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Transform Your Home with a Sliding Door
Trust Bowalker’s in-house team to install sliding doors with ultra-slim aluminium or uPVC frames, secure multi-point hardware, and carefully fitted sealing systems that maximise natural light and deliver expansive views whilst ensuring thermal efficiency. Every door installation we complete is covered by our FENSA registration (33081) and backed by a 10-year insurance guarantee.
- Dimensions Max size 2.5M high x 1.5M wide
- Thermally Broken As standard
- Glass Astragal bars, Satin, Double Glazed
Certifications and Partners
Professional Sliding Door Installation and Replacement Services
As an established door installer founded in 2009, Bowalker delivers professional sliding door installation and replacement solutions for homeowners looking to maximise natural light, enhance architectural style, and improve indoor-outdoor flow. Our dedicated in-house team professionally measures, fits, and replaces sliding doors across modern aluminium, traditional timber, and durable uPVC profiles, tailoring each system precisely to your home’s unique layout, opening size, and design preferences.
Every sliding door installation we carry out can feature ultra-slim sightlines, expansive double- or triple-glazed panels, robust multi-point locking mechanisms, high-performance track engineering, and advanced weather-tight perimeter seals, ensuring smooth, effortless operation, superior thermal insulation, and enhanced security.
Call Bowalker on 01444 810 111 to schedule a complimentary consultation for your sliding door project, encompassing custom frame selection, glass specifications, and configuration options. Our dedicated in-house installer handles the entire process from initial survey to final fitting, with eligible replacements backed by our FENSA registration (33081) and a comprehensive 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Materials
uPVC
Standard Hardware
Black Swan
White Lever
Gold Lever
Chrome Swan
Standard Colours
Anthracite Grey
Chartwell Green
Golden Oak
Painswick Grey
Sage
Cotsworld Biscuit
Dual Colour
Paint to Order
Glass
Acoustic Glass
Solar Reflective
Astragal Bars
Standard Layouts
Fully Glazed
Fixed Side Lights
Part Glazed
Heritage
Types of Sliding Doors We Install and Replace
Sliding Entrance Doors
Sliding Entrance Doors
Wide glazed panels and a space-efficient opening mechanism make sliding entrance doors suitable for homes where easy access, natural light and a clear external view are priorities. The sliding configuration allows the door panel to move horizontally rather than swing into the surrounding floor area, helping homeowners make practical use of space around the entrance. Bowalker installs and replaces sliding entrance doors with secure locking hardware, carefully fitted tracks and suitable glazing options, with each system specified around the property's opening dimensions and access requirements.
Learn More →Sliding Cornerless Doors
Sliding Cornerless Doors
Large glazed panels with minimal visible framing allow sliding cornerless doors to open adjoining elevations and create a wider visual connection between the home and surrounding outdoor space. Cornerless configurations can use sliding panels that meet at the corner, reducing the visual interruption associated with a conventional fixed corner post where the selected system and property structure permit. Our in-house team installs and replaces sliding cornerless doors with precision-fitted tracks, secure locking hardware and suitable glazing, with each configuration planned around the property's dimensions, layout and structural requirements.
Learn More →Sliding uPVC Doors
Sliding uPVC Doors
Low-maintenance uPVC frames make sliding uPVC doors a practical option for homeowners seeking glazed access to patios, gardens and other external areas. The frame can be combined with suitable sealed glazing units and weather-resistant components, while the completed system's thermal performance depends on the frame, glazing and installation specification. Bowalker installs and replaces sliding uPVC doors with secure multipoint locking, carefully fitted tracks and suitable glazing systems selected to suit the property's opening and performance requirements.
Learn More →Sliding Aluminium Doors
Sliding Aluminium Doors
Slim frame profiles and structural strength allow sliding aluminium doors to accommodate large glazed panels while maintaining a clean, contemporary appearance. Thermally broken aluminium systems use an insulating barrier within the frame to reduce heat transfer, while the selected glazing contributes to the thermal and acoustic performance of the complete door. We install and replace sliding aluminium doors with thermally broken frames, secure locking hardware, suitable glazing and precision-fitted sliding mechanisms for smooth everyday operation.
