South East England
Timber Sliding Patio Doors in Kent
Homes in Kent get Timber Sliding Patio Doors built around the opening they have, with the timber and finish specified against local conditions.
6 of the 14 towns we cover in Kent are coastal, where Accoya or dense hardwood and marine-grade stainless ironmongery are the sensible specification, and 3 carry designated conservation areas where the glazing pattern and mouldings need to match what is already there.
The difference between a door that lasts eight years and one that lasts thirty is mostly invisible from the street: the joint type, whether the stiles are engineered, whether the bottom rail is sealed, and how the water gets away.
Price and lead time in Kent
Timber Sliding Patio Doors start at £4,200 per set supplied and fitted, VAT included, with a typical lead time of 10–12 weeks. Try the indicative price tool for a range, or send sizes and we will be closer.
Common questions
What is lift-and-slide?
Turning the handle lifts the sash off its seals onto rollers, so it glides. Releasing it drops the sash back down and compresses the seals, which is why it holds weather far better than a simple slider.
What door suits a 1930s semi?
A three-panel door with a wide glazed head, often leaded in a sunburst or geometric pattern. The glazed area is proportionally larger than on a Victorian door.
Can you replace the frame as well as the door?
Yes, and often it is the better answer. A new leaf in a rotten frame will not seal properly however well the door itself is made.
Is timber a sustainable choice?
Responsibly sourced timber is the only mainstream door material that stores carbon rather than emitting it in manufacture, and a timber door can be repaired rather than replaced.
Can you work to an architect's specification?
Yes. Send the drawings and schedule and we will price against them, flagging anything that will not perform as drawn.
How wide can a single door be?
Around 1,100mm for a standard leaf before the weight starts to work against the hinges. Beyond that a pair or a leaf-and-a-half arrangement is the sensible answer.
Timber Sliding Patio Doors town by town
Specification changes with exposure and housing character — each town page says how.
Other doors in Kent
Get a fixed price for Kent
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.