Are uPVC sliding patio doors right for homes in Hampshire?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what uPVC sliding patio doors do well and what to check before you order.
Planning a door wider than about 3.6 m for your Hampshire home? That is beyond the uPVC range, so aluminium or a multi-track system would be the next step.
If the windows on your Hampshire home are white or woodgrain uPVC, uPVC sliding patio doors in a matching finish keep the rear of the house looking uniform.
- 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.
- 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.
- Steel reinforcement inside the main profiles keeps the frame rigid, holds the locking hardware firmly and stops the sliding panel flexing over the years.
Guide prices for uPVC sliding patio doors in Hampshire
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 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £1,995–£2,495 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £2,195–£2,695 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £2,895–£3,495 |
Every size is on the uPVC sliding patio doors page.
Daylight and glass in Hampshire
Daylight in Hampshire runs from about 7 h 54 min in December to 16 h 33 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 16° and 62° respectively. Use that to choose your glass: standard low-E double glazing for north and east elevations, and consider solar-control or triple glazing for sunny south and west walls.
Towns we cover in Hampshire
We survey and fit uPVC sliding patio doors in 23 towns across Hampshire, including the BH24, BH25, GU11, GU14, GU31, GU34 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 Hampshire
Can you match other doors and windows in my Hampshire home?
Usually, yes. Most aluminium and uPVC systems come in standard RAL colours and finishes, and we can quote dual colour where the inside and outside need to differ. Bring photos of existing frames to the 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 energy efficient?
uPVC sliding doors are energy efficient because the plastic frame conducts little heat, with whole-door U-values typically around 1.3–1.6 W/m²K double glazed, depending on profile and glass. In England, a replacement door in an existing home with more than 60% glazing must achieve 1.4 W/m²K or better, so the sealed unit is specified to meet it. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own energy requirements.
Do I need permission to replace a patio door with a uPVC slider?
In England, replacing a patio door on a house is usually permitted development if the new door looks similar, though flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas may need consent. The work must be done by a competent person scheme installer or notified to Building Control, and the glass must be safety glazing. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own planning and building rules.