A privacy hook lock with an emergency release gives you a lockable door. Bear in mind that a pocket door does not seal as tightly as a hinged door closing against stops on all sides, so a little more sound can pass through.
How much wall space does a pocket door need?
A pocket door needs a length of clear wall beside the opening that is roughly the width of the door, plus a little extra for the frame. A double pocket door needs that space on both sides. The pocket section must be free of radiators, sockets, switches, pipes and cables, which is often the deciding factor in whether a particular doorway works.