Secure sliding doors (PAS 24) across Somerset
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how secure sliding doors tend to work out in practice:
For a new-build or conversion in Somerset with a security condition attached, send us the specification before we quote so the right system is chosen from the start.
Whichever door you choose for your Somerset home, pair it with good habits: lock the door, remove the key and keep side gates bolted.
- Internally glazed or secured beads mean the glass cannot be removed from the outside, closing off a route that some older doors left open.
- Robust interlocks where the panels meet reduce the chance of the door being levered open at the overlap, which is where a sliding door is often probed first.
- A multipoint lock throws several hooks or bolts into the frame when the handle is locked, spreading the load so the panel cannot be forced at a single point.
Guide prices for secure sliding doors in Somerset
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £4,295–£5,295 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the secure sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Somerset
In Somerset the shortest day has roughly 7 h 52 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 35 min. The noon sun sits near 15° above the horizon in winter and 62° in summer — so glass that faces south collects useful warmth from October to March, while a west-facing door may need solar control to stop it overheating in July.
Where we fit in Somerset
We cover Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Portishead and the rest of Somerset.
Approvals in England
In England, a replacement sliding door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations. In an existing home, a door with more than 60% glazing must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C) under Approved Document L, and glass in doors must be safety glazing under Approved Document K. We arrange compliance through a competent person scheme installer or by notifying Building Control, and you receive the certificate.
Questions about secure sliding doors in Somerset
Is the price different in Somerset?
No. Guide prices for secure sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Somerset. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
Is laminated glass worth it on a sliding door?
Laminated glass is worth considering on ground-floor doors that are hidden from the street, because it stays in one piece when cracked and slows anyone trying to break through. It also reduces some outside noise and filters most UV light. Toughened glass is still a safety glass but shatters into small pieces when broken.
What is Secured by Design?
Secured by Design is a police-backed initiative that sets security standards for homes and products, and its requirements for doors build on PAS 24. Products and developments can gain recognition under the scheme. We are not a Secured by Design member company; if a project specifies it, tell us at the start so we can check what the specification requires.
How do anti-lift devices work on a sliding door?
Anti-lift devices are blocks or bolts fitted in the head of the frame or on the sliding panel that fill the gap above the panel when the door is closed. Without them, some older sliding panels could be lifted up and out of the bottom track. With them, the panel cannot be raised far enough to clear the track.