- Postcode district
- KT1
- 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
- Surbiton, Teddington, New Malden
- Building rules
- England
Is an internal pocket door a good fit for your home in Kingston upon Thames?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose internal pocket doors for a home in Kingston upon Thames:
In a Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Daylight in Kingston upon Thames and what it means for your glass
In winter, Kingston upon Thames gets about 7 h 50 min of daylight against 16 h 37 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.
What should you budget for internal pocket doors in Kingston upon Thames?
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 Kingston upon Thames 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.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Kingston upon Thames
Surveys in the KT1 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
Fitting an internal sliding or pocket door is not usually notifiable building work in England. Approved Document K treats glass in doors as a critical location, so we only supply safety glass for internal doors. If a wall has to be altered to form a pocket, check first whether it is load-bearing.
Finishes and extras for internal pocket doors
- Single pocket door. One leaf sliding into one side of the wall, the usual choice for en suites and cupboards.
- Glazed leaf. A door with safety glass panels that borrows daylight from one room for another.
- Double pocket door. Two leaves sliding into opposite sides of the opening for a wider, centred doorway.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Kingston upon Thames
Do you fit internal pocket doors in Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. We survey and fit internal pocket doors in Kingston upon Thames and across Greater London, including nearby Surbiton and Teddington. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
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.
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.