- Postcode district
- PA15
- 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
- Gourock, Port Glasgow, Helensburgh
- Building rules
- Scotland
Why choose tilt and slide doors in Greenock?
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering tilt and slide doors for a home in Greenock:
Where an old patio door in Greenock rattles or lets in draughts, a sash that seals on all four edges is a practical fix that keeps the same opening.
A kitchen in Greenock that steams up while you cook can be aired by tilting the sash, which is quicker than reaching across the worktop to a window.
- A tilt and slide door fits the same kind of opening as an ordinary patio door, so a draughty older slider can often be swapped without building work.
- Made in both uPVC and aluminium, in white, foiled or powder-coated colours, a tilt and slide door can match the windows around it.
- A sliding restrictor, available on many systems, limits how far the sash can open, which is useful for upstairs balconies and homes with young children.
Light and sun in Greenock
Daylight in Greenock runs from about 6 h 57 min in December to 17 h 36 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 11° and 57° 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.
How much do tilt and slide doors cost in Greenock?
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 Greenock home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £1,995–£2,495 |
| 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.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Greenock
Once the opening is measured, nothing is ordered until you sign off the specification. Lead time is typically 2–4 weeks for uPVC or 4–6 weeks for aluminium, from survey sign-off. Our fitters protect floors, remove the old door, install and seal the new one and leave the area clean — usually 1 day for a straight swap in an existing opening for a door like this.
Rules for tilt and slide doors in Scotland
Scottish building standards still apply to a replacement door even where no warrant is needed, so the door must meet the energy and safety glazing requirements. If the opening is being formed or widened, a building warrant is required before work begins.
Choosing the specification
- Colours. White, woodgrain or coloured foils on uPVC; standard or RAL powder coats on aluminium.
- Restrictor. A sliding restrictor on many systems to limit the opening for upstairs rooms or homes with young children.
- Sash side. A left or right opening sash, chosen to suit furniture, the patio layout and the way you walk out.
Questions about tilt and slide doors in Greenock
Do you fit tilt and slide doors in Greenock?
Yes. We survey and fit tilt and slide doors in Greenock and across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including nearby Gourock and Port Glasgow. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
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.
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.
What is a tilt and slide door?
A tilt and slide door is a patio door whose opening sash can either tilt inward at the top for ventilation, or move forward and slide parallel across the fixed panel. The handle selects the mode. When closed, the sash is pulled back into the frame and sealed on all four sides, so it behaves more like a large window than a conventional slider.