Patio & Sliding Doors for Norwich Homes
Amber designs and installs sliding patio doors and triple-track doors across Norwich and Norfolk, from our showroom in Hellesdon. Every door is made to measure, in uPVC or aluminium, with the number of panes, the sliding direction and the finish planned around your opening.
Sliding doors are a popular choice for:
- kitchen and dining extensions
- rear living rooms that face the garden
- conservatories and orangeries
- replacing older patio doors
- wide, garden-facing openings
They suit homes where you want larger panes of glass, fewer vertical frames across the view and no panels folding into or out of the room. Whether you are replacing a tired patio door in a semi on the edge of the city or opening up the back of a period home, we look at the opening, the floor levels and how you use the space before recommending a door.
Visit our Norwich showroom to compare sliding, triple-track, French and bi-fold doors before deciding which opening style suits your home.
Comparing other options too? See all doors in Norwich, or our home extensions in Norwich if you are planning a new room.
Why Choose Sliding Patio Doors?
- Larger panes, fewer sightlines
Large glazed panels mean more of the opening is glass and less of it is frame, so you keep a clearer view of the garden when the doors are closed. - No folding or swinging panels
The panels glide past each other on a track, so nothing folds or swings into the room or out onto the patio. - Works well where space is limited
Because nothing opens inwards or outwards, you can place furniture close to the doors, and sliding doors suit smaller rooms and narrow patios. - uPVC or aluminium
Choose low-maintenance uPVC, or aluminium for slimmer frames and a wide choice of powder-coated colours.
Sliding Patio Doors or Triple-Track Doors?
Both slide rather than fold or swing. The main difference is how much of the width can open.
Sliding patio doors
- Larger individual panes
Typically two to four panes depending on the chosen system, with large glazed panels and slim frames. - Panels slide past each other
One or more panes slide behind a fixed or sliding pane on a two-track frame. - Practical where space is limited
A good fit for replacing an older patio door or a standard-width opening.
See our sliding patio doors range.
Triple-track doors
- Wider openings
Designed for wide openings, such as the back wall of an extension. - Multiple sliding panels
The frame has three tracks instead of two, so more panes can slide and stack behind each other. - A broader clear opening
Can create a broader opening than a conventional two-panel slider of the same width.
See our triple-track doors range.
The clear opening you get depends on the width, the number of panes and the system. We measure your opening and show you the layouts that suit it.
Sliding or Bi-Fold Doors?
Both open your home to the garden. The right choice depends on whether the view or the opening matters more to you.
Choose sliding or triple-track doors if…
- bigger panes and fewer vertical sightlines matter most
- you want the cleanest glazed view when the doors are closed
- you do not want folding panels stacking at the side
Choose bi-fold doors if…
- opening up more of the aperture matters most
- you want the room and garden to feel like one space in good weather
See our bi-fold doors in Norwich.
For a fuller side-by-side, read our guide to French, patio, triple-track and bi-fold doors, or compare French doors too.
Design & Specification
Slim frames, large glass
Aluminium is strong enough for slim profiles, so the frames take up less of the view. uPVC frames are a little deeper and offer a low-maintenance, cost-effective option.
Double glazing, or triple glazing depending on the chosen system, with options such as obscure or toughened safety glass.
Tracks and thresholds
Panels run on rollers along the bottom track. Standard thresholds give good weather protection, and low-threshold options are available depending on the chosen system and where suitable, for an easier step between inside and outside.
A low threshold may offer less weather protection on an exposed opening, so we advise on the right option for your property.
Handles and hardware
Handle styles and finishes vary with the chosen system. We help you match the handles to the frame colour and to other doors and windows in your home.
Configurations, Colours & Thresholds
Panes: sliding patio doors are typically available in two, three and four pane designs. Triple-track doors typically use three to six sliding panes. Both depend on the chosen system and the width of the opening.
Sliding direction: choose which panes slide and which way they open, to suit the furniture and the way you walk out to the garden.
Thresholds: standard or low-threshold options, depending on the chosen system and how exposed the opening is.
Dual colour: on many systems you can choose one colour outside and another inside.
