- Postcode district
- BT47
- 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
- Limavady, Maghera, Derry/Londonderry
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
Why choose uPVC sliding patio doors in Dungiven?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how uPVC sliding patio doors tend to work out in practice:
Planning a door wider than about 3.6 m for your Dungiven home? That is beyond the uPVC range, so aluminium or a multi-track system would be the next step.
For a rental or family home in Dungiven, frames that never need painting keep upkeep down to an occasional wipe, which is one reason uPVC sliding patio doors suit tighter budgets.
- uPVC frames never need painting or staining; an occasional wipe with warm soapy water keeps white or foiled finishes looking clean.
- Compressible gaskets and brush pile seals along the interlock reduce the draughts and rattles that an older patio door with worn seals often suffers from.
- A two-panel uPVC slider usually fits the same opening as an old patio door, so a straight swap avoids building work and typically takes a day.
How much sun will a door in Dungiven get?
In Dungiven the shortest day has roughly 7 h 11 min of daylight and the longest about 17 h 21 min. The noon sun sits near 12° above the horizon in winter and 59° in summer — so glass that faces south collects useful warmth from October to March, while a west-facing door may need solar control to stop it overheating in July.
Guide prices for uPVC sliding patio doors in Dungiven
Guide prices are the same across County Londonderry: the fitted price depends on the size, system and specification, not your postcode. These figures are for a standard 2.1 m high door, fitted, including VAT and removal of an old door of similar size.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £1,695–£2,095 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £2,895–£3,495 |
See every size on the uPVC sliding patio doors page or try the guide price tool.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Dungiven
A surveyor visits your Dungiven 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 2–4 weeks from survey sign-off — and fitting usually takes 1 day for a straight swap in an existing opening. We also cover Limavady (13 km north) and Maghera (19 km south-east). Dungiven 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
Building control in Northern Ireland is run by district councils under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). We take on work in Northern Ireland by arrangement and confirm what approval your door needs before anything is ordered.
Choosing the specification
- Threshold. A standard threshold for a straight swap, or a lower threshold where the floor build-up allows.
- Handles. Lever or pull handles in white, black, chrome or gold-effect finishes, with a key lock on the outside.
- Panel layout. Choose which side slides, or a three-panel layout for openings beyond about 3 m.
Questions about uPVC sliding patio doors in Dungiven
Do you fit uPVC sliding patio doors in Dungiven?
Yes, by arrangement. Dungiven 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.
Are uPVC sliding doors secure?
uPVC sliding doors are secure when the sliding panel has multi-point locking, anti-lift protection and steel reinforcement in the frame. Systems are available tested to PAS 24, the UK enhanced security standard for doorsets. Laminated glass adds resistance to breaking through, and a key-locking handle stops the door being opened from inside if a pane is broken.
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.
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.