- Postcode district
- SA72
- 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
- Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Tenby
- Building rules
- Wales
Is a uPVC sliding patio door a good fit for your home in Pembroke Dock?
Most homeowners choosing uPVC sliding patio doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
Planning a door wider than about 3.6 m for your Pembroke Dock home? That is beyond the uPVC range, so aluminium or a multi-track system would be the next step.
If the windows on your Pembroke Dock home are white or woodgrain uPVC, uPVC sliding patio doors in a matching finish keep the rear of the house looking uniform.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shoot-bolt or hook locking on the sliding panel, plus anti-lift devices, help stop the panel being lifted or levered out of the frame from outside.
Daylight in Pembroke Dock and what it means for your glass
The midday sun over Pembroke Dock ranges from about 15° at the winter solstice to about 62° at midsummer. Low-angle winter light reaches further into a room through a tall door, which is one reason taller panels are worth considering; on south or west walls, pair them with solar-control glass.
Typical costs for uPVC sliding patio doors around Pembroke Dock
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £2,495–£3,095 |
| 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.
How fitting works in Pembroke Dock
A surveyor visits your Pembroke Dock 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 Milford Haven (7 km west) and Haverfordwest (12 km north).
Rules for uPVC sliding patio doors in Wales
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.
Choosing the specification
- Foiled colours. Anthracite grey, black, cream or woodgrain foils on one or both faces, for an extra charge.
- Trims and cills. A matching uPVC cill, add-on trims and internal finishing so the new door sits neatly against existing plaster and brick.
- Glass. Toughened double glazing as standard, with laminated, obscure or solar-control units available.
Questions about uPVC sliding patio doors in Pembroke Dock
How soon can you survey in Pembroke Dock?
Surveys in the SA72 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 2–4 weeks from survey sign-off.
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.
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.