- Postcode district
- DA12
- 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
- Strood, Stanford-le-Hope, Rochester
- Building rules
- England
Repair or replace: sliding doors in Gravesend
Before you replace a sliding door, it is worth knowing which faults can be put right:
When sending photos of a Gravesend door for a repair quote, include any label on the frame edge or spacer bar, because it can help identify the system and its parts.
If a sliding door at your Gravesend home has started to drag, clean the bottom track thoroughly before booking anything, as grit alone can cause the problem.
- Adjusting a dropped or misaligned panel can cure draughts, rattles and a door that will not close fully against its seals.
- Replacing worn rollers is often enough to bring back the light, smooth action of a sliding panel that has become heavy and noisy to open.
- Repairing or refurbishing a damaged track removes the dips and burrs that make rollers jump, which stops a panel coming off its track.
Sliding door repair prices in Gravesend
Repair prices are the same across Kent. The table shows typical costs for common repairs, including VAT, parts and the visit to carry out the repair.
| Repair | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Handle replacement | £95–£165 |
| Misted sealed unit replacement (per pane) | £225–£495 |
| Re-alignment, adjustment and service | £125–£195 |
| Track repair or refurbishment | £195–£395 |
How repairs work in Gravesend
Send photos or a short video of the fault and we tell you the likely repair and cost before anyone visits. We then book a repair visit in the DA12 district at a time that suits you; 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 Gravesend?
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.
Common repairs and upgrades
- Track repair or refurbishment. Repairing damaged track sections, or fitting a new track cover where the system allows.
- Roller replacement. New rollers for each sliding panel, restoring a smooth, quiet action.
- Lock and gearbox replacement. A new mechanism when the handle turns but the door will not lock.
Questions about sliding door repairs in Gravesend
Is it worth repairing an old sliding door in Gravesend?
Often, yes. New rollers, a lock gearbox or a track refurbishment cost a fraction of a new door. If the frame is twisted or the door fails on thermal performance, we will say so and price a replacement instead.
Is it worth repairing an old sliding patio door?
Repairing an old sliding patio door is worth it if the frame and glass are sound and the parts are available, because a few new rollers or a lock can restore it for a fraction of the cost of replacement. If the frame is failing, the door is single glazed or parts are discontinued, replacement usually makes more sense.
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.
How can I stop my sliding door needing repairs?
Keeping the track clean is the most effective way to keep a sliding door running well, because grit wears rollers and damages the track surface. Vacuum the track regularly, wipe it with a damp cloth, keep drainage slots clear and avoid slamming panels into their stops. Our maintenance guide has a simple routine.