- Postcode district
- SW6
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 4–6 weeks for aluminium, 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide versions, from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £5,595 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Putney, Wandsworth, Battersea
- Building rules
- England
Are multi-track sliding doors right for your Fulham home?
Most homeowners choosing multi-track sliding doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
Where the dining table in a Fulham kitchen sits in front of the door, a bi-parting layout can open the centre of the glass to line up with it.
Does your Fulham home have walls deep enough for a wider frame? A three or four track system needs more depth than a two-track door, which the survey measures.
- A bi-parting layout lets panels stack to both sides, opening the centre of a wide door to line up with a dining table, path or garden feature.
- Panels stack neatly within the frame at one end, taking no room on the patio or inside, unlike a bifold stack that stands out from the wall.
- A sliding door can be left open at any width, from a hand's gap to fully stacked, whereas bifold panels open in folded pairs that stand out into the garden.
How much sun will a door in Fulham get?
Because Fulham sees long summer days (about 16 h 38 min) and short winter ones (about 7 h 50 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 15° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
Guide prices for multi-track sliding doors in Fulham
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 Fulham home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,795 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £6,295–£7,695 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £9,195–£11,195 |
See every size on the multi-track sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
Timescales for multi-track sliding doors in Fulham
Here is the usual sequence in Fulham: guide price, free survey, written quote, then manufacture (typically 4–6 weeks for aluminium, 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide versions, from survey sign-off). Fitting typically takes 1–2 days; allow 3–5 days of building work first for a new or widened opening. Nearby, we also survey in Putney, Wandsworth and Battersea.
Do you need approval in Fulham?
English Building Regulations treat a new or replacement external door in an existing home as a controlled fitting: it needs a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or Doorset Energy Rating band C) if more than 60% of it is glazed (Approved Document L), and safety glass in a critical location (Approved Document K). Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or a Building Control notification, so you get a certificate for your records.
Finishes and extras for multi-track sliding doors
- Glass. Double or triple glazed safety glass, with solar-control or acoustic laminated options.
- Colours. Single or dual colour powder coating to match windows, cladding or render.
- Stacking side. Panels stack to the left, to the right, or to both sides on a bi-parting layout.
Questions about multi-track sliding doors in Fulham
Is the price different in Fulham?
No. Guide prices for multi-track sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Fulham. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
How wide can a multi-track sliding door be?
A multi-track sliding door in our range typically runs from about 3 m to 8 m wide, with three panels up to about 4 m and four panels on wider openings. Each panel is usually up to about 2.5–3 m wide depending on system and glass. Very wide doors need a structural opening sized for them, which is checked at survey.
How much of the opening does a three track sliding door clear?
A three track sliding door typically clears about two-thirds of the opening, because two panels slide behind the third and stack in one block. A four track door clears about three-quarters, and a standard two-track door about half. The exact clear width depends on panel sizes and frame depth, which are confirmed on the drawing in your quote.
What is the lead time for three and four track sliding doors?
Three and four track sliding doors typically take 4–6 weeks to make in standard aluminium, or 6–8 weeks for slimline or lift and slide versions, after survey sign-off. Fitting typically takes 1–2 days. Where the opening is being formed or widened, allow 3–5 days of building work first. All of these times are typical rather than promised.