Doors · garden doors
Sliding patio doors
Sliding patio doors have large glazed panels that slide past each other on tracks. Nothing swings open, so they suit a room where space by the door is tight, and the big panes give an uninterrupted view of the garden.
Is it right for your home?
Suits
- Wide openings onto a garden
- Rooms without space for doors to swing
Good points
- Big panes and a clear view
- Takes no room when open
Watch out for
- Only part of the width opens
- Tracks need keeping clean
What sliding patio doors cost
Sliding patio doors typically cost £1,500 (a two-panel uPVC sliding patio door), with most jobs between £840 and £4,000. That includes VAT at 20%. Fitting takes 1 day on site.
What you would actually pay
Typical a two-panel uPVC sliding patio door · UK- Typical installed cost Sliding patio doors, supplied and fitted
- £1,250
- VAT at 20% Standard rate
- £250
- Net cost to you
- £1,500
If you borrowed £1,500.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £41.67 a month – £1,500.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £41.55.
Illustration only – not a quote, not an offer of credit, and not financial advice. Rates depend on your circumstances and creditworthiness.
Where the money goes
| Element | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Doors and frame A made-to-measure two-panel sliding door with double glazing and multipoint locks. | £660 – £3,500 |
| Fitting Removing the old doors and fitting the new frame level on its track. | £180 – £540 |
Guide prices including VAT. Your actual cost depends on your home, access and specification.
What moves the price
- Material
uPVC is the cheapest. Aluminium gives slimmer frames and larger panels at a much higher price.
- Width and panels
Three and four-panel sets for wider openings cost more, and very large panes need heavier glass.
What should be in a quote
If a quote is missing any of these, ask why before you compare it with another.
- The make and model of the door, its colour inside and out, and the glass in it
- Whether the outer frame is replaced too, or only the door
- The locks: a multipoint lock, and cylinders tested to resist snapping
- Removal of the old door and frame, and making good around the new one
- The threshold, and whether it meets Building Regulations for level access where needed
- FENSA or CERTASS registration, and the guarantee
Prices by region
Labour is most of the difference. Typical price (a two-panel uPVC sliding patio door), including VAT.
| Region | Typical | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £1,900 | +25% |
| South East | £1,800 | +17% |
| South West | £1,700 | +10% |
| East of England | £1,600 | +6% |
| West Midlands | £1,600 | +4% |
| Scotland | £1,500 | +2% |
| East Midlands | £1,500 | UK average |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £1,500 | UK average |
| North West | £1,500 | −2% |
| North East | £1,400 | −5% |
| Wales | £1,400 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £1,300 | −12% |
Common questions
Are sliding doors secure?
Modern ones have multipoint locks and anti-lift blocks. Ask for doors tested to PAS 24.
How long do sliding patio doors last?
A good uPVC or aluminium set lasts twenty years or more. The rollers and seals wear first, and both can be replaced without changing the doors.
Get quotes for your home
A guide price only takes you so far. Local firms can price the work on your own home, and comparing a few quotes is the quickest way to see what is reasonable.
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