Are replacement sliding doors right for homes in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose replacement sliding doors for a home in Edinburgh and the Lothians:
Before booking a survey for an Edinburgh and the Lothians flat, check your lease or title deeds and speak to the managing agent, factor or other owners, because doors in flats may need consent that houses do not.
Considering a wider door for your Edinburgh and the Lothians home while you are replacing it? Weigh up the extra cost of structural work against the gain in glass before deciding.
- Most two-panel replacements are completed in a single day, so the house is secure again by the evening without the room being out of use for long.
- Multipoint locks, anti-lift devices and internally beaded glass close the security gaps that older patio doors commonly have, such as panels that can be lifted out.
- New rollers and a precision track make a heavy door glide with a light push, where an old door may need both hands and a firm shove to open.
Guide prices for replacement sliding doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
These are guide prices for fitted doors at a standard height, including VAT. They run from an entry-level system to a premium one at the same size; the survey confirms which suits your opening.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £4,295–£5,295 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £4,995–£6,095 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the replacement sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Edinburgh and the Lothians
At the latitude of Edinburgh and the Lothians, the midday sun climbs to about 58° in late June but only about 11° in late December, when daylight lasts around 6 h 58 min against 17 h 36 min in midsummer. A south-facing replacement sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We survey and fit replacement sliding doors in 12 towns across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including the EH19, EH2, EH21, EH22, EH26, EH39 postcode districts.
Approvals in Scotland
Scottish building standards still apply to a replacement door even where no warrant is needed, so the door must meet the energy and safety glazing requirements. If the opening is being formed or widened, a building warrant is required before work begins.
Questions about replacement sliding doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Can you match other doors and windows in my Edinburgh and the Lothians home?
Usually, yes. Most aluminium and uPVC systems come in standard RAL colours and finishes, and we can quote dual colour where the inside and outside need to differ. Bring photos of existing frames to the survey.
What if there is no proper lintel above my old door?
Occasionally an old door frame turns out to be carrying some load because the support above the opening is inadequate or missing. We check the head of the opening at survey and again when the old frame comes out. If extra support is needed, we explain why, what it involves and what it costs before any further work goes ahead.
How long does it take to replace a sliding patio door?
Replacing a two-panel sliding patio door typically takes one day, from removing the old door to sealing and trimming the new one. Larger doors, three- or four-panel sets and doors needing extra making good typically take one to two days. Manufacture comes first, typically 4–6 weeks for aluminium or 2–4 weeks for uPVC after you sign off the surveyed specification.
What happens to my old patio door?
We remove your old patio door and take it away for disposal as part of the job, and that is included in our guide prices, so there is nothing for you to arrange. If you would rather keep the old door, for example for a shed or greenhouse project, tell us before the fitting day and we will leave it safely on site.