- Postcode district
- BT47
- 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
- Strabane, Limavady, Dungiven
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
Why choose internal pocket doors in Derry/Londonderry?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what internal pocket doors do well and what to check before you order.
Before arranging a survey at your Derry/Londonderry home, check whether the wall beside the doorway carries radiators, sockets or pipes, because those decide whether internal pocket doors will fit.
In a Derry/Londonderry 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Daylight in Derry/Londonderry and what it means for your glass
Light travels further than you might expect through internal glass. When the noon sun in Derry/Londonderry sits at only about 12° in December, a glazed internal door lets light from a south-facing room reach the back of the house.
How much do internal pocket doors cost in Derry/Londonderry?
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.
From survey to fitted door in Derry/Londonderry
Here is the usual sequence in Derry/Londonderry: 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. Derry/Londonderry 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.
Rules for internal pocket doors in Northern Ireland
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
- 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.
- 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 Derry/Londonderry
Is the price different in Derry/Londonderry?
The door price is the same as anywhere else. Because Derry/Londonderry is covered by arrangement, any travel cost for delivery and fitting is shown in your quote before you order; the survey itself is free.
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.
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.
Can a pocket door be fitted into an existing wall?
Yes, a pocket door can usually be fitted into an existing wall, but it involves opening up the wall beside the doorway. In a stud partition we remove the plasterboard, fit the pocket frame and board it again. In a masonry wall the usual approach is a new stud lining, and if the wall is load-bearing, forming the pocket becomes structural work that needs proper assessment and approval first.