- Postcode district
- BT52
- Survey
- Free, area covered by arrangement
- Typical lead time
- Typically 2–4 weeks from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £1,695 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Portstewart, Portrush, Ballymoney
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
Are uPVC sliding patio doors right for your Coleraine home?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose uPVC sliding patio doors for a home in Coleraine:
For a rental or family home in Coleraine, frames that never need painting keep upkeep down to an occasional wipe, which is one reason uPVC sliding patio doors suit tighter budgets.
The rules for a replacement door in Coleraine are checked at survey, and your written quote says which approval route applies to your home.
- uPVC frames never need painting or staining; an occasional wipe with warm soapy water keeps white or foiled finishes looking clean.
- Multi-chambered uPVC profiles trap still air inside the frame, so the frame itself insulates well without needing a separate thermal break.
- As the least expensive sliding door material, uPVC lets you replace a draughty older patio door with modern double glazing on a modest budget.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Coleraine
Daylight in Coleraine runs from about 7 h 08 min in December to 17 h 24 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 11° and 58° respectively. Use that to choose your glass: standard low-E double glazing for north and east elevations, and consider solar-control or triple glazing for sunny south and west walls.
How much do uPVC sliding patio doors cost in Coleraine?
These are guide prices for fitted doors at a standard height, including VAT. They run from an entry-level system to a premium one at the same size; the survey confirms which suits your opening.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £1,895–£2,295 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £2,495–£3,095 |
See every size on the uPVC sliding patio doors page or try the guide price tool.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Coleraine
Surveys in the BT52 district are booked at a time that suits you. After you approve the quote, manufacture is typically 2–4 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 straight swap in an existing opening. Coleraine is in an area we cover by arrangement: the survey is still free, and survey dates, delivery and any travel cost for delivery and fitting are confirmed in your quote before you order.
Rules for uPVC sliding patio doors in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) apply through your district council's building control service, with energy guidance in Technical Booklet F1. Work in Northern Ireland is by arrangement, and we confirm the approval route for your property at survey.
Which options matter for uPVC sliding patio doors?
- Threshold. A standard threshold for a straight swap, or a lower threshold where the floor build-up allows.
- Trims and cills. A matching uPVC cill, add-on trims and internal finishing so the new door sits neatly against existing plaster and brick.
- Panel layout. Choose which side slides, or a three-panel layout for openings beyond about 3 m.
Questions about uPVC sliding patio doors in Coleraine
Can you match other doors and windows in my Coleraine home?
Usually, yes. Most aluminium and uPVC systems come in standard RAL colours and finishes, and we can quote dual colour where the inside and outside need to differ. Bring photos of existing frames to the survey.
What sizes do uPVC sliding doors come in?
uPVC sliding doors are made to measure, so they come in any size within the system limits rather than set sizes. Our uPVC range covers overall widths from about 1.5 m to 3.6 m at standard 2.1 m height. Two panels cover most openings up to about 3 m, and beyond that a third panel is added. For larger openings, aluminium carries bigger panels.
How do I maintain a uPVC sliding door?
A uPVC sliding door needs only light maintenance: wipe the frames with warm soapy water, avoid abrasive cleaners that dull the surface, and vacuum the track so grit does not wear the rollers. Lubricate the lock keeps and handle mechanism once a year. If the panel drags, the rollers can usually be adjusted rather than replaced. Check the drainage slots in the outer frame after autumn leaf fall, as blocked slots let water sit in the track.
How much do uPVC sliding patio doors cost?
uPVC sliding patio doors start from a guide price of £1,695 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 £2,195–£2,695, and a 3.6 m three-panel door is around £2,895. Coloured foils, glass upgrades and a low threshold move the figure up, and the final price is fixed in a written quote after survey.