Are timber and alu-clad sliding doors right for homes in the Highlands and Islands?
Most homeowners choosing timber and alu-clad sliding doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
Oak floors, exposed beams or a timber kitchen in your Highlands and Islands home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
Because timber and alu-clad sliding doors typically take 8–10 weeks to make, a Highlands and Islands building programme runs more smoothly when the survey happens as soon as the opening size is fixed.
- Many timber systems use lift and slide hardware, letting large, heavy panels glide easily and then settle onto compressed seals for a tight closure.
- Wood is a natural insulator, so timber frames feel warm to the touch in winter and help keep condensation off the inside face of the frame.
- 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.
Guide prices for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in the Highlands and Islands
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 home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £5,095–£6,195 |
| 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 |
Every size is on the timber and alu-clad sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in the Highlands and Islands
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around the Highlands and Islands, midday sun reaches about 55° in summer and drops to about 9° in winter. That low winter sun is free heat through south-facing glass; high summer sun is easier to shade with a roof overhang, and solar-control glass helps where there is none.
Towns we cover in the Highlands and Islands
We survey and fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in 12 towns across the Highlands and Islands, including the HS1, IV1, IV12, IV15, IV26, IV51 postcode districts.
Approvals 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.
Questions about timber and alu-clad sliding doors in the Highlands and Islands
Do you fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in the Highlands and Islands?
Yes. We survey and fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Highlands and Islands and across the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness and Fort William. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
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 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 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.