Learn More →Internal Glazed Sliding Doors
Internal Glazed Sliding Doors
Glazed panels allow internal sliding doors to separate adjoining rooms without preventing natural light from passing between spaces. Their horizontal opening mechanism can also reduce the floor space required compared to a conventional hinged door, making them suitable for kitchens, living areas, and other connected rooms where space and light are important. Our dedicated in-house door installation team installs and replaces internal glazed sliding doors with suitable frames, smooth-running tracks, and glazing selected to suit the room's layout, privacy, and practical requirements.
Learn More →Acoustic Glass Sliding Doors
Acoustic Glass Sliding Doors
Laminated acoustic glazing can help reduce unwanted sound transmission through sliding doors while retaining natural light and external views. Acoustic glass typically incorporates a specialist interlayer between glass panes to dampen vibration, with actual sound reduction determined by factors such as glass thickness, cavity construction, frame specification and sealing. We install and replace acoustic glass sliding doors with suitable laminated glazing, secure locking hardware, and carefully fitted perimeter seals, selected to meet the property's noise-control requirements.
Learn More →Obscure Glass Sliding Doors
Obscure Glass Sliding Doors
Obscure glass sliding doors provide privacy by reducing clear visibility through the glazed panel while still allowing daylight to enter the space. Different levels and patterns of obscuration can suit areas where homeowners want natural light without a fully transparent view through the door. Bowalker installs and replaces obscure glass sliding doors with suitable glazing, secure hardware, and sliding systems, specified to meet the property's privacy, access, and design requirements.
Learn More →Patterned Glass Sliding Doors
Patterned Glass Sliding Doors
Patterned glass introduces a decorative surface to sliding doors while providing varying degrees of privacy depending on the selected design. The textured or patterned finish can make this glazing suitable for spaces where homeowners want to combine natural light with a more distinctive visual detail. Bowalker installs and replaces patterned glass sliding doors with suitable frames, secure locking components and carefully fitted sliding mechanisms selected to complement the property's opening and design requirements.
Learn More →Triple Glazed Sliding Doors
Triple Glazed Sliding Doors
Three panes of glass separated by sealed cavities form triple-glazed units that can improve thermal performance compared with less-insulated glazing configurations when incorporated into a suitable sliding door system. The completed door's performance also depends on factors such as spacer bars, cavity specification, frame construction and installation quality. Bowalker installs and replaces triple-glazed sliding doors with compatible frame systems, secure hardware, and carefully fitted seals, selected to meet the property's thermal and practical requirements.
Learn More →Toughened Glass Sliding Doors
Toughened Glass Sliding Doors
Toughened safety glass undergoes controlled heat treatment to increase its strength and alter how it breaks if damaged, making it suitable for relevant glazed door applications. Its safety characteristics make toughened glass an important glazing option where the location and door specification require safety glazing. Our certified team installs and replaces sliding doors with suitable toughened glass, secure locking hardware, and carefully fitted frame and track systems, selected to suit the opening and glazing requirements.
Learn More →Satin Glass Sliding Doors
Satin Glass Sliding Doors
Satin glass uses a translucent finish to diffuse visibility through a sliding door while allowing light to pass through it and into spaces. This balance of privacy and daylight can make satin glass suitable for internal rooms and other areas where clear views through the glazing are not required. Bowalker installs and replaces satin glass sliding doors with suitable frames, smooth-running tracks, and secure hardware, with glazing selected to meet the property's privacy and design requirements.
Learn More →Astragal Bars on Sliding Doors
Astragal Bars on Sliding Doors
Astragal bars create the appearance of smaller individual panes across a larger glazed sliding door, providing a more traditional or character-led visual detail. Depending on the selected door system, bars can be positioned within or applied to the glazing to create the required pane arrangement without altering the door's sliding function. Bowalker installs and replaces sliding doors with suitable astragal bar configurations, glazing, secure hardware, and frame systems, all selected to complement the property's architectural style.
Learn More →Why Homeowners Choose Bowalker For Sliding Door Installation Services?
Homeowners choose Bowalker for sliding door installation because of our fully in-house team, structured installation process and 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on qualifying work. Founded in 2009 and FENSA-registered (33081), Bowalker manages each door installation project from consultation and measurement through to installation and final inspection without subcontractors, providing clear accountability and consistent workmanship throughout. Our fixed pricing guarantee ensures homeowners receive transparent costs from the initial sliding door consultation through to final installation, with solutions tailored around each property’s specific architectural and panoramic glazing requirements.
