- Postcode district
- DH5
- 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
- Chester-le-Street, Washington, Seaham
- Building rules
- England
What internal pocket doors offer homes in Houghton-le-Spring
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what internal pocket doors do well and what to check before you order.
If your Houghton-le-Spring home has a cramped en suite where the door clashes with the basin, a pocket door is worth measuring for before you consider moving the sanitaryware.
Before arranging a survey at your Houghton-le-Spring home, check whether the wall beside the doorway carries radiators, sockets or pipes, because those decide whether internal pocket doors will fit.
- 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.
- Privacy hook locks made for sliding leaves give a bathroom or en suite a door that locks from inside and can still be released from outside in an emergency.
- 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.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Houghton-le-Spring
In winter, Houghton-le-Spring gets about 7 h 12 min of daylight against 17 h 20 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 Houghton-le-Spring?
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 Houghton-le-Spring 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.
How fitting works in Houghton-le-Spring
A surveyor checks the doorway, the wall and the floor in your Houghton-le-Spring home and talks through the glass or door finish. After you approve the written quote, the door is made typically 3–5 weeks after survey sign-off, depending on the door leaf and finish, and 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
- Soft-close dampers. Hidden dampers in the track that ease the door to a gentle stop at each end.
- Flush and edge pulls. Recessed pulls in the door face plus an edge pull, so the leaf can disappear fully into the pocket.
- 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 Houghton-le-Spring
Can you match other doors and windows in my Houghton-le-Spring 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.
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.
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 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.