- Postcode district
- FY1
- 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
- Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lytham St Annes
- Building rules
- England
Are uPVC sliding patio doors right for your Blackpool home?
These are the points a surveyor will go through with you when you choose uPVC sliding patio doors for a home in Blackpool:
For a rental or family home in Blackpool, frames that never need painting keep upkeep down to an occasional wipe, which is one reason uPVC sliding patio doors suit tighter budgets.
If the windows on your Blackpool 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.
- Steel reinforcement inside the main profiles keeps the frame rigid, holds the locking hardware firmly and stops the sliding panel flexing over the years.
- As the least expensive sliding door material, uPVC lets you replace a draughty older patio door with modern double glazing on a modest budget.
Light and sun in Blackpool
At the latitude of Blackpool, the midday sun climbs to about 60° in late June but only about 13° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 24 min against 17 h 06 min in midsummer. A south-facing uPVC sliding patio door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Typical costs for uPVC sliding patio doors around Blackpool
Guide prices are the same across Lancashire: the fitted price depends on the size, system and specification, not your postcode. These figures are for a standard 2.1 m high door, fitted, including VAT and removal of an old door of similar size.
| 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 |
| 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.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Blackpool
We plan the job around your home in Blackpool: survey first, then a written quote, then manufacture (typically 2–4 weeks from survey sign-off). The fitting itself usually takes 1 day for a straight swap in an existing opening. If you are in Poulton-le-Fylde or Thornton-Cleveleys, the same process and prices apply.
Do you need approval in Blackpool?
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.
Which options matter for uPVC sliding patio doors?
- Trims and cills. A matching uPVC cill, add-on trims and internal finishing so the new door sits neatly against existing plaster and brick.
- Foiled colours. Anthracite grey, black, cream or woodgrain foils on one or both faces, for an extra charge.
- 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 Blackpool
Can you match other doors and windows in my Blackpool 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 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.
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.
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.