10-Year Insurance-Backed Guarantee on Qualifying Work
FENSA Registered And Fully Compliant
Hassle-free, Full-service Experience
In-house Installers (No Subcontractors)
Fixed Pricing Guarantee, No Surprises
Sliding Door Project Gallery
What Are the Benefits of Installing a Sliding Door?
Sliding doors combine large glazed panels, suitable frame systems and horizontal opening mechanisms to provide convenient access while bringing natural light into the home. Their overall performance depends on the selected frame material, glazing specification, installation quality, and the property’s requirements.
Brings More Natural Light Into the Home
Large glazed panels allow daylight to enter living spaces and provide clearer views of gardens, patios and other outdoor areas.
Makes Practical Use of Available Space
Sliding panels move horizontally along a track rather than swinging inward or outward, reducing the floor space required to open the door.
Creates a Stronger Indoor-Outdoor Connection
Wide glazed openings can connect kitchens, living rooms, and extensions to gardens, patios, and terraces while providing convenient everyday access.
Supports Thermal Performance
Suitable insulated frames, effective seals and energy-efficient glazing can help limit heat transfer through the complete sliding door system.
Provides Flexible Design Options
Homeowners can select sliding doors in configurations such as uPVC or aluminium frames with triple glazing, obscure glass, acoustic glass or integrated blinds to suit specific property requirements.
Supports Door Security
Secure locking hardware, suitable glazing and strong frame systems can contribute to the overall security performance of a correctly specified and installed sliding door.
How to Get Started With Sliding Door Installation and Replacement at Bowalker?
Beginning your sliding door installation and replacement journey with Bowalker starts with a complimentary consultation and thorough property survey. Our in-house team evaluate your structural openings, spatial layout, framing preferences, and design goals before advising on the ideal sliding door configuration. Following this assessment, we supply a clear, no-obligation quotation and schedule your fitting with our expert in-house installation team.
- Book Your Free Consultation
- Receive Your No-obligation Quote
- Proceed To Installation
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Our Serving Areas
Bowalker provides professional sliding door installation and replacement services across Sussex, Surrey and London. Our in-house team handles each project from property survey and door specification through to installation and final checks, providing carefully measured sliding door solutions for homeowners throughout these areas.
What Our Happy Customers Say
Brilliant Service from Leon,Jack and Barry when they fitted my new front door. They were so helpful explaining the new lock and I am delighted with my door. My neighbours have commented on how nice it looks. A big “ thank you “ to the whole team at Bowalker Windows from sales to completion I have been very impressed and would certainly recommend this company to family and friends .
We have had a front door and side panel installed,Team Tim did a great job and were very professional and knowledgeable. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the company and this team to any one !
Simon and Brandon fitted our three windows in our garage > studio conversion and were great through the day. Arrived when they said they would, were very polite, respectful and pleasant people. Found answers to questions we didn’t realise about the installation and though we haven’t yet finished the project the windows are a very exciting and big step forward for us. Would recommend this company and this team without hesitation. Thank you!
Had a problem with our door which was installed 3 years ago - Bowalker - Dean - came to site within 24 hours and helped resolved- thank you ! Very pleased with professional and prompt service
Excellent service from a local independent company. Highly recommend.
I had replacement windows installed. Design and advice was good and cost was competitive. Installation was started in a good time to a good standard.
Bowalker have been incredibly helpful and provided me with extremely useful information about the windows and doors at a property I moved into, previously supplied by them. Great customer service, really recommend
Bowalker replaced all of our windows and patio doors in November. They are very efficient and got the job done in the pouring rain but did it quick and professionally. We had a couple of teething issues with the doors after completion and they did not hesitate to come out and rectify the issue. Excellent customer service and a friendly team. Would highly recommend
We had a total of 6 windows fitted at end of June 2025 (2 bathroom(frosted), 1 hallway,1 dining room and two big bay windows complete with 2 window boards). Took 5 days in total as bay windows were load bearing ,the window boards were not in warehouse so took extra time to arrive and fit , the silicone/mastic finish wasn’t great and they cut one end of a window board wrong , but after a telephone call a new team of fitters came out and rectified the mistakes of original fitters that we had noticed , a window pane had got scratched in delivery so they replaced that as well. This was a big job that entailed some mistakes but over time was rectified by bowalker windows by sending out another team of fitters to fix some minor mistakes of original fitters . We went on a recommendation from a work colleague who had used Bowalker windows in the past as were very good. Maybe just improve your fitters mastic silicone skills a bit more but is is an old house of 110 years and nothing is level in this house
Meet Our Team
Bowalker’s team includes fully employed, in-house sliding door installers with experience in measuring, installing and replacing sliding door systems. We do not use subcontractors, helping maintain consistent workmanship and clear accountability from the initial consultation through to the final inspection. Our installers carefully fit frames, glazing, tracks, seals, and locking hardware to ensure smooth, reliable everyday operation.
