- Postcode district
- SA65
- 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
- Haverfordwest, Cardigan, Milford Haven
- Building rules
- Wales
Why choose internal pocket doors in Fishguard?
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 Fishguard home, check whether the wall beside the doorway carries radiators, sockets or pipes, because those decide whether internal pocket doors will fit.
Renovating a period property in Fishguard? Pocket doors can take panelled leaves that echo the existing doors, so the change looks considered rather than out of place.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Fishguard
Internal glazed doors are mostly about borrowed light. In Fishguard, winter daylight lasts only around 7 h 44 min, so a glass door between a bright extension and a darker hallway or dining room can make a noticeable difference from November to February.
How much do internal pocket doors cost in Fishguard?
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 Fishguard
Here is the usual sequence in Fishguard: 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.
Choosing the specification
- Single pocket door. One leaf sliding into one side of the wall, the usual choice for en suites and cupboards.
- 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.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Fishguard
How soon can you survey in Fishguard?
Surveys in the SA65 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.
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.
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.
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.