- Postcode district
- BA16
- 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
- Glastonbury, Wells, Shepton Mallet
- Building rules
- England
Tilt and slide patio doors in Street: what to know
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what tilt and slide doors do well and what to check before you order.
Young children at home in Street? A sliding restrictor, available on many systems, limits how far the sash opens while still letting air in.
For a flat in Street, check your lease or title deeds and speak to the managing agent, factor or other owners before replacing a balcony door, since flats can need consent that houses do not.
- 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.
- 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.
- The sash moves forward and slides parallel in front of the fixed pane, so nothing swings into the room and the floor beside the door stays usable.
Daylight in Street and what it means for your glass
Because Street sees long summer days (about 16 h 34 min) and short winter ones (about 7 h 53 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 15° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
Guide prices for tilt and slide doors in Street
Pricing is transparent and does not change because you are in Street. The ranges below cover a standard-height door, fitted, with VAT; options are itemised in your quote.
| 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.
From survey to fitted door in Street
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.
Do you need approval in Street?
In England, a replacement sliding door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations. In an existing home, a door with more than 60% glazing must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C) under Approved Document L, and glass in doors must be safety glazing under Approved Document K. We arrange compliance through a competent person scheme installer or by notifying Building Control, and you receive the certificate.
Options to consider for your tilt and slide door
- Handle. An inside lever handle with a key lock, plus an outside pull handle or cylinder if the door is used from the garden.
- Material. uPVC for a lower price and shorter lead time, or aluminium for slimmer frames and powder-coated colours.
- Restrictor. A sliding restrictor on many systems to limit the opening for upstairs rooms or homes with young children.
Questions about tilt and slide doors in Street
How soon can you survey in Street?
Surveys in the BA16 district are booked at a time that suits you, and we offer survey dates when we reply to your enquiry. After you approve the written quote, manufacture is typically 2–4 weeks for uPVC or 4–6 weeks for aluminium, from survey sign-off.
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.
How do I maintain a tilt and slide door?
Maintaining a tilt and slide door means keeping the bottom track and drainage clear, wiping the gaskets with a damp cloth and lightly oiling the moving hardware points once a year. If the sash starts to catch or the handle feels stiff, the hinges and keeps can be adjusted rather than replaced. Gaskets that have flattened after many years can be renewed on their own, restoring the seal without a new sash.