- Postcode district
- BT71
- 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
- Coalisland, Cookstown, Armagh
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
Internal pocket doors in Dungannon: what to know
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering internal pocket doors for a home in Dungannon:
In a Dungannon 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 Dungannon 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.
- When the door is fully open it disappears into the wall, leaving a clear doorway that makes two connected rooms feel like one larger space.
- 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.
- 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.
Daylight in Dungannon and what it means for your glass
With roughly 7 h 16 min of daylight on the shortest day in Dungannon, rooms in the middle of a house can feel gloomy in winter. A glazed internal door shares light from the brightest room without losing the separation of a closed door.
How much do internal pocket doors cost in Dungannon?
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.
How fitting works in Dungannon
A surveyor checks the doorway, the wall and the floor in your Dungannon home and talks through the glass or door finish. After you approve the written quote, the door is made typically 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off, depending on the door leaf and finish, and fitting usually takes 1–2 days, plus drying time before new plaster can be decorated. Dungannon 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.
Finishes and extras for internal pocket doors
- Double pocket door. Two leaves sliding into opposite sides of the opening for a wider, centred doorway.
- 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.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Dungannon
Do I need building approval for internal pocket doors in Dungannon?
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.
Do pocket doors need a floor track?
No, the pocket doors we fit hang from rollers on a top track, so the floor stays clear and level through the doorway. A small guide at the mouth of the pocket keeps the leaf running straight without a groove across the floor. That makes them easy to clean around and suitable where the same flooring runs from room to room.
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 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.