- Postcode district
- SE13
- 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
- Blackheath, Catford, Greenwich
- Building rules
- England
Are multi-track sliding doors right for your Lewisham home?
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering multi-track sliding doors for a home in Lewisham:
If you are torn between bifolds and sliders for a Lewisham extension, multi-track sliding doors offer a middle path: more of the opening clears than on a two-track door, with fewer frames when closed.
Comparing quotes for a wide door in Lewisham? Ask what share of the opening each option clears, because two-track, three-track and four-track doors of the same width open very differently.
- 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.
- Each panel runs on its own track and rollers, so wear is shared across the door and any one panel can be adjusted without disturbing the others.
- Three tracks let two panels park behind a fixed one, so about two-thirds of the opening is clear instead of the half a two-track door allows.
Light and sun in Lewisham
At the latitude of Lewisham, the midday sun climbs to about 62° in late June but only about 15° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 50 min against 16 h 38 min in midsummer. A south-facing multi-track sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Guide prices for multi-track sliding doors in Lewisham
Use these guide prices to budget. They include VAT, fitting and taking away an old door of a similar size. Taller doors, triple glazing and dual colour add to the figure — the online tool shows how much.
| 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 |
| 8.0 m | 4 panels | £11,595–£14,095 |
See every size on the multi-track sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
Timescales for multi-track sliding doors in Lewisham
Here is the usual sequence in Lewisham: 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 Blackheath, Catford and Greenwich.
Do you need approval in Lewisham?
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.
Options to consider for your multi-track sliding door
- Glass. Double or triple glazed safety glass, with solar-control or acoustic laminated options.
- Pocket finish. Where wall space allows, panels can slide into a formed wall pocket so the whole width clears, as on our external pocket sliding doors.
- Colours. Single or dual colour powder coating to match windows, cladding or render.
Questions about multi-track sliding doors in Lewisham
Is the price different in Lewisham?
No. Guide prices for multi-track sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Lewisham. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
Are three track sliding doors as warm as two track doors?
Three and four track sliding doors are typically comparable with two-track doors on thermal performance when the system is thermally broken, with whole-door U-values around 1.2–1.6 W/m²K double glazed depending on system. In England, a new or replacement door in an existing home with more than 60% glazing must achieve 1.4 W/m²K or better. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each publish their own energy guidance.
Do I need planning permission or Building Regulations for a wide multi-track door?
In England, replacing doors on a house is usually permitted development if the new doors look similar, but flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas may need consent. The door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations, and widening the opening for it is structural work needing an application and calculations. Rules differ in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so we check them for your address.
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.