- Postcode district
- CH7
- 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
- Buckley, Connah's Quay, Deeside
- Building rules
- Wales
Are internal pocket doors right for your Mold home?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how internal pocket doors tend to work out in practice:
Before arranging a survey at your Mold home, check whether the wall beside the doorway carries radiators, sockets or pipes, because those decide whether internal pocket doors will fit.
If your Mold home has a cramped en suite where the door clashes with the basin, a pocket door is worth measuring for before you consider moving the sanitaryware.
- 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.
- Reclaims the floor area a hinged door needs to swing, which in a small bathroom or cloakroom can be the difference between fitting a vanity unit and going without.
- 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.
Daylight in Mold and what it means for your glass
In winter, Mold gets about 7 h 32 min of daylight against 16 h 58 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.
Guide prices for internal pocket doors in Mold
These are guide prices for fitted doors, 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
What happens when you order internal pocket doors in Mold?
Here is the usual sequence in Mold: 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 Wales
Internal sliding and pocket doors are not usually notifiable building work in Wales. We only supply safety glass for glazed doors, and any alteration to a load-bearing wall needs structural advice and approval from Building Control.
Specification choices for internal pocket doors in Mold
- Single pocket door. One leaf sliding into one side of the wall, the usual choice for en suites and cupboards.
- Flush and edge pulls. Recessed pulls in the door face plus an edge pull, so the leaf can disappear fully into the pocket.
- Double pocket door. Two leaves sliding into opposite sides of the opening for a wider, centred doorway.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Mold
Do you fit internal pocket doors in Mold?
Yes. We survey and fit internal pocket doors in Mold and across Clwyd, including nearby Buckley and Connah's Quay. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
How long does it take to fit a pocket door?
Fitting a pocket door typically takes one to two days, depending on whether the wall is stud or masonry and how much needs opening up. New plaster then needs time to dry before it can be decorated. We agree the order of work with you at survey so other trades, such as an electrician or decorator, can be booked around it.
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.
Can I put a light switch on the wall with the pocket?
Not on the pocket section itself, because the door slides through that cavity and there is nowhere to run a cable or fix a back box. Switches and sockets can usually move to the other side of the doorway or to an adjoining wall. We point out any that need moving at survey, and an electrician should relocate them before the pocket frame goes in.