uPVC sliding patio doors across Greater London
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose uPVC sliding patio doors for a home in Greater London:
For a rental or family home in Greater London, frames that never need painting keep upkeep down to an occasional wipe, which is one reason uPVC sliding patio doors suit tighter budgets.
Planning a door wider than about 3.6 m for your Greater London home? That is beyond the uPVC range, so aluminium or a multi-track system would be the next step.
- 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.
- 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.
Guide prices for uPVC sliding patio doors in Greater London
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £1,695–£2,095 |
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £1,895–£2,295 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £1,995–£2,495 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £2,495–£3,095 |
Every size is on the uPVC sliding patio doors page.
Daylight and glass in Greater London
In Greater London the shortest day has roughly 7 h 50 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 38 min. The noon sun sits near 15° above the horizon in winter and 62° 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.
Towns we cover in Greater London
We survey and fit uPVC sliding patio doors in 90 towns across Greater London, including the BR1, BR3, BR6, BR7, CR0, CR4 postcode districts.
Approvals in England
In England, a replacement sliding door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations. In an existing home, a door with more than 60% glazing must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C) under Approved Document L, and glass in doors must be safety glazing under Approved Document K. We arrange compliance through a competent person scheme installer or by notifying Building Control, and you receive the certificate.
Questions about uPVC sliding patio doors in Greater London
Do you fit uPVC sliding patio doors in Greater London?
Yes. We survey and fit uPVC sliding patio doors in Greater London and across Greater London, including Islington and Bexley. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
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.
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 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.