- Postcode district
- NW4
- 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
- Golders Green, Finchley, Mill Hill
- Building rules
- England
What uPVC sliding patio doors offer homes in Hendon
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering uPVC sliding patio doors for a home in Hendon:
Replacing a tired patio door in Hendon? A uPVC slider usually fits the existing opening, so the job is a straight swap rather than building work.
Planning a door wider than about 3.6 m for your Hendon home? That is beyond the uPVC range, so aluminium or a multi-track system would be the next step.
- 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.
- 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.
Light and sun in Hendon
The midday sun over Hendon 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.
Guide prices for uPVC sliding patio doors in Hendon
Use these guide prices to budget. They include VAT, fitting and taking away an old door of a similar size. Taller doors, triple glazing and dual colour add to the figure — the online tool shows how much.
| 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.
Timescales for uPVC sliding patio doors in Hendon
A surveyor visits your Hendon 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 Golders Green (3 km south-east) and Finchley (3 km north-east).
Rules for uPVC sliding patio doors in England
English Building Regulations treat a new or replacement external door in an existing home as a controlled fitting: it needs a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or Doorset Energy Rating band C) if more than 60% of it is glazed (Approved Document L), and safety glass in a critical location (Approved Document K). Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or a Building Control notification, so you get a certificate for your records.
Options to consider for your uPVC sliding patio door
- Panel layout. Choose which side slides, or a three-panel layout for openings beyond about 3 m.
- 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.
Questions about uPVC sliding patio doors in Hendon
Is the price different in Hendon?
No. Guide prices for uPVC sliding patio doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Hendon. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
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.
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.