- Postcode district
- TQ6
- 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
- Paignton, Totnes, Torquay
- Building rules
- England
Is an internal pocket door a good fit for your home in Dartmouth?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what internal pocket doors do well and what to check before you order.
Planning an open-plan kitchen in Dartmouth but still want to close it off now and then? A double pocket door gives you both.
Before arranging a survey at your Dartmouth home, check whether the wall beside the doorway carries radiators, sockets or pipes, because those decide whether internal pocket doors will fit.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Dartmouth
In winter, Dartmouth gets about 8 h 01 min of daylight against 16 h 26 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.
How much do internal pocket doors cost in Dartmouth?
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.
Timescales for internal pocket doors in Dartmouth
Surveys in the TQ6 district are booked at a time that suits you. Lead time is typically 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off, depending on the door leaf and finish; on fitting day the track or pocket is installed, the door is hung and adjusted, and the area is left clean. Fitting usually 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.
Which options matter for internal pocket doors?
- 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.
- Bathroom privacy lock. A hook lock with an emergency release, designed for doors that slide rather than swing.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Dartmouth
How soon can you survey in Dartmouth?
Surveys in the TQ6 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.
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.
What is an internal pocket door?
An internal pocket door is an interior door that slides into a cavity built inside the wall instead of swinging on hinges. The leaf hangs from rollers on a concealed track at the top of a pocket frame, and the frame is boarded and plastered so the wall looks normal. When the door is open, only its edge and pull remain visible.