Aluminium Sliding Doors in Richmond

Aluminium sliding doors in Richmond from Inspired Glazing centre on the Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 lift-and-slide system, chosen for wide glass and slim frames that suit river and garden views. We are a listed Reynaers at Home installer partner, fabricating in our Fifield workshop and installing with our own team. Each vent can be up to 2,700 mm wide and 2,700 mm high, so a few large panes can fill a whole rear wall.

Views that deserve big glass

From the riverside houses near Richmond Bridge to villas on the rising ground of Richmond Hill, many homes here look over something worth seeing: the Thames, a long garden or mature trees. Sliding doors put large panes of glass between you and that view, with one slim meeting profile rather than a row of folding frames. On a winter afternoon the outlook stays clear even with the doors shut, and when open, the vents slide behind each other rather than sitting on the terrace.

Configurations for Richmond homes

• 2-rail: a balanced arrangement of sliding and fixed vents for a typical rear opening.
• 3-rail and multirail: more vents stacked together for a wider clear opening on a large extension.
• Open corner or glass corner: either sliding away from a corner at 90 degrees or a fixed glass-to-glass corner, suited to a garden room with two views.
• Pocket: vents that slide into the wall, for a new build or major extension.

Concealed drainage removes the visible plastic caps, softclose slows the vent at the end of its travel, and a zero threshold gives level access. Availability depends on configuration, so ask us to confirm for your opening. Our Reynaers sliding doors page explains each option.

Weather and performance near the river

Reynaers publish water tightness class E750 and air tightness class 4 for the lift-slide, along with wind load resistance class A5 and a whole-door Uw of 1.4 W/m²K. Burglar resistance is rated RC2, and the frame takes glass from 4 mm to 43 mm. Riverside towpaths in Richmond can flood, so homes close to the water should have thresholds and drainage designed with that in mind; we discuss the detail with you and your builder at survey. For windows to match, see Reynaers windows and sliding doors. Cortizo sliding systems are also available, as shown on our Cortizo windows and doors guide.

Richmond planning and conservation

The borough’s conservation areas include Richmond Riverside, where the appraisal notes that flats have no permitted development rights, and Richmond Green. Article 4 directions in parts of Richmond town, such as The Vineyard and Mount Ararat Road, bring new doors and windows under planning control. Check with Richmond upon Thames Council before you finalise a design, and our planning permission guide explains the general rules. For flats, the freeholder or managing agent will usually need to consent in writing as well.

Travel and installation

Our team travels from Fifield, about 17 miles in a straight line, usually a 40 to 50 minute drive. At survey we check the route for heavy vents, which can weigh up to 300 kg each, and agree lifting and handling arrangements. Where a bay suspension is needed, Richmond Council asks for notice of several working days, and skips or stored materials need a separate licence, so we plan this with your builder.

Planning the project with you

Large sliding doors are usually the centrepiece of an extension or renovation, so we like to be involved early. We can work with your architect on the structural opening and head detail, give your builder the threshold and drainage requirements, and measure on site once the opening is formed. For riverside properties we take particular care over floor levels and external falls. You receive drawings showing vent sizes and the sliding direction before anything is ordered.

Prefer folding doors?

If opening the full width matters more than the view when closed, see our bifold doors for Richmond. Our bifold vs sliding doors guide sets out the differences in plain terms.

We also install sliders nearby, with pages for sliding doors in Kew, Mortlake sliding doors and Chiswick sliders.

Book a free survey

To book a free survey in Richmond, phone 01753 965 005, message 07934 152 343 on WhatsApp, or use our online quote request. We are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

Frequently asked questions

Are sliding doors a good choice for a riverside home in Richmond?

They often are. Large lift-and-slide vents with slim frames make the most of a river view, and the ConceptPatio 130 is rated to water tightness class E750. Homes close to the Thames need thresholds and drainage designed carefully, so we work through those details with you and your builder at survey.

How big can the glass panels be?

Reynaers allow ConceptPatio 130 vents up to 2,700 mm wide and 2,700 mm high, weighing up to 300 kg each. The practical maximum for your home also depends on access, the structure above and how the glass will be delivered, which we confirm once we have surveyed the opening.

Do I need planning permission for new sliding doors in Richmond?

It depends on where you live and the type of property. Article 4 directions in parts of Richmond town bring doors and windows under planning control, conservation areas add further considerations, and flats have no permitted development rights. Check with Richmond upon Thames Council for your address before placing an order.

Can we have a glass corner on our garden room?

The ConceptPatio 130 offers both a glass corner, where two fixed panes meet with no visible profile, and an open corner, where vents slide away at 90 degrees. Both depend on the structure above being supported without a corner post, so we agree the details with your engineer before ordering.

How long does it take to get sliding doors fitted?

Lead times start from 10 days once the survey is done and drawings are signed off. On top of that, allow time for any planning consent, freeholder approval if you live in a flat, and a parking bay suspension, which Richmond Council needs several working days to process.