Are supply-only sliding doors right for homes in the Scottish Borders?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose supply-only sliding doors for a home in Scottish Borders:
Builders working in the Scottish Borders who already have a trusted fitter can use supply-only to keep installation in-house while still getting made-to-measure doors.
Measuring an opening at a Scottish Borders property yourself? Take three widths and three heights and use the smallest of each, then follow our tolerance guidance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer guarantees on frames, hardware and sealed units are passed to you, and the supply terms are set out in writing in your quote.
Guide prices for supply-only sliding doors in the Scottish Borders
Supply-only guide prices are the same across the Scottish Borders: 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 |
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £2,395–£2,995 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £3,695–£4,495 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £4,595–£5,595 |
Every size is on the supply-only sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in the Scottish Borders
In the Scottish Borders the shortest day has roughly 7 h 02 min of daylight and the longest about 17 h 31 min. The noon sun sits near 11° above the horizon in winter and 58° 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.
Where we deliver in the Scottish Borders
We deliver supply-only doors to Duns, Eyemouth, Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso and the rest of the Scottish Borders.
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 Scottish Borders
Can you measure for a supply-only order in the Scottish Borders?
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.
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.