- Postcode district
- W4
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 6–8 weeks from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £6,595 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Acton, Hammersmith, Barnes
- Building rules
- England
Are external pocket sliding doors right for your Chiswick home?
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering external pocket sliding doors for a home in Chiswick:
If the wall beside your Chiswick patio opening is free of windows, radiators and sockets, it may be long enough to take a pocket so the panels disappear completely.
Solid brick, cavity block or timber frame: the way your Chiswick wall is built decides how the pocket is formed, which is why the survey looks at it closely.
- A lined and drained pocket carries rainwater running along the track out of the wall, protecting the structure as well as the rollers.
- Parked inside the wall, open panels are protected from weather and knocks, and garden furniture can sit right up to the edge of the opening.
- When closed, a pocket door looks like a large-paned slider, with slim meeting stiles and plenty of glass instead of the many frames of a folding door.
Planning glass for the light in Chiswick
The midday sun over Chiswick ranges from about 15° at the winter solstice to about 62° at midsummer. Low-angle winter light reaches further into a room through a tall door, which is one reason taller panels are worth considering; on south or west walls, pair them with solar-control glass.
How much do external pocket sliding doors cost in Chiswick?
Pricing does not change because you are in Chiswick: the ranges below include fitting, structural calculations and VAT. They include forming the opening and the pocket in the wall; Building Control fees are set by your council and are extra.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 1 panel | £7,095–£8,595 |
| 4.0 m | 2 panels | £9,895–£12,095 |
| 4.8 m | 3 panels | £11,095–£13,595 |
See every size on the external pocket sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
How fitting works in Chiswick
Here is the usual sequence in Chiswick: guide price, free survey, written quote, any building work, then manufacture (typically 6–8 weeks from survey sign-off). Fitting typically takes 3–5 days of building work to form the opening and pocket, then 1–2 days to fit the door. Nearby, we also survey in Acton, Hammersmith and Barnes.
Rules for external pocket sliding doors in England
In England, forming or widening an opening is structural work that needs a Building Regulations application, structural calculations and usually a steel beam on padstones. The new door is also a controlled fitting (U-value 1.4 W/m²K or better if more than 60% glazed). If steelwork bears on a party wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply.
Finishes and extras for external pocket sliding doors
- Pocket side. A single pocket to one side, or pockets on both sides so a wide door parts in the middle.
- Internal finish. Plastered, panelled or tiled finishes on the pocket wall, with the access panel set discreetly into it.
- System type. Standard aluminium, slimline or lift and slide pocket systems, chosen to suit panel weight and sightlines.
Questions about external pocket sliding doors in Chiswick
Is the price different in Chiswick?
No. Guide prices for external pocket sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Chiswick. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
Are external pocket doors secure?
External pocket doors are secure when the panels lock to the frame with multi-point hardware, the glass is laminated, and the pocket is closed off so the panels cannot be reached from outside. Once shut, the front edge of the panel locks into the frame just as on a standard slider. Systems are available tested to PAS 24, and the locking specification is set out in your quote.
How long does an external pocket door project take?
An external pocket door typically takes 6–8 weeks to make after survey sign-off, and the building work to form the opening and pocket typically takes 3–5 days before the door goes in. Fitting the door then takes 1–2 days. Engineer design and Building Regulations approval come first, so the whole project runs longer than a straight door swap.
How much do external pocket sliding doors cost?
External pocket sliding doors start from a guide price of £6,595 for a 1.8 m single-panel door, fitted, inc VAT, at standard 2.1 m height, including forming the wall pocket. A 3 m two-panel door is a guide £8,395–£10,295, and a 6 m three-panel door is around £12,895. Wall construction, glass and finish affect the figure, which is fixed in a written quote after survey.