- Postcode district
- SY1
- 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
- Church Stretton, Telford, Oswestry
- Building rules
- England
Are internal pocket doors right for your Shrewsbury home?
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 Shrewsbury home, check whether the wall beside the doorway carries radiators, sockets or pipes, because those decide whether internal pocket doors will fit.
Planning an open-plan kitchen in Shrewsbury but still want to close it off now and then? A double pocket door gives you both.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Shrewsbury
In winter, Shrewsbury gets about 7 h 37 min of daylight against 16 h 52 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.
Internal pocket doors prices in Shrewsbury
Guide prices are the same across Shropshire. 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.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Shrewsbury
Surveys in the SY1 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.
Do you need approval in Shrewsbury?
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.
Choosing the specification
- Bathroom privacy lock. A hook lock with an emergency release, designed for doors that slide rather than swing.
- Single pocket door. One leaf sliding into one side of the wall, the usual choice for en suites and cupboards.
- Double pocket door. Two leaves sliding into opposite sides of the opening for a wider, centred doorway.
Questions about internal pocket doors in Shrewsbury
Can you match other doors and windows in my Shrewsbury home?
Usually, yes. Most aluminium and uPVC systems come in standard RAL colours and finishes, and we can quote dual colour where the inside and outside need to differ. Bring photos of existing frames to the survey.
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.
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.