Sliding patio doors · Berkshire
Triple glazed sliding patio doors in Reading
From the first measure to the handover pack, we handle triple glazed sliding patio doors for homes in Reading and the rest of Berkshire.
uPVC and aluminium sliders with low-threshold options. A sliding patio door has large glazed panels that slide past each other on a track, so it opens without swinging into the room.
Winter light and glass choice in Reading
Winter days in Reading are short: about 7 h 50 min of daylight on 21 December, with the sun peaking near 15°. That low angle reaches deep into south-facing rooms, so we match the glass to each elevation rather than using one spec for the whole house.
Guide prices in Reading
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| uPVC 2-pane slider about 1.8 m wide | £1,895 – £2,295 |
| uPVC 2-pane slider, wide about 2.4 m wide | £2,295 – £2,895 |
| Aluminium slider about 3 m wide | £3,295 – £4,195 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for sliding patio doors in England
In England, replacement external doors must meet 1.4 W/m²K, or a door set energy rating of band C (more than 60% glazed) or band B (other doors). Replacement external doors fall under the same energy rules: a competent person scheme installer (such as FENSA or Certass) self-certifies the work and notifies the council, or a building control body approves it.
Planning: Replacing doors on a house is normally permitted development if the new ones look similar. Flats need planning permission for a change that alters their appearance, an Article 4 direction may mean permission is needed, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
We start with a survey, not a sales pitch: measurements, the structure above any bays, trickle-vent needs and escape windows. The quote that follows fixes the price, and anything unexpected on the day is agreed with you first.
- Free survey and a written quote fixed for the specification
- Glass build-up and door U-value on every quote
- Written handover pack at the end of the job
- Guarantees on frames, units and fitting in writing
Questions from Reading
Do sliding doors need safety glass?
Yes, all door glass must be safety glass. Triple units in sliders are toughened or laminated.
Can I have a level threshold?
Low thresholds are available; they need a suitable drainage detail outside, which we check on survey.
Do I need permission for triple glazed sliding patio doors in Reading?
In England, a replacement door on a house that looks similar is normally permitted development; flats need permission if the change alters their appearance, Article 4 areas may need permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
How long does it take to get triple glazed sliding patio doors fitted in Reading?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 5 to 8 weeks, and a door is usually fitted in a day.
Nearby
We also cover nearby Earley (5 km), Henley-on-Thames (10 km), Wokingham (11 km) and Crowthorne (16 km).
Other products in Reading
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium windows
- Timber windows
- Alu-clad timber windows
- Casement windows
- Flush casement windows
- Tilt and turn windows
- Sash windows
- Bay and bow windows
- Fixed and picture windows
- Composite front doors
- French doors
- Bifold doors
- Glass-only replacement
- Acoustic triple glazing
- Security glazing
- Whole-house replacement
- New builds and self-builds
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
Sliding patio doors in Reading: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. Building Regulations sign-off by a competent person scheme installer or building control, as the law requires in England.