Are sliding door repairs right for homes in the Scottish Borders?
Here is what usually goes wrong with sliding doors, and what can be done about it:
If a sliding door at your Scottish Borders home has started to drag, clean the bottom track thoroughly before booking anything, as grit alone can cause the problem.
Before calling out anyone in the Scottish Borders for a door that will not lock, check whether the panel has dropped: if the hooks no longer meet the keeps, adjustment may be all it needs.
- Misted sealed units can usually be replaced individually with new safety glass units, restoring the view and the insulation of that panel.
- 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.
- A new lock gearbox or cylinder restores secure locking when a handle turns but the bolts no longer engage, without replacing the whole door.
Repair prices in the Scottish Borders
Repair prices are the same across the Scottish Borders. These guide prices include VAT, parts and the visit to carry out the repair. Most faults can be priced from photos; if we need to see the door first, a diagnostic visit costs £95 inc VAT, confirmed before we attend.
| Repair | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Handle replacement | £95–£165 |
| Track repair or refurbishment | £195–£395 |
| Lock or gearbox replacement | £165–£295 |
| Misted sealed unit replacement (per pane) | £225–£495 |
| Roller replacement (per sliding panel) | £185–£325 |
Towns we cover in the Scottish Borders
We survey and fit sliding door repairs in 8 towns across the Scottish Borders, including the EH45, TD1, TD11, TD14, TD5, TD7 postcode districts.
Approvals in Scotland
Repairs do not need a building warrant in Scotland. Any replacement glass we fit in a door is safety glazing.
Questions about sliding door repairs in the Scottish Borders
Is it worth repairing an old sliding door in the Scottish Borders?
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.
How do I know if my sliding door rollers need replacing?
Sliding door rollers usually need replacing when the panel becomes hard to push, rumbles or grinds as it moves, sits lower at one end or jumps off the track. Cleaning the track first is worth trying, because grit can cause similar symptoms. If the door is still heavy once the track is clean, the rollers are likely worn or broken.
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.