- Postcode district
- SE6
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 8–10 weeks from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £5,095 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Lewisham, Forest Hill, Blackheath
- Building rules
- England
Why choose timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Catford?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what timber and alu-clad sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
For a listed building or a house in a conservation area in Catford, check with the local planning authority before choosing any new door; timber frames are often closer in character to the original joinery.
Oak floors, exposed beams or a timber kitchen in your Catford home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
- Engineered timber is laminated from several layers with the grain opposed, so frames resist the twisting and warping that solid timber can suffer as the seasons change.
- Stains, paints and lacquers are sprayed in the factory under controlled conditions, giving a more even and longer-lasting coat than a finish brushed on site.
- A timber sliding door sits comfortably beside brick, stone, render or weatherboarding, which helps where a modern metal frame would look out of character.
Planning glass for the light in Catford
At the latitude of Catford, the midday sun climbs to about 62° in late June but only about 15° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 50 min against 16 h 38 min in midsummer. A south-facing timber and alu-clad sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Timber and alu-clad sliding doors prices in Catford
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 Catford home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £5,995–£7,395 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £9,095–£11,095 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £10,395–£12,595 |
See every size on the timber and alu-clad sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Catford
Once the opening is measured, nothing is ordered until you sign off the specification. Lead time is typically 8–10 weeks 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 two-panel swap; 1–2 days for larger doors for a door like this.
Do you need approval in Catford?
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.
Which options matter for timber and alu-clad sliding doors?
- Handles. Traditional or contemporary handles in bronze, black, satin chrome or brass-effect finishes.
- Sliding hardware. Inline rollers on smaller doors, or lift and slide gear for larger and heavier panels.
- Timber species. Oak or another hardwood for a visible grain, or engineered softwood where a painted finish is planned.
Questions about timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Catford
Is the price different in Catford?
No. Guide prices for timber and alu-clad sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Catford. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
How big can a timber sliding door be?
A timber sliding door in our range is typically about 1.5 m to 4.8 m wide overall, in two to four panels, at standard 2.1 m height or taller on request. Individual panel sizes depend on the system and glass weight; larger panels usually move to lift and slide hardware so they stay easy to open. Sizes are confirmed after survey.
How long do timber sliding doors take to make?
Timber and alu-clad sliding doors typically take 8–10 weeks to make after survey sign-off, longer than metal or uPVC, because each door is joinery-made, factory finished and allowed to cure before delivery. Fitting typically takes 1 day for a two-panel swap and 1–2 days for larger doors. These are typical timescales, confirmed once your order is placed.
Are timber sliding doors secure?
Timber sliding doors are secure when built with multi-point locking, laminated glass and robust sections, because engineered timber gives the locking keeps a solid, dense fixing. Timber systems are available tested to PAS 24, the UK enhanced security test standard for doorsets. Internally beaded glass and a key-locking handle add further resistance to forced entry.