Are supply-only sliding doors right for homes in Argyll and Bute?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what supply-only sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
If your Argyll and Bute property is on a narrow street or has no parking outside, tell us before delivery so a sensible drop-off point can be agreed.
Measuring an opening at an Argyll and Bute property yourself? Take three widths and three heights and use the smallest of each, then follow our tolerance guidance.
- Supply-only costs roughly two thirds of the fitted guide price for the same door, which can make sense when you already have a capable fitter on site.
- Booking one of our surveys transfers the responsibility for measuring to us, which is a sensible option if you are unsure about sizes or tolerances.
- Builders can schedule delivery to suit the project, avoiding doors sitting on site for weeks before the opening is ready for them.
Guide prices for supply-only sliding doors in Argyll and Bute
Use these supply-only guide prices to budget. They include VAT but not fitting; delivery to mainland Britain adds £95.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (supply only, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £2,595–£3,195 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £3,295–£3,995 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £3,995–£4,895 |
Every size is on the supply-only sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Argyll and Bute
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Argyll and Bute, midday sun reaches about 57° in summer and drops to about 11° in winter. That low winter sun is free heat through south-facing glass; high summer sun is easier to shade with a roof overhang, and solar-control glass helps where there is none.
Where we deliver in Argyll and Bute
We deliver supply-only doors to Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh, Lochgilphead, Oban, Rothesay and the rest of Argyll and Bute. Island deliveries are quoted individually.
Who handles approvals?
If you buy supply only, whoever fits the door is responsible for Building Regulations compliance and safety glazing. In Scotland a like-for-like replacement door usually needs no building warrant, but must meet the building standards; new openings need a warrant.
Questions about supply-only sliding doors in Argyll and Bute
Can you measure for a supply-only order in Argyll and Bute?
Yes, if you would like us to. Any charge for a supply-only survey is confirmed when you book; otherwise you give us the sizes, and you are responsible for them.
Who is responsible for measuring a supply-only door?
For supply-only orders you are responsible for measuring the opening and giving us the sizes, unless you book one of our surveys. We provide measuring guidance and tolerances, and confirm the sizes back to you in writing before ordering. If you book a survey, our surveyor measures and the responsibility for the sizes then sits with us.
Can I fit a sliding door myself?
Fitting a sliding door yourself is possible if you are experienced with joinery and glazing, but large panels are heavy and the frame must be fitted square, level and well sealed for the door to run and drain properly. You also need to deal with Building Regulations compliance. Many people use supply-only with a builder they already trust.
How heavy are supply-only sliding door panels?
Sliding door panels with double glazed safety glass are heavy, and large panels can weigh well over the safe limit for one person to lift, especially with triple glazing. Plan for enough people on site to unload, carry and position each panel, and keep the route from the delivery point to the opening clear and level.