Are supply-only sliding doors right for homes in Fife?
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:
If your Fife property is on a narrow street or has no parking outside, tell us before delivery so a sensible drop-off point can be agreed.
Ordering supply-only doors for a Fife build? Time the delivery for when the opening is ready, so the panels are not stored on site and at risk of damage.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Guide prices for supply-only sliding doors in Fife
Supply-only guide prices are the same across Fife: 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 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £2,595–£3,195 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,895–£3,495 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £5,495–£6,695 |
Every size is on the supply-only sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Fife
Because Fife sees long summer days (about 17 h 40 min) and short winter ones (about 6 h 55 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 10° 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 Fife
We deliver supply-only doors to Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Burntisland, Cupar, Inverkeithing and the rest of Fife.
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 Fife
Can you measure for a supply-only order in Fife?
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.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland and the islands?
Yes, we can deliver supply-only doors to Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly by arrangement. Delivery to these areas is quoted individually because it depends on the route and the size of the consignment. Tell us the full delivery address when you ask for a quote so we can price it.
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.
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.