- Postcode district
- BN1
- Survey
- Priced from photos or a diagnostic visit
- Booking
- Most repairs are booked within a few weeks, parts permitting
- Guide price
- From £95 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven, Lewes
- Building rules
- England
Common sliding door faults we fix in Brighton
Before you replace a sliding door, it is worth knowing which faults can be put right:
If a sliding door at your Brighton home has started to drag, clean the bottom track thoroughly before booking anything, as grit alone can cause the problem.
Is the patio door in your Brighton house leaking at the bottom after heavy rain? Check the drainage slots in the outer frame are clear before assuming a seal has failed.
- A well-maintained, repaired door can give years more service, making a repair a sensible first step when the frame and glass are otherwise sound.
- A new lock gearbox or cylinder restores secure locking when a handle turns but the bolts no longer engage, without replacing the whole door.
- Misted sealed units can usually be replaced individually with new safety glass units, restoring the view and the insulation of that panel.
Sliding door repair prices in Brighton
Use the table to budget for a repair in Brighton. Prices include VAT, parts and fitting, and are confirmed before we attend.
| Repair | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Roller replacement (per sliding panel) | £185–£325 |
| Handle replacement | £95–£165 |
| Lock or gearbox replacement | £165–£295 |
| Re-alignment, adjustment and service | £125–£195 |
Booking a sliding door repair in Brighton
We repair sliding doors in Brighton and nearby Shoreham-by-Sea and Peacehaven. You approve the price first, then we book the visit; most repairs are completed in a single visit, unless parts need ordering or a new glass unit must be made.
Do you need approval in Brighton?
Repairs are generally outside the Building Regulations in England. Any replacement glass we fit in a door is safety glazing, in line with Approved Document K, and if the door needs replacing rather than repairing, the controlled-fitting rules apply.
Repairs and upgrades to consider
- Adjustment and service. Re-aligning panels, cleaning tracks and checking seals and drainage.
- Track repair or refurbishment. Repairing damaged track sections, or fitting a new track cover where the system allows.
- Handle replacement. Replacing broken or loose handles, including key-lockable versions.
Questions about sliding door repairs in Brighton
How quickly can you fix a sliding door in Brighton?
We offer a repair date in the BN1 district once you approve the price. Common parts such as rollers and handles can often be fitted on the first visit; specialist parts may need ordering.
Is there a free survey for sliding door repairs?
No, our free survey applies to new doors and replacements only. Repairs are quoted from photos and a short video you send us, or after a diagnostic visit where photos are not enough. If a visit is needed, the diagnostic visit costs £95 inc VAT and is confirmed before we attend, so you know where you stand.
Can you replace misted glass in a sliding door?
Yes, a misted sealed unit in a sliding door can usually be replaced on its own without changing the frame. The new unit is made to the size of the old one in safety glass, as glass in doors must be, and fitted into the existing panel. It is worth checking whether the frame is still sound first.
Why won't my sliding door lock?
A sliding door that will not lock usually has a failed lock gearbox, a worn or broken keep, or a panel that has dropped so the hooks no longer line up with the frame. Forcing the handle can make it worse. Photos of the handle, the lock edge and the frame where the hooks engage usually show which part has failed.