Aluminium colours
Powder-coated finishes with slim frames.
White Matt
White Gloss
Pebble Grey
Concrete Grey
Anthracite Grey
Matt Black
uPVC colours
Low-maintenance frames in smooth and woodgrain foils.
White
Light Oak
Irish Oak
Anteak
Rosewood
Olive Grey
Chartwell Green
Cream
Hazy Grey
Steel Blue
Matt Black
Dark Red
Dark Green
Black Brown
Anthracite Grey
Swatches are a guide only, as colours on screen vary. Colour availability depends on the chosen system and material; you can see samples at our Norwich showroom.
Recent Sliding & Triple-Track Door Projects Across Norfolk & East Anglia
Real sliding doors fitted by Amber.
St Olaves NR31
Triple-track sliding doors in a rear extension
Anthracite grey aluminium, three-part. A white conservatory was replaced with a brick rear extension. A steel beam carries the wall above, so the triple-track doors run the full width of the room onto a new patio.
Blofield NR13
Aluminium sliding patio doors in a glazed gable
Anthracite grey aluminium. On this bungalow, a white uPVC gable window was replaced with full-height aluminium glazing: sliding patio doors at ground level with a triangular window above, opening onto the patio.
Drayton NR8
Replacement uPVC sliding patio door
White uPVC, double glazed. Part of a full exterior refresh, the new sliding patio door leads from the dining area to the rear garden and matches the new white windows and back door.
See more completed work in our case studies.
Why Choose Amber for Your Patio Doors?
An independent home improvement company based in Norwich, with a showroom you can visit before you decide.
- Serving East Anglia Since 1996
For 30 years Amber has designed and installed windows, doors and living spaces across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. - Norwich Showroom
Our 5,000 sq ft showroom in Hellesdon is open 7 days a week. You can compare patio, French and bi-fold door displays in person before you decide. - Employed Fitters
Your doors are fitted by our own team, so the people in your home work for Amber. - 20-Year Product Guarantee
Eligible products supplied and fitted by Amber are covered by our 20-Year Product Guarantee. See our door guarantee for full details of what is covered. - FENSA Registered & GGF Member
Amber is a FENSA registered installer and a GGF member (Glass and Glazing Federation). - Aftercare
If you need help after your doors are fitted, our own aftercare team is here to support you.
Security, Energy & Practical Considerations
- Security
Security specification depends on the chosen door system, glazing and hardware. We confirm the relevant specification in your quotation. - Energy efficiency
Thermally broken aluminium frames where applicable, energy-efficient double glazing (or triple glazing, depending on the chosen system) and weatherseals help reduce heat loss. Performance varies by system and glass, and we explain the options at survey. - Practical considerations
Think about which panes should slide, where they will sit when open, the floor levels inside and out, and drainage at the threshold. We check all of these at survey.
How Much Do Patio & Sliding Doors Cost in Norwich?
Genuine Amber prices, including VAT and fitting.
Drayton NR8: white uPVC sliding patio door
£2,345 inc VAT
Size: 1800 x 2100mm
Colour: white
Material: uPVC
A replacement sliding patio door from the dining area to the garden, supplied and fitted by our own team.
St Olaves NR31: triple-track door
£13,865 inc VAT
Size: 4955 x 2100mm
Panels: three-part triple-track
Colour: anthracite grey
Supplied and fitted in a new brick rear extension. The extension build and steel beam were a separate part of the project.
Every door is individually priced. The width and height of the opening, the material, the number of panes, the system, glazing, colour, threshold and any building work around the opening all affect the cost. Quotations are free, written and include VAT.
From First Visit to Your New Sliding Doors
- 1. Discuss Your Opening & Preferred Style
Visit our Norwich showroom or talk to our team about the opening, how you use the room and whether a sliding, triple-track or other style suits it. - 2. Home Visit & Quotation
We visit your home, look at the opening and prepare a clear, no-obligation written quotation. - 3. Detailed Survey
Once you go ahead, we measure the opening precisely and check floor levels, the threshold and the structure above. - 4. Final Specification & Manufacture
We agree the panes, sliding direction, colour, glass, threshold and hardware, and your doors are made to the surveyed sizes. - 5. Installation by Amber Fitting Team
Our fitting team removes the old doors or frames, installs and seals the new doors and leaves the area tidy. - 6. Handover, Guarantee & Aftercare
We show you how the doors slide, lock and are cared for, and hand over your guarantee details. Eligible products are covered by Amber’s 20-Year Product Guarantee.
