- Postcode district
- BT62
- Survey
- Free, area covered by arrangement
- 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
- Portadown, Banbridge, Craigavon
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
Internal pocket doors in Tandragee: what to know
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:
In a Tandragee 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.
If your Tandragee 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.
- Flush pulls sit level with the face of the door so the leaf can slide fully into the pocket, with a small edge pull to draw it back out again.
- Top-hung rollers carry the weight of the leaf from above, so there is no floor track to trip over, clean around or catch the vacuum cleaner on.
- 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.
Light and sun in Tandragee
Light travels further than you might expect through internal glass. When the noon sun in Tandragee sits at only about 12° in December, a glazed internal door lets light from a south-facing room reach the back of the house.
Guide prices for internal pocket doors in Tandragee
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 Tandragee 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 Tandragee
Here is the usual sequence in Tandragee: 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. Tandragee is in an area we cover by arrangement: the survey is still free, and survey dates, delivery and any travel cost for delivery and fitting are confirmed in your quote before you order.
Do you need approval in Tandragee?
In Northern Ireland, internal doors are not usually building control work. We only supply safety glass for glazed doors, and structural wall changes need district council approval. Work in Northern Ireland is by arrangement.
Options to consider for your internal pocket door
- Soft-close dampers. Hidden dampers in the track that ease the door to a gentle stop at each end.
- Double pocket door. Two leaves sliding into opposite sides of the opening for a wider, centred doorway.
- Single pocket door. One leaf sliding into one side of the wall, the usual choice for en suites and cupboards.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Tandragee
Do I need building approval for internal pocket doors in Tandragee?
In Northern Ireland the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) apply through district council building control; work there is by arrangement. We confirm the right route for your property at survey, so the paperwork is in place before fitting.
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.
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 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.