- Postcode district
- BN18
- 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
- Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Worthing
- Building rules
- England
Why choose uPVC sliding patio doors in Arundel?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how uPVC sliding patio doors tend to work out in practice:
For a rental or family home in Arundel, frames that never need painting keep upkeep down to an occasional wipe, which is one reason uPVC sliding patio doors suit tighter budgets.
Replacing a tired patio door in Arundel? A uPVC slider usually fits the existing opening, so the job is a straight swap rather than building work.
- A two-panel uPVC slider usually fits the same opening as an old patio door, so a straight swap avoids building work and typically takes a day.
- As the least expensive sliding door material, uPVC lets you replace a draughty older patio door with modern double glazing on a modest budget.
- 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.
Sunlight, glass and orientation in Arundel
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Arundel, midday sun reaches about 63° in summer and drops to about 16° in winter. That low winter sun is free heat through south-facing glass; high summer sun is easier to shade with a roof overhang, and solar-control glass helps where there is none.
Guide prices for uPVC sliding patio doors in Arundel
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 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 |
See every size on the uPVC sliding patio doors page or try the guide price tool.
From survey to fitted door in Arundel
Once the opening is measured, nothing is ordered until you sign off the specification. Lead time is typically 2–4 weeks from survey sign-off. Our fitters protect floors, remove the old door, install and seal the new one and leave the area clean — usually 1 day for a straight swap in an existing opening for a door like this.
Do you need approval in Arundel?
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.
Options to consider for your uPVC sliding patio door
- 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.
- Foiled colours. Anthracite grey, black, cream or woodgrain foils on one or both faces, for an extra charge.
Questions about uPVC sliding patio doors in Arundel
Is the price different in Arundel?
No. Guide prices for uPVC sliding patio doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Arundel. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your 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.
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.
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.