- Postcode district
- BN18
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 6–8 weeks from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £7,995 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Worthing
- Building rules
- England
Is a large floor-to-ceiling sliding door a good fit for your home in Arundel?
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors for a home in Arundel:
Your structural engineer for an Arundel project should know the door system before designing the steel, because sliders need a beam that barely deflects over the full span.
If your Arundel extension has a higher ceiling than the rest of the house, panels around 2.7 m high carry the glass right up and avoid a strip of wall above the door.
- High-load rollers and, on the biggest panels, lift and slide gear let heavy glass move smoothly, so a tall panel opens without straining.
- Solar-control coatings can be added to tall south or west facing panels, reducing summer heat gain while still letting in plenty of daylight.
- Taking the head of the frame up into the ceiling avoids a band of wall above the door, keeping views of the sky and treetops from inside.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Arundel
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Arundel, midday sun reaches about 63° in summer and drops to about 16° in winter. That low winter sun is free heat through south-facing glass; high summer sun is easier to shade with a roof overhang, and solar-control glass helps where there is none.
Typical costs for large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors around Arundel
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 Arundel home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £7,995–£9,795 |
| 4.8 m | 3 panels | £12,595–£15,395 |
| 6.0 m | 3 panels | £14,895–£18,095 |
See every size on the large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
How fitting works in Arundel
Surveys in the BN18 district are booked at a time that suits you. Once the opening is ready and measured, manufacture is typically 6–8 weeks from survey sign-off; on fitting day the frame is set level and sealed, and the panels are adjusted so they glide properly. Fitting usually takes 3–5 days of building work for the opening, then 1–2 days to fit the door.
Do you need approval in Arundel?
A new or wider opening in England needs Building Control approval for the structural work as well as compliance for the door itself under Approved Documents L and K. Expect structural calculations, a steel beam and, where a party wall is involved, notices under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Choosing the specification
- System type. Heavy-duty aluminium, slimline for the narrowest interlocks, or lift and slide for the largest panels.
- Glass. Triple glazing, solar-control, acoustic laminated or low-iron glass for a clearer, less green tint.
- Concealed head. The frame head recessed into the ceiling so the glass appears to run uninterrupted to the ceiling line.
Questions about large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors in Arundel
How soon can you survey in Arundel?
Surveys in the BN18 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 6–8 weeks from survey sign-off.
How tall can a sliding door be?
A sliding door can typically be up to about 2.5–3 m tall on standard aluminium systems, and taller on some lift and slide and slimline systems, depending on panel width and glass weight. Our large door range is priced on 2.7 m high panels. Taller doors need heavier glass and stronger support above, so the maximum for your opening is confirmed at survey.
Do large sliding doors need a steel beam?
Large sliding doors usually need a steel beam or frame, because most are fitted into a new or widened structural opening. In England that is structural work needing a Building Regulations application and structural calculations, which are included in our guide price for forming the opening; in Scotland it needs a building warrant, and Wales and Northern Ireland have their own approval routes. The beam must be stiff enough not to deflect onto the door.
How much do large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors cost?
Large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors start from a guide price of £7,995 for a 2.4 m two-panel door with 2.7 m high panels, fitted, inc VAT. A 4.8 m three-panel door at that height is a guide £12,595–£15,395, and an 8 m four-panel door is around £18,695. Structural work is priced separately, and the final price is fixed in a written quote after survey.