Sliding door repairs across the West Midlands
Before you replace a sliding door, it is worth knowing which faults can be put right:
Before calling out anyone in the West Midlands 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.
Landlords with properties in the West Midlands can often keep a sound sliding door working with a roller and lock service rather than a full replacement.
- Misted sealed units can usually be replaced individually with new safety glass units, restoring the view and the insulation of that panel.
- Quoting from photos and a short video means many repairs can be priced without a visit, saving time and the diagnostic visit charge for straightforward jobs.
- Repairing or refurbishing a damaged track removes the dips and burrs that make rollers jump, which stops a panel coming off its track.
Repair prices in the West Midlands
Repair prices are the same across the West Midlands. 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 |
|---|---|
| Re-alignment, adjustment and service | £125–£195 |
| Misted sealed unit replacement (per pane) | £225–£495 |
| Handle replacement | £95–£165 |
| Lock or gearbox replacement | £165–£295 |
| Roller replacement (per sliding panel) | £185–£325 |
Towns we cover in the West Midlands
We survey and fit sliding door repairs in 28 towns across the West Midlands, including the B13, B14, B15, B17, B23, B28 postcode districts.
Approvals in England
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.
Questions about sliding door repairs in the West Midlands
Is there a call-out charge in the West Midlands?
Many faults can be priced from photos or a short video, so a visit is not always needed. If we need to see the door first, a diagnostic visit costs £95 inc VAT, and we confirm it before we attend. Repair prices include the visit to carry out the repair.
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.
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.