- Postcode district
- BA2
- 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
- Bradford-on-Avon, Keynsham, Trowbridge
- Building rules
- England
Common sliding door faults we fix in Bath
Before you replace a sliding door, it is worth knowing which faults can be put right:
Where an older sliding door in Bath has several faults at once, such as misted glass, worn rollers and a failing lock, compare the total repair cost with a replacement before deciding.
If a sliding door at your Bath home has started to drag, clean the bottom track thoroughly before booking anything, as grit alone can cause the problem.
- Repairing or refurbishing a damaged track removes the dips and burrs that make rollers jump, which stops a panel coming off its track.
- Where a repair is not worth doing, for example because parts are unavailable, we say so plainly rather than fitting parts that will not last.
- 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.
Sliding door repair prices in Bath
Repair prices are the same across Somerset. The table shows typical costs for common repairs, including VAT, parts and the visit to carry out the repair.
| Repair | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Lock or gearbox replacement | £165–£295 |
| Handle replacement | £95–£165 |
| Track repair or refurbishment | £195–£395 |
| Misted sealed unit replacement (per pane) | £225–£495 |
From photos to fixed door in Bath
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 BA2 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 Bath?
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.
What we can repair
- 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.
- Track repair or refurbishment. Repairing damaged track sections, or fitting a new track cover where the system allows.
Questions about sliding door repairs in Bath
How quickly can you fix a sliding door in Bath?
We offer a repair date in the BA2 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.
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.
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.
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.