- Postcode district
- LL55
- 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
- Llangefni, Bangor (Gwynedd), Beaumaris
- Building rules
- Wales
Is a timber and alu-clad sliding door a good fit for your home in Caernarfon?
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.
Oak floors, exposed beams or a timber kitchen in your Caernarfon home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
Where the back of a Caernarfon home faces south and takes full sun, choosing alu-clad keeps the timber protected and cuts out the re-coating that strong sunlight makes necessary.
- Scratches and dents on internal timber faces can usually be sanded and refinished locally, rather than needing a whole panel replaced.
- The inside face can be finished to match existing oak floors, stair parts or window boards, so the new door feels part of the room rather than an addition.
- An alu-clad exterior shields the wood from rain and sunlight, so the outside needs only washing while the inside keeps a natural timber finish.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Caernarfon
At the latitude of Caernarfon, the midday sun climbs to about 60° in late June but only about 13° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 32 min against 16 h 58 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.
How much do timber and alu-clad sliding doors cost in Caernarfon?
Guide prices are the same across Gwynedd: the fitted price depends on the size, system and specification, not your postcode. These figures are for a standard 2.1 m high door, fitted, including VAT and removal of an old door of similar size.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £5,995–£7,395 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £7,495–£9,095 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £8,395–£10,295 |
See every size on the timber and alu-clad sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
How fitting works in Caernarfon
Surveys in the LL55 district are booked at a time that suits you. After you approve the quote, manufacture is typically 8–10 weeks 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 two-panel swap; 1–2 days for larger doors.
Do you need approval in Caernarfon?
In Wales, replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations as applied in Wales, including the Welsh Part L energy requirements and safety glazing rules. Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or your council's Building Control, and the certificate is kept with your property records.
Specification choices for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Caernarfon
- Alu-cladding. A powder-coated aluminium outer shell in a standard or RAL colour, with timber left on show inside.
- Interior finish. Clear lacquer, a wood stain or a painted colour, chosen to match floors, beams or kitchen units.
- Sliding hardware. Inline rollers on smaller doors, or lift and slide gear for larger and heavier panels.
Questions about timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Caernarfon
Do I need building approval for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Caernarfon?
In Wales a replacement door must meet the Building Regulations as applied in Wales, arranged through a registered installer or Building Control. We confirm the right route for your property at survey, so the paperwork is in place before fitting.
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.
How much do timber sliding doors cost?
Timber and alu-clad sliding doors start from a guide price of £5,095 for a 1.5 m two-panel door, fitted, inc VAT, at standard 2.1 m height. A 2.4 m door is a guide £6,495–£7,995, and a 4.8 m four-panel door is around £10,395. Species, cladding, finish and glass all affect the figure, and the final price is fixed in a written quote after survey.
How often do timber sliding doors need treating?
Timber sliding doors need the outside re-coated every few years, depending on how exposed the elevation is and which finish system is used; doors facing full sun or coastal weather need attention soonest. Alu-clad doors avoid this, needing only an occasional wash outside. Inside, timber only needs wiping and an occasional refresh of the lacquer or oil, and a clean track protects the rollers.