Creating or widening an opening? If structural building work is needed to create a new opening or make an existing one wider, this is a separate part of the project. It may need structural design, such as a new steel beam, and Building Regulations approval. We talk this through at your home visit.
Patio & Sliding Doors in Norwich: Your Questions Answered
How much do sliding patio doors cost in Norwich?
Every door is priced individually after a home visit. As a guide, a recent white uPVC sliding patio door, 1800 x 2100mm, came to £2,345 inc VAT fitted, and a three-part anthracite grey triple-track door, 4955 x 2100mm, on our St Olaves NR31 extension came to £13,865 inc VAT fitted. Size, material, system, glazing, colour and any building work all affect the price.
What is the difference between patio and triple-track doors?
A standard sliding patio door has two tracks, with one or more panes sliding past the others. A triple-track door has three tracks, so more panes can slide and stack behind each other. That means it can create a broader opening than a conventional two-panel slider, which suits wider openings such as the back of an extension.
Should I choose sliding or bi-fold doors?
Choose sliding or triple-track doors if bigger panes and fewer vertical sightlines matter most, you want the cleanest glazed view when closed and you do not want folding panels stacking at the side. Choose bi-fold doors if opening up more of the aperture matters most. You can compare both at our Norwich showroom.
Are sliding patio doors secure?
Security specification depends on the chosen door system, glazing and hardware. We confirm the relevant specification in your quotation.
Are they energy efficient?
Modern sliding doors use energy-efficient double glazing, or triple glazing depending on the chosen system, and weatherseals, and aluminium doors use thermally broken frames where applicable. Performance varies by system and glass, and we explain the options at survey.
Can I have a low threshold?
Low-threshold options are available depending on the chosen system and where suitable. A low threshold makes the step between inside and outside easier, but may give less weather protection on an exposed opening. We advise on the right threshold for your doors at survey.
What colours are available?
Aluminium doors come in powder-coated colours such as white, greys and black, and uPVC doors come in white and a range of smooth and woodgrain foils. Dual-colour options are available on many systems. You can see samples at our Norwich showroom.
How wide can sliding doors be?
It depends on the system, material, glass and the structure above the opening. Standard sliding patio doors suit typical openings, while triple-track doors are designed for wider ones. As a guide, the triple-track door on our St Olaves NR31 extension is 4955mm wide. We measure your opening and advise on what will work.
Can Amber replace old patio doors?
Yes. We remove the old patio doors, fit the new doors into the opening and seal them, and our fitting team leaves the area tidy. As a FENSA registered installer, we register replacement doors for you.
How long does installation take?
Many replacement patio doors going into an existing opening are fitted in about a day. Larger triple-track doors, or openings that need building work, can take longer. We give you an expected timescale for your project at survey.
Can Amber create a wider opening?
Yes, we can talk through creating a new opening or widening an existing one. This is a separate part of the project from the doors themselves and may need structural design, such as a new steel beam, and Building Regulations approval. We explain what your opening needs at your home visit.
What guarantee do you provide?
Eligible products supplied and fitted by Amber are covered by our 20-Year Product Guarantee. See our door guarantee for full details of what is covered.
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See Patio & Sliding Doors at Our Norwich Showroom
Sliding doors are easier to choose when you can try them yourself.
At our 5,000 sq ft showroom in Hellesdon you can compare patio, French and bi-fold door displays in person, look at frame colours, glass and handles, and talk through your opening with an adviser.
Walk-ins are welcome, or you can book an appointment if you would prefer a set time with an adviser.
Amber Home Improvements
Unit 52, Hellesdon Park Road
Hellesdon Park Industrial Estate
Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5DR
Call: 01603 672638
Open 7 days a week
Free parking for up to 8 cars
All on the ground floor, with wheelchair access
Opening times
Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm