Garden Doors
French & Patio Doors in Birmingham
Let in the light and step straight into the garden. Secure, smooth-running French and sliding patio doors fitted by a local team.
- Free home survey, 7 days a week
- Fixed written quote, no pressure
- Building Regulations certificate included
French & Patio Doors Fitted Across Birmingham
If you are looking for French and patio doors in Birmingham, Eco Glaze fits uPVC and aluminium French doors and sliding patio doors that bring more light into your home and make the garden easier to enjoy.
French doors are a pair of hinged doors that open outwards or inwards, often with matching side panels. Sliding patio doors run on tracks, so they take up no floor or garden space when open. Both are popular upgrades for kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms that face the garden.
Not sure this is the right option? See our bifold doors and uPVC Doors pages, or read more about Eco Glaze.
What's Included
- Free survey and design advice
- uPVC or aluminium door frames with A-rated toughened glass
- Multi-point locking and anti-lift protection on sliders
- Optional side panels and fanlights
- Low threshold options
- Removal of old doors or windows
- Building Regulations compliance certificate
Signs You Need French & Patio Doors
- Sliding doors that stick or jump the track. Worn rollers and tracks make doors heavy to open and easier to force.
- Steamed up glass. Failed sealed units let moisture in between the panes.
- Draughts from old doors. Old seals and timber frames let cold air in.
- A window where a door would be better. Swapping a rear window for French doors is a popular, affordable upgrade.
Our Process, Step by Step
Survey
We measure, check the lintel, and discuss French, sliding or bifold options.
Quote
A fixed, itemised price.
Manufacture
Made to measure to your chosen colour and glass.
Fitting
Most garden doors are fitted in a single day.
Handover
Locks are set up and the installation is registered.
French Doors vs Sliding Patio Doors
| Factor | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| French doors | Openings up to about 1.8 metres | Classic look, opens fully, but needs space to swing. |
| Sliding patio doors | Wider openings and tight spaces | Large panes and slim frames, no swing space needed. |
| Aluminium sliders | Modern extensions | Very slim interlocks and large glass panels. |
| Bifold doors | When you want the whole wall open | See our bifold doors page for full details. |
We can add matching side panels to French doors to fill a wider opening, or fit a three or four pane slider for very wide openings.
How Much Do French & Patio Doors Cost in Birmingham?
National price guides typically put fitted uPVC French doors at around £1,200 to £3,000, and sliding patio doors at a similar or slightly higher range depending on width and material. Aluminium costs more than uPVC.
You get a fixed price after your free survey.
What affects the price
- Door type and opening width
- uPVC or aluminium
- Side panels and fanlights
- Colour and glass options
- Any brickwork changes to widen an opening
French & Patio Doors for Birmingham Homes
Birmingham gardens vary from long, narrow plots behind Victorian terraces to wide suburban gardens behind 1930s semis. On a terrace in Kings Heath or Bearwood, French doors that open outwards keep floor space free in a narrow kitchen. On wider rear elevations in Solihull or Sutton Coldfield, a sliding patio door gives large uninterrupted views without doors swinging into a patio.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Eco Glaze for French & Patio Doors in Birmingham
Safety glass and energy rules covered
Building Regulations require toughened or laminated safety glass in doors, and Part L requires glazed doors to reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or an equivalent energy rating. Every French and patio door we fit meets both, and we register each installation so you receive a certificate. You get a door that is warm, safe and properly documented.
Anti-lift sliders and hook locks
Older sliding patio doors could sometimes be lifted off their tracks from outside. The sliders we fit have anti-lift protection and hook locking that engages into the frame, and our French doors use multi-point locks on the main door and shoot bolts on the second leaf. Security is built in, not added later.
Fitted in a day, by a local team
Most garden door installations are completed in a single day, so you are never left with an open wall overnight. Our team works from Radclyffe House on the Hagley Road, which keeps travel short across Birmingham, and we are open seven days a week if anything needs adjusting after fitting.
Our Promise
What You Can Expect From Us
Fixed written quotes
The price we quote after survey is the price you pay. No hidden extras and no 'today only' discounts.
No pressure selling
Take your time. We leave the quote with you and are happy to answer questions on the phone, seven days a week.
Tidy, careful fitting
Floors protected, one window out at a time, old frames removed and everything cleaned before we leave.
Paperwork sorted
Every window and door installation is registered so you receive a Building Regulations compliance certificate.
FAQ
French & Patio Doors: Frequently Asked Questions
Should French doors open in or out?
Outward opening doors save room inside and are generally more weather resistant. Inward opening doors suit balconies or patios where outward swing is not possible.
Can you replace a window with French doors?
Yes. If the opening is widened or the wall below the window is removed, we check the lintel and advise whether any planning or building control approval is needed.
Are sliding patio doors draughty?
Modern sliders have brush and gasket seals and meet current energy rules. Draughts usually come from worn older doors.
Which is cheaper, French or patio doors?
For the same width they are often similar. We can price both at your survey.
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