- Postcode district
- SE10
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 2–4 weeks for uPVC or 4–6 weeks for aluminium, from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £1,995 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Blackheath, Lewisham, Catford
- Building rules
- England
Is a tilt and slide door a good fit for your home in Greenwich?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose tilt and slide doors for a home in Greenwich:
Where an old patio door in Greenwich rattles or lets in draughts, a sash that seals on all four edges is a practical fix that keeps the same opening.
Is the opening in your Greenwich home wider than about 3 m? If so, tilt and slide hardware will not carry a sash that size, and a lift and slide door is worth comparing.
- Locking points engage around the whole perimeter of the sash, much like a window, rather than only along the closing edge.
- When closed, the sash is drawn back into the frame and presses onto gaskets on all four edges, giving a window-like seal against draughts and driving rain.
- Made in both uPVC and aluminium, in white, foiled or powder-coated colours, a tilt and slide door can match the windows around it.
Light and sun in Greenwich
Daylight in Greenwich runs from about 7 h 50 min in December to 16 h 38 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 15° and 62° respectively. Use that to choose your glass: standard low-E double glazing for north and east elevations, and consider solar-control or triple glazing for sunny south and west walls.
Tilt and slide patio doors prices in Greenwich
The table shows guide prices for common sizes, supplied and fitted, including VAT. Your exact price is fixed in a written quote once the opening in your Greenwich home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £2,395–£2,895 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,595–£3,195 |
See every size on the tilt and slide doors page or try the guide price tool.
Timescales for tilt and slide doors in Greenwich
Surveys in the SE10 district are booked at a time that suits you. After you approve the quote, manufacture is typically 2–4 weeks for uPVC or 4–6 weeks for aluminium, from survey sign-off; on fitting day the old door comes out, the new frame is set level and sealed, and the panels are adjusted so they glide properly. Fitting usually takes 1 day for a straight swap in an existing opening.
Do you need approval in Greenwich?
English Building Regulations treat a new or replacement external door in an existing home as a controlled fitting: it needs a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or Doorset Energy Rating band C) if more than 60% of it is glazed (Approved Document L), and safety glass in a critical location (Approved Document K). Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or a Building Control notification, so you get a certificate for your records.
Finishes and extras for tilt and slide doors
- Colours. White, woodgrain or coloured foils on uPVC; standard or RAL powder coats on aluminium.
- Handle. An inside lever handle with a key lock, plus an outside pull handle or cylinder if the door is used from the garden.
- Glass. Toughened or laminated double glazing, or triple glazing for extra warmth and sound reduction.
Questions about tilt and slide doors in Greenwich
Is the price different in Greenwich?
No. Guide prices for tilt and slide doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Greenwich. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
Is a tilt and slide door safe to leave tilted?
A tilt and slide door in the tilt position opens only a narrow gap at the top, so it is far harder to get through than an open door, but it is not locked. Close and lock the sash whenever the house is empty. When closed, perimeter locking points hold the sash like a window, and systems are available tested to PAS 24.
How long does a tilt and slide door take?
A tilt and slide door typically takes 2–4 weeks to make in uPVC and 4–6 weeks in aluminium, from survey sign-off. Fitting typically takes 1 day for a straight swap in an existing opening, including removing the old door and making good. These are typical times rather than fixed promises, and the date is confirmed once the order is placed.
How wide can a tilt and slide door be?
A tilt and slide door in our range is typically about 1.5 m to 3 m wide overall, with one opening sash and one fixed panel. The sash size is set by the hardware's weight limit, which is lower than for inline or lift and slide systems. If you need a wider opening, a standard aluminium slider or a lift and slide door is the usual alternative.