- Postcode district
- CH7
- 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
- Buckley, Connah's Quay, Deeside
- Building rules
- Wales
What sliding doors for extensions offer homes in Mold
Most homeowners choosing sliding doors for extensions want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
For a garden room at the bottom of a Mold garden, think about access: large glass panels need a clear route from the road to the site.
Planning an extension in Mold? Send us the drawings before the steel is ordered, so the beam above the doors can be designed with the door in mind.
- A check survey once the opening is built means the door is made to the real dimensions, accounting for any small variation in the brickwork or blockwork.
- 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.
- 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.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Mold
In Mold the shortest day has roughly 7 h 32 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 58 min. The noon sun sits near 13° above the horizon in winter and 60° in summer — so glass that faces south collects useful warmth from October to March, while a west-facing door may need solar control to stop it overheating in July.
How much do sliding doors for extensions cost in Mold?
These are guide prices for fitted doors, 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £6,895–£8,395 |
| 3.6 m | 2 panels | £7,795–£9,495 |
| 4.8 m | 3 panels | £9,595–£11,695 |
See every size on the sliding doors for extensions page or try the guide price tool.
What happens when you order sliding doors for extensions in Mold?
A surveyor visits your Mold home to check the wall, the structure above and the floor levels, and talks through glass and finish. Any building work is planned to the engineer's design, the door is made to the finished opening sizes — typically 6–8 weeks for slimline systems after check survey sign-off — and fitting usually takes 1–2 days, scheduled to the build programme.
Do you need approval in Mold?
An extension in Wales needs Building Regulations approval, which covers its doors. The Welsh energy guidance limits the glazed area of an extension unless it is compensated for elsewhere, and glass in doors must be safety glazing.
Finishes and extras for sliding doors for extensions
- Flush threshold. A level floor from inside to out, with a drainage channel set into the patio.
- Corner opening. Sliding panels meeting at a corner with no post, for extensions open on two sides.
- Two-panel slimline. One sliding and one fixed panel, suiting openings up to around 3.6 m depending on the system.
Questions about sliding doors for extensions in Mold
Do I need building approval for sliding doors for extensions in Mold?
In Wales a replacement door must meet the Building Regulations as applied in Wales, arranged through a registered installer or Building Control. We confirm the right route for your property at survey, so the paperwork is in place before fitting.
How much do sliding doors for an extension cost?
Slimline sliding doors for an extension have a guide price of £7,795–£9,495 for a 3.6 m opening and £9,595–£11,695 for a 4.8 m opening, fitted, inc VAT at standard 2.1 m height. Taller doors, extra panels, special glass and flush thresholds move the price. Your written quote after the check survey fixes it.
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.
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.