Are supply-only sliding doors right for homes in the Highlands and Islands?
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.
Ordering supply-only doors for a Highlands and Islands build? Time the delivery for when the opening is ready, so the panels are not stored on site and at risk of damage.
If your Highlands and Islands property is on a narrow street or has no parking outside, tell us before delivery so a sensible drop-off point can be agreed.
- 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.
- Delivery to mainland Britain is a standard £95, with Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly by arrangement.
Guide prices for supply-only sliding doors in the Highlands and Islands
These are guide prices for made-to-measure doors supplied without fitting, including VAT. Delivery to mainland Britain is £95; Northern Ireland and islands are quoted individually.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (supply only, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,895–£3,495 |
| 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 the Highlands and Islands
Because the Highlands and Islands sees long summer days (about 18 h 11 min) and short winter ones (about 6 h 27 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 9° 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 the Highlands and Islands
We deliver supply-only doors to Inverness, Fort William, Aviemore, Dingwall, Kirkwall, Lerwick and the rest of the Highlands and Islands. 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 the Highlands and Islands
Can you measure for a supply-only order in the Highlands and Islands?
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.
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.
How much is delivery for supply-only doors?
Standard delivery for supply-only sliding doors is £95 to addresses in mainland Britain. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly are by arrangement, with the cost quoted individually. Delivery details, such as the date and any access restrictions at your address, are agreed before the door is dispatched.