- Postcode district
- TD7
- 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
- Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh
- Building rules
- Scotland
Is an internal pocket door a good fit for your home in Selkirk?
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:
Where a Selkirk 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.
In a Selkirk 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Planning glass for the light in Selkirk
In winter, Selkirk gets about 7 h 03 min of daylight against 17 h 30 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 Selkirk?
Guide prices are the same across the Scottish Borders. They cover the door supplied and fitted into a prepared opening, including VAT, with options itemised in your quote.
| 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 Selkirk
Here is the usual sequence in Selkirk: 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 Scotland
In Scotland, fitting an internal sliding or pocket door is usually warrant-free; we use safety glass in glazed doors, and alterations to structural walls need a building warrant.
Specification choices for internal pocket doors in Selkirk
- Glazed leaf. A door with safety glass panels that borrows daylight from one room for another.
- 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 Selkirk
Do I need building approval for internal pocket doors in Selkirk?
In Scotland a like-for-like replacement door usually needs no building warrant, but must meet the building standards; new openings need a warrant. We confirm the right route for your property at survey, so the paperwork is in place before fitting.
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.
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.
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.