- Postcode district
- IV1
- 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
- Dingwall, Nairn, Forres
- Building rules
- Scotland
Is a timber and alu-clad sliding door a good fit for your home in Inverness?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose timber and alu-clad sliding doors for a home in Inverness:
Oak floors, exposed beams or a timber kitchen in your Inverness home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
Whether you live in Inverness or elsewhere in the Highlands and Islands, an exposed coastal or hilltop elevation makes a strong case for alu-clad rather than all-timber outside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Light and sun in Inverness
Because Inverness sees long summer days (about 18 h 02 min) and short winter ones (about 6 h 35 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 9° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
How much do timber and alu-clad sliding doors cost in Inverness?
Pricing is transparent and does not change because you are in Inverness. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £5,095–£6,195 |
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £5,595–£6,795 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £9,095–£11,095 |
See every size on the timber and alu-clad sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Inverness
A surveyor visits your Inverness home to measure the structural opening, check levels and the lintel, and talk through glass and finish. Once you confirm the written specification, the door is made to measure — typically 8–10 weeks from survey sign-off — and fitting usually takes 1 day for a two-panel swap; 1–2 days for larger doors. We also cover Dingwall (18 km north-west) and Nairn (23 km north-east).
Do you need approval in Inverness?
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.
Options to consider for your timber and alu-clad sliding door
- Alu-cladding. A powder-coated aluminium outer shell in a standard or RAL colour, with timber left on show inside.
- Handles. Traditional or contemporary handles in bronze, black, satin chrome or brass-effect finishes.
- 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 Inverness
Do I need building approval for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Inverness?
In Scotland a like-for-like replacement door usually needs no building warrant, but must meet the building standards; new openings need a warrant. We confirm the right route for your property at survey, so the paperwork is in place before fitting.
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.
What is the difference between timber and alu-clad sliding doors?
The difference is the outside face: a timber sliding door is wood inside and out, while an alu-clad door has a powder-coated aluminium shell fixed over the exterior timber. Alu-clad needs only washing outside and comes in any RAL colour; all-timber needs periodic re-coating but keeps a natural wood look on both faces. The inside is timber either way.
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.