- Postcode district
- SW6
- 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
- Putney, Wandsworth, Battersea
- Building rules
- England
External pocket sliding doors in Fulham: what to know
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering external pocket sliding doors for a home in Fulham:
If the only wall beside your Fulham opening is shared with a neighbour, check the pocket design and any steel bearing on it early, as the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (England and Wales) may apply.
Solid brick, cavity block or timber frame: the way your Fulham 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.
- Pockets can be formed on one side or both, so a wide opening can part in the middle with panels sliding away in each direction.
- Insulating the pocket wall and sealing the panel edges limits heat loss through the cavity, helping the wall beside the door perform like the rest of the house.
Planning glass for the light in Fulham
At the latitude of Fulham, 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 external pocket sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
External pocket sliding doors prices in Fulham
Guide prices include the door, fitting and structural calculations, including 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £7,495–£9,195 |
| 4.8 m | 3 panels | £11,095–£13,595 |
| 6.0 m | 3 panels | £12,895–£15,795 |
See every size on the external pocket sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
How fitting works in Fulham
Surveys in the SW6 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 to form the opening and pocket, then 1–2 days to fit the door.
Do you need approval in Fulham?
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.
Which options matter for external pocket sliding doors?
- Colours. Single or dual colour powder coating, so the exposed edge of the panel matches the frame inside and out.
- Threshold. Low or flush thresholds, with the external drainage channel continuing past the pocket.
- Glass. Double or triple glazed safety glass, with laminated or solar-control units as needed.
Questions about external pocket sliding doors in Fulham
Do you fit external pocket sliding doors in Fulham?
Yes. We survey and fit external pocket sliding doors in Fulham and across Greater London, including nearby Putney and Wandsworth. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
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 much wall do I need for an external pocket door?
An external pocket door needs a clear length of wall beside the opening at least as long as the panels that slide into it, plus a little for the frame. For a single 2 m panel that means just over 2 m of wall with no windows, radiators, sockets or pipes in it. A two-sided pocket splits the panels between both sides, so each side needs less length.
Does a pocket in the wall cause heat loss?
A pocket in the wall does not have to cause significant heat loss if it is insulated, lined and sealed as part of the design, and the door itself typically achieves whole-door U-values around 1.2–1.6 W/m²K double glazed. In England, a new door in an existing home with more than 60% glazing must achieve 1.4 W/m²K or better. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own energy rules.