Zack Newman
Director
Anthony Bowyer
Senior Surveyor
Dean Lloyd
Operations Manager
Angela Georgant
Financial Controller
Jack Harsford
Installer
Leon Prichard
Installer
Tim Cooper
Installer
Lloyd Walker
Installer
Tim Fraser
Installer
Brandon Bowyer
Installer
Zack Newman
Director
Anthony Bowyer
Senior Surveyor
Dean Lloyd
Operations Manager
Angela Georgant
Financial Controller
Jack Harsford
Installer
Leon Prichard
Installer
Tim Cooper
Installer
Lloyd Walker
Installer
Tim Fraser
Installer
Brandon Bowyer
Installer
See Our Work In Action
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- Rooflight
- Doors
- Windows
Ready To Get Started With Bowalker Sliding Door?
If you are looking to flood your living spaces with natural light, enhance your property’s aesthetic, and create a seamless connection with your garden, new sliding doors offer the ultimate architectural upgrade. Bowalker delivers a completely hassle-free installation service utilising expert in-house fitters and bespoke sliding door systems tailored precisely to your home’s layout.
Call 01444 810 111 today to book your free sliding door consultation and receive a clear, no-obligation quote. Our experienced crew oversees every phase from precise measurements and frame selection to flawless installation and final inspection, ensuring your new doors operate effortlessly and elevate your home for years to come.
Enhance the comfort, style, and energy efficiency of your home with Bowalker Sliding Doors
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Sliding Doors?
Sliding doors are door systems that open horizontally along a track rather than swinging inwards or outwards on hinges. They can incorporate large glazed panels within uPVC or aluminium frames, providing natural light, external views and convenient access without requiring additional floor space for the door swing. Sliding doors are commonly used between living areas and outdoor spaces such as gardens, patios and terraces.
How Long Does Sliding Door Installation Take?
A standard sliding door installation takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the opening dimensions, site preparation, and whether existing frames need to be removed. Large-format multi-panel or structural sliding systems may require additional time due to their weight, glass-handling requirements, and the need for precise alignment. Our expert in-house installation crew manages the entire process, from structural framing and secure glass mounting to final weather sealing and operational checks.
How Do You Clean a Sliding Door?
Clean sliding door glass with warm water, mild detergent and a soft microfibre cloth, using a suitable non-abrasive glass cleaner for persistent marks. Wipe the frames with products appropriate for the selected frame material and avoid harsh chemicals that could affect seals, coatings or finishes. Regularly remove dirt and debris from the tracks, and keep the handles and locking points clean to ensure smooth everyday operation.
How Do You Choose the Right Sliding Door for Your Home?
Choosing the right sliding door involves evaluating your architectural layout, structural opening size, frame material preferences, and desired thermal or visual performance. Slimline aluminium frames suit modern extensions and expansive spans, whereas uPVC offers excellent cost-efficiency and low maintenance. During your consultation, our team assesses your property environment to help you select a bespoke sliding system that balances aesthetics, security, and energy efficiency.
What Sliding Door Design Ideas Should You Consider for Your Home?
Popular sliding door design ideas include ultra-slimline multi-track sliding panels for maximum glass area, cornerless 90-degree sliding systems for seamless open-plan living, and internal glazed partitions for light-filled rooms. You can also incorporate integrated Venetian blinds, obscure privacy glazing, or matching RAL powder-coated frames to complement your home’s interior and exterior aesthetic.
What Guarantee Do You Provide for Sliding Door Installation?
Bowalker provides a comprehensive 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on qualifying sliding door installation and replacement projects. Furthermore, our FENSA registration (Reg. 33081) ensures full compliance with current UK Building Regulations for applicable replacement installations, offering you complete peace of mind regarding our high standards of workmanship and product durability.