French Doors · County Durham

French Doors in Durham

Looking for french doors in Durham? S&K Glazing has been installing across County Durham for over a decade. French doors are a pair of side-hinged doors that open fully outward (or inward), creating a wide, symmetrical opening from a room onto a garden, patio, or balcony.

Local service: Durham, County Durham
Warranty: 10-year insurance-backed
Airport: Newcastle Airport (NCL)
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Why choose S&K for french doors in Durham

  • Classic, symmetrical aesthetic suits both traditional and modern homes
  • Maximum opening width — both leaves open to give 75-95% clear access
  • Multi-point locking with shootbolts at top, bottom, and lock side
  • Available in uPVC, aluminium, or hardwood timber
  • Available with sidelights and top-light combinations for larger openings

About the service

French doors are a pair of side-hinged doors that open fully outward (or inward), creating a wide, symmetrical opening from a room onto a garden, patio, or balcony. The traditional choice for connecting indoor spaces to outdoor entertaining areas, French doors offer maximum opening width without the running gear of sliding or bifold systems. S&K Glazing installs French doors in uPVC, aluminium, and hardwood timber across the UK.

French Doors · Durham

Working in Durham

Durham's UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and castle dominate the city's conservation profile — listed-building secondary glazing and heritage timber sash restoration are core work across the DH1 peninsula. We also serve the wider university-driven residential market with modern double glazing.

For doors and glass extensions in Durham, residential property style typically drives the design brief across North East — whether that's contemporary aluminium bifolds spanning a garden-facing rear elevation, slim-frame sliding doors that maximise glass area on a modern extension, or heritage French doors fitted to a period façade. Most commonly we're working in DH1 postcodes. Typical lead time from survey to install: 4-6 weeks for standard configurations, 8-10 weeks for bespoke or large-span builds.

Our process

How we deliver in Durham

01

Survey

We measure the existing aperture, check for any structural lintel requirements, and discuss handle, threshold, and sidelight options.

02

Quote

Fixed price within 24 hours.

03

Manufacture

Lead time 4-6 weeks. Coloured aluminium or bespoke timber 6-8 weeks.

FAQs

Common questions

French doors are simpler, more traditional in appearance, and have fewer mechanical parts to maintain. Bifolds offer wider openings (3m+) but cost 30-50% more. For openings under 2m, French doors are usually the better value choice.
Yes — but modern low-rise thresholds (15-20mm) are nearly flush. Fully flush DDA-compliant thresholds are also available for wheelchair access at a small extra cost.
Yes — modern French doors use multi-point locking with shootbolts at top and bottom. Specifying laminated safety glass (which we do as standard) and PAS24-tested gear gives Secured by Design accreditation.

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