- Postcode district
- AB41
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 6–8 weeks for slimline systems after check survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £5,095 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Inverurie, Peterhead, Aberdeen
- Building rules
- Scotland
Are sliding doors for extensions right for your Ellon home?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how sliding doors for extensions tend to work out in practice:
If your Ellon builder is about to pour the screed, confirm the finished floor level for the threshold first, because it is very hard to change afterwards.
When your Ellon extension is going through Building Control, keep the energy information for the doors to hand, as the inspector may ask for it.
- Telling the engineer the door type and span early lets them design the beam above it to limit deflection, protecting the smooth running of large sliding panels.
- Agreeing a fitting date with your builder lets the extension be made weathertight on programme, so plastering and flooring can follow without waiting on the doors.
- Setting the finished floor level before the screed goes down allows a low threshold, typically 15–25 mm, or a flush one with a drainage channel outside.
Planning glass for the light in Ellon
The midday sun over Ellon ranges from about 9° at the winter solstice to about 56° at midsummer. Low-angle winter light reaches further into a room through a tall door, which is one reason taller panels are worth considering; on south or west walls, pair them with solar-control glass.
How much do sliding doors for extensions cost in Ellon?
The table shows guide prices for common sizes, supplied and fitted, including VAT. Your exact price is fixed in a written quote once the opening in your Ellon home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £5,095–£6,195 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £5,995–£7,295 |
| 3.6 m | 2 panels | £7,795–£9,495 |
See every size on the sliding doors for extensions page or try the guide price tool.
From survey to fitted door in Ellon
Surveys in the AB41 district are booked at a time that suits you. Once the opening is ready and measured, manufacture is typically 6–8 weeks for slimline systems after check survey sign-off; on fitting day the frame is set level and sealed, and the panels are adjusted so they glide properly. Fitting usually takes 1–2 days, scheduled to the build programme.
Rules for sliding doors for extensions in Scotland
A Scottish extension is warrant work: the council approves the design, including its doors and glazing, against the Scottish building standards before building starts.
Specification choices for sliding doors for extensions in Ellon
- Solar-control glass. Coated glass for south- and west-facing extensions prone to summer overheating.
- Three or four panels. More panels for wider extension openings, with one or more sliding.
- Triple glazing. For low-energy extensions or north-facing walls, subject to panel size limits.
Questions about sliding doors for extensions in Ellon
Can you match other doors and windows in my Ellon 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.
Can you work with my builder and architect?
Yes, working with your builder, architect and structural engineer is the normal way we approach extension doors. We can provide technical details, opening sizes, threshold requirements and fixing information, and attend site for the check survey. Your builder forms the opening and prepares the floor, and our installers fit the doors to the agreed programme.
Can you measure from drawings rather than the built opening?
We can quote from drawings, but we manufacture from a check survey of the built opening, because real openings often differ slightly from the plans. Making a large made-to-measure door from drawings alone risks it not fitting. If a programme makes that unavoidable, any arrangement and who carries the risk would be agreed in writing first.
When should I order sliding doors for an extension?
Order sliding doors for an extension as soon as the opening is built and a check survey can be done, and agree the target fitting date with your builder in advance. Slimline doors typically take 6–8 weeks to make after sign-off. Getting a quote from drawings early means the specification is settled and only the final measurements are needed.