For aluminium sliding doors in Mortlake, especially on homes facing the Thames or a long garden, we recommend the Reynaers ConceptPatio 130. This lift-and-slide system carries large, heavy panes behind slim meeting sections. Inspired Glazing, a listed Reynaers at Home installer partner, fabricates it in our Fifield workshop and installs with our own team. Cortizo sliders are also offered, lead times start from 10 days, and we give a 10-year guarantee.
Free survey for sliding doors in Mortlake
Made in our own Fifield workshop and fitted by our own team, with lead times from 10 days and a 10-year guarantee. Tell us about your opening and we will book a free survey.
Framing the river and the garden
Mortlake’s riverside promenade gives houses and apartments along the Thames an open view of the water and the Championship Course, where the Boat Race finishes near Chiswick Bridge. Inland, many period terraces have long, narrow gardens. In both cases a slider keeps attention on the view: panes are wide, frames are slim, and panels slide past each other without taking up space on a balcony, terrace or narrow garden.
Sliders also suit the contemporary rear extensions that have become common on Mortlake’s terraces, where a single wide glass wall faces the garden.
ConceptPatio 130 at a glance
Reynaers specifies the lift-and-slide version with vents up to 2700mm wide, 2700mm high and 300kg. It has a 69mm minimum meeting section and a 10mm minimum threshold. Published performance includes RC2 burglar resistance, Class E750 water tightness, Class A5 wind resistance and 40 dB acoustic insulation, with Uw 1.4 W/m²K using 1.0 W/m²K glass. Choose a monorail, 2-rail or 3-rail frame depending on how much should open. See our Reynaers sliding door range and Reynaers windows paired with sliders.
Cortizo COR Vision
COR Vision offers a 20mm central junction for a very minimal look, with Cortizo listing sashes to 2500mm by 3000mm and 320kg. Options include triple track, pocket installation and 90-degree corners with no mullion. Find it among our Cortizo products. Limits depend on configuration, so ask us to confirm for your opening.
Planning and consent in Richmond upon Thames
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has designated the Mortlake conservation area, covering the historic riverside, and the Sheen Lane Mortlake conservation area. River-facing elevations can be visible from the towpath, so check with Richmond upon Thames Council if your home is in a conservation area or listed. Apartments need freeholder or managing agent consent for changes to external doors. Our planning permission guide explains more.
Delivery and handling
Panels close to 300kg need the van nearby and a clear path to the opening. Some Mortlake streets are within a controlled parking zone, so you or your builder may need a bay suspension from Richmond Council. Through-house routes on terraces and lift access in apartment buildings are assessed during the survey.
From Fifield to Mortlake
We are about 18 miles from Mortlake in a straight line, which is usually 40 minutes to an hour’s drive along the M4 or A316. The team travels from Fifield to survey and fit. Architects and builders are welcome to send drawings early so steels, floor levels and drainage suit the system, which is especially useful for riverside thresholds.
Choosing glass and finishes
On a river-facing elevation, glass is the main design decision. Solar control glass can keep a west-facing room comfortable on summer evenings, while laminated glass adds security for ground-floor homes near the towpath. Acoustic glass is worth considering where traffic noise is a concern. Frames are powder coated, and many owners pick a dark finish that recedes against the view. Handle style, blinds and how the frame meets internal flooring are agreed at the same time. We confirm every choice in a written specification before fabrication at Fifield, so there are no surprises on installation day and your builder can programme the finishes. After handover, we explain how to keep the tracks clean and the panels running smoothly.
Sliding or folding?
If a fully open width is the priority, read about aluminium bifold doors in Mortlake and our comparison of bifolds and sliders. We also install sliding doors in Kew, sliding doors in Barnes and sliding doors in Richmond.
Get in touch
Phone 01753 965 005 or ask for a free quote to book a free survey. We are available Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm, and WhatsApp messages reach us on 07934 152 343.
Frequently asked questions
Which sliding door gives the best river view in Mortlake?
For the widest panes, Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 lift-and-slide allows vents up to 2700mm by 2700mm, with a meeting section from 69mm. Cortizo COR Vision has a 20mm central junction if you want the slimmest look. The best choice depends on your opening size and access, which we check at survey.
Can I fit sliding doors to a riverside apartment?
Often, yes, but you will normally need consent from the freeholder or managing agent, and possibly planning permission if the building is in a conservation area or listed. Lift access and delivery routes also matter for large panels. Check with Richmond upon Thames Council and your building management before we finalise the design.
How weather-tight are these doors near the Thames?
Reynaers publishes Class E750 water tightness and Class A5 wind load resistance for ConceptPatio 130 lift-and-slide. On site, performance also depends on drainage below the threshold and the seal to surrounding walls. We detail those junctions carefully with your builder, particularly where a low threshold meets a terrace or balcony.
Will a sliding door reduce noise from planes and traffic?
If road or aircraft noise bothers you, note that Reynaers quotes 40 dB acoustic insulation for ConceptPatio 130 lift-and-slide, and acoustic glass can improve results further. Actual performance also depends on the rest of the building, so we discuss glazing options at survey if noise is a concern.
Do you work with architects on Mortlake extensions?
Yes. We regularly review architects' drawings, advise on frame depths, head details and threshold drainage, and coordinate with the main contractor. Seeing drawings before steels are ordered helps avoid problems. After the opening is built, we survey to confirm sizes before fabrication begins in our Fifield workshop.