- Postcode district
- CT16
- 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
- Folkestone, Deal, Sandwich
- Building rules
- England
Are timber and alu-clad sliding doors right for your Dover home?
A few practical points decide whether timber and alu-clad sliding doors suit a particular room and opening:
For a listed building or a house in a conservation area in Dover, 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 Dover home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
- 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.
- A timber sliding door sits comfortably beside brick, stone, render or weatherboarding, which helps where a modern metal frame would look out of character.
- 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 Dover
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Dover, midday sun reaches about 62° in summer and drops to about 15° 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.
Timber and alu-clad sliding doors prices in Dover
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 Dover home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £5,995–£7,395 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £6,495–£7,995 |
| 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.
What happens when you order timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Dover?
A surveyor visits your Dover 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 Folkestone (11 km south-west) and Deal (13 km north-east).
Rules for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in England
In England, a replacement sliding door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations. In an existing home, a door with more than 60% glazing must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C) under Approved Document L, and glass in doors must be safety glazing under Approved Document K. We arrange compliance through a competent person scheme installer or by notifying Building Control, and you receive the certificate.
Specification choices for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Dover
- 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.
- 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 Dover
Do you fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Dover?
Yes. We survey and fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Dover and across Kent, including nearby Folkestone and Deal. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
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 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 energy efficient?
Timber sliding doors are energy efficient because wood insulates naturally, and engineered timber systems typically achieve whole-door U-values comparable with good thermally broken aluminium, depending on the glass. In England, a new or replacement door in an existing home with more than 60% glazing must reach 1.4 W/m²K or better, and the glazing is specified to meet that. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own energy rules.