Patio doors

[jimmyjam]

Anyone know where I can get reasonably priced UPVC patio doors near SW London.
I want 2 doors opening out with a fixed window above (no fixed side windows).
The space is 240 x 180. Just got this quoted at my local double glazers at around £1700 which seemed a lot to me but may be right? Looked at 2nd hand ones on Fleabay but reckon this will be a minefield of problems.
Any ideas or am I trying to get something cheaper than the going rate?

[geeteeaye]

A quick google finds them at £625 supply only, so assuming the company you've been in touch with can get them considerably cheaper at trade prices (£400?), they're charging £1300 quid for installation which will take half a day at the most!

http://www.justdoorsuk.com/white-french-doors-top-...

[Spudler]

Maybe a tad high but for the SE i'd say £1700 isnt overly expensive.
Beware that doors to your brief will be "contract spec" at the £675 price range.
In the SW i'd supply and fit for about £1200-£1400ish.

[jimmyjam]

geeteeaye said:

A quick google finds them at £625 supply only, so assuming the company you've been in touch with can get them considerably cheaper at trade prices (£400?), they're charging £1300 quid for installation which will take half a day at the most!

http://www.justdoorsuk.com/white-french-doors-top-...

Thats handy, thanks

[jimmyjam]

Spudler said:

Maybe a tad high but for the SE i'd say £1700 isnt overly expensive.
Beware that doors to your brief will be "contract spec" at the £675 price range.
In the SW i'd supply and fit for about £1200-£1400ish.

Cheers, what is 'contract spec'? No locks, no fittings etc?

[Spudler]

They come fully kitted up the same as any other door.
Contract Range, (whether doors/windows/kitchens)is what they fit in starter homes etc where costs need to kept down.
Used to be fitted to council refurbs but even they're better quality now.

[jimmyjam]

Thanks
What about if I went down the wood route, does that make any difference?

[dave_s13]

jimmyjam said:

Thanks
What about if I went down the wood route, does that make any difference?

Much more maintenance.

I got a French doors with full length fixed windows each side and 5 new double glazed units for just over 2k, fitted. Oop north though.

[Piersman2]

I recently had made to measure double french doors with side panels and a separate window done for a grand total of £1400, fitted.

Materials were £1170 ish, fitting was £200.

Check out a few online quotes to get an idea of how much it would be to buy the stuff yourself, then get on "find me a trade" or similar and post a job to find a local guy to come and either fit... or order and fit.

I would suggest the 'order and fit' option. If they know that you know how cheap this stuff can be they tend not the try and rip you off with silly prices, but will still make sure it's properly measured and take the risk of getting it wrong just for the cost of fitting.

[jimmyjam]

Piersman2 said:

I would suggest the 'order and fit' option. If they know that you know how cheap this stuff can be they tend not the try and rip you off with silly prices, but will still make sure it's properly measured and take the risk of getting it wrong just for the cost of fitting.

Sounds sensible, thanks

[Roy E6]

Where abouts in London are you? if you want to pm me some details about the job (is it going into face brickwork or render),or even better a photo and I will send you a price.
I have just supplied and fitted 2 sets of sliding patio doors for a ph'er for £1500.