- Postcode district
- PO21
- 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
- Chichester, Littlehampton, Arundel
- Building rules
- England
Tilt and slide patio doors in Bognor Regis: what to know
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering tilt and slide doors for a home in Bognor Regis:
If a bedroom in your Bognor Regis home opens onto a balcony or garden, the tilt position on tilt and slide doors lets in fresh air at night without leaving the door open.
Young children at home in Bognor Regis? A sliding restrictor, available on many systems, limits how far the sash opens while still letting air in.
- 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.
- Tilting the sash lets steam and cooking smells out of a kitchen-diner in seconds, without the security worry of a door left wide open.
How much sun will a door in Bognor Regis get?
Because Bognor Regis sees long summer days (about 16 h 30 min) and short winter ones (about 7 h 57 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 16° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
Typical costs for tilt and slide doors around Bognor Regis
Use these guide prices to budget. They include VAT, fitting and taking away an old door of a similar size. Taller doors, triple glazing and dual colour add to the figure — the online tool shows how much.
| 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.
How fitting works in Bognor Regis
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 England
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.
Specification choices for tilt and slide doors in Bognor Regis
- Glass. Toughened or laminated double glazing, or triple glazing for extra warmth and sound reduction.
- Sash side. A left or right opening sash, chosen to suit furniture, the patio layout and the way you walk out.
- 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 Bognor Regis
Is the price different in Bognor Regis?
No. Guide prices for tilt and slide doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Bognor Regis. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
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.
Do I need Building Regulations approval for a tilt and slide door?
A tilt and slide door replacing an existing door in England is a controlled fitting, so it must be fitted by an installer registered with a competent person scheme or notified to Building Control, and the glass must be safety glazing to BS EN 12600. Planning permission is not usually needed on a house when the door looks similar. Flats and listed buildings may need consent, and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
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.