- Postcode district
- CF83
- 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
- Risca, Pontypridd, Blackwood
- Building rules
- Wales
Why choose timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Caerphilly?
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering timber and alu-clad sliding doors for a home in Caerphilly:
Whether you live in Caerphilly or elsewhere in Mid Glamorgan, an exposed coastal or hilltop elevation makes a strong case for alu-clad rather than all-timber outside.
Oak floors, exposed beams or a timber kitchen in your Caerphilly home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
- Many timber systems use lift and slide hardware, letting large, heavy panels glide easily and then settle onto compressed seals for a tight closure.
- 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.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Caerphilly
Because Caerphilly sees long summer days (about 16 h 39 min) and short winter ones (about 7 h 49 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 15° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
Typical costs for timber and alu-clad sliding doors around Caerphilly
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 Caerphilly home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £5,095–£6,195 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £8,395–£10,295 |
| 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 Caerphilly
Surveys in the CF83 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 Caerphilly?
Wales sets its own Building Regulations guidance, including Approved Document L (Wales) for energy. A replacement sliding door must meet those requirements and use safety glass, and we arrange compliance through a registered installer or the local Building Control service.
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.
- 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 Caerphilly
How soon can you survey in Caerphilly?
Surveys in the CF83 district are booked at a time that suits you, and we offer survey dates when we reply to your enquiry. After you approve the written quote, manufacture is typically 8–10 weeks from survey sign-off.
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.
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.