Are supply-only sliding doors right for homes in Bristol?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how supply-only sliding doors tend to work out in practice:
Builders working in Bristol who already have a trusted fitter can use supply-only to keep installation in-house while still getting made-to-measure doors.
Whoever fits a supply-only door at your Bristol home, ask them up front how they will handle Building Regulations compliance.
- Clear measuring guidance and tolerances are provided before you order, helping you give dimensions the factory can build to accurately.
- The doors use the same frames, glass and hardware as our fitted doors, made to the sizes you give us rather than cut from standard stock.
- 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.
Guide prices for supply-only sliding doors in Bristol
Supply-only guide prices are the same across Bristol: the door is made to measure and delivered, including VAT, with standard delivery to mainland Britain at £95. You or your builder fit it.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (supply only, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £3,295–£3,995 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £4,595–£5,595 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £5,495–£6,695 |
Every size is on the supply-only sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Bristol
Because Bristol sees long summer days (about 16 h 38 min) and short winter ones (about 7 h 50 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 15° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
Where we deliver in Bristol
We deliver supply-only doors to Bristol, Bedminster, Bishopston, Clifton, Fishponds, Westbury-on-Trym and the rest of Bristol.
Who handles approvals?
If you buy supply only, whoever fits the door is responsible for Building Regulations compliance and safety glazing. In England a replacement door is a controlled fitting, so compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or Building Control; new openings need a Building Regulations application.
Questions about supply-only sliding doors in Bristol
Can you measure for a supply-only order in Bristol?
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.
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.
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.
Do supply-only doors need building regulations sign-off?
Yes, in England a replacement door is a controlled fitting, so whoever installs it must either be registered with a competent person scheme and self-certify the work, or notify Building Control. With supply-only, that responsibility sits with your fitter, not with us. The door must also meet the energy and safety glazing requirements, which we confirm in the specification.