- Postcode district
- SY8
- 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
- Tenbury Wells, Leominster, Church Stretton
- Building rules
- England
Common sliding door faults we fix in Ludlow
Before you replace a sliding door, it is worth knowing which faults can be put right:
Before calling out anyone in Ludlow 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.
If a sliding door at your Ludlow home has started to drag, clean the bottom track thoroughly before booking anything, as grit alone can cause the problem.
- A new lock gearbox or cylinder restores secure locking when a handle turns but the bolts no longer engage, without replacing the whole door.
- 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.
- Repairing or refurbishing a damaged track removes the dips and burrs that make rollers jump, which stops a panel coming off its track.
Typical repair costs around Ludlow
Repair prices are the same across Shropshire. 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 |
| Roller replacement (per sliding panel) | £185–£325 |
| Misted sealed unit replacement (per pane) | £225–£495 |
| Re-alignment, adjustment and service | £125–£195 |
How repairs work in Ludlow
Repairs in Ludlow start with photos or, if needed, a diagnostic visit. Once you approve the price we book the repair: most repairs are booked within a few weeks, parts permitting, and specialist parts are ordered where needed.
Rules for sliding door repairs in England
Like-for-like repairs such as new rollers, locks, handles or adjustment are not building work under the Building Regulations in England. If the whole door is replaced, it becomes a controlled fitting and the replacement rules apply.
Repairs and upgrades to consider
- Roller replacement. New rollers for each sliding panel, restoring a smooth, quiet action.
- Misted unit replacement. A new sealed safety glass unit in place of one that has failed.
- Adjustment and service. Re-aligning panels, cleaning tracks and checking seals and drainage.
Questions about sliding door repairs in Ludlow
Do you repair sliding doors in Ludlow?
Yes. We repair sliding doors in Ludlow and across Shropshire, including nearby Tenbury Wells. Send photos or a short video and we will tell you the likely fix and cost before booking a visit.
What photos should I send for a repair quote?
Send a photo of the whole door from inside, close-ups of the handle, the lock edge and the bottom track, and any label or marking on the frame or glass spacer. A short video of the door opening and closing is especially helpful. Tell us roughly how old the door is and what it is doing wrong.
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.
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.