- Postcode district
- SA65
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement doors
- Typical lead time
- Typically 2–4 weeks from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £1,695 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Haverfordwest, Cardigan, Milford Haven
- Building rules
- Wales
Are uPVC sliding patio doors right for your Fishguard home?
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:
Replacing a tired patio door in Fishguard? A uPVC slider usually fits the existing opening, so the job is a straight swap rather than building work.
If the windows on your Fishguard home are white or woodgrain uPVC, uPVC sliding patio doors in a matching finish keep the rear of the house looking uniform.
- Woodgrain and colour foils, including anthracite grey and black, let a uPVC door match existing windows instead of appearing as a white frame on a coloured elevation.
- As the least expensive sliding door material, uPVC lets you replace a draughty older patio door with modern double glazing on a modest budget.
- 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.
Light and sun in Fishguard
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Fishguard, midday sun reaches about 61° 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.
What should you budget for uPVC sliding patio doors in Fishguard?
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 Fishguard home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £1,895–£2,295 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £1,995–£2,495 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
See every size on the uPVC sliding patio doors page or try the guide price tool.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Fishguard
Here is the usual sequence in Fishguard: guide price, free survey, written quote, then manufacture (typically 2–4 weeks from survey sign-off). Fitting typically takes 1 day for a straight swap in an existing opening. Nearby, we also survey in Haverfordwest, Cardigan and Milford Haven.
Rules for uPVC sliding patio doors in Wales
In Wales, replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations as applied in Wales, including the Welsh Part L energy requirements and safety glazing rules. Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or your council's Building Control, and the certificate is kept with your property records.
Which options matter for uPVC sliding patio doors?
- Foiled colours. Anthracite grey, black, cream or woodgrain foils on one or both faces, for an extra charge.
- Glass. Toughened double glazing as standard, with laminated, obscure or solar-control units available.
- Handles. Lever or pull handles in white, black, chrome or gold-effect finishes, with a key lock on the outside.
Questions about uPVC sliding patio doors in Fishguard
Do you fit uPVC sliding patio doors in Fishguard?
Yes. We survey and fit uPVC sliding patio doors in Fishguard and across Dyfed, including nearby Haverfordwest and Cardigan. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
How quickly can a uPVC patio door be fitted?
A uPVC sliding patio door is typically made in 2–4 weeks after you sign off the surveyed specification, the shortest lead time of the sliding door materials. A straight swap in the same opening typically takes 1 day, including removing the old door, fitting, sealing and making good inside. Times are typical rather than promised, and foiled colours can add a little time.
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.
Should I choose uPVC or aluminium for a sliding door?
Choose uPVC if budget and a quick, simple replacement matter most, and aluminium if you want slimmer frames, bigger panels or a powder-coated colour. uPVC insulates well and costs less, but its frames are wider and its panels smaller. Aluminium suits openings over about 3.6 m and modern extensions. Our aluminium vs uPVC guide sets out the differences.