In short
Not enough headroom for a shutter at your Erith building? Sliding and folding doors open sideways instead of upwards, leaving the roof space clear for cranes, lighting, sprinklers and other services.
- Town
- Erith
- Postcode district
- DA8
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Erith
- Folding leaves. Bi-folding leaves stack neatly where side wall space is limited.
- Wide spans. Very wide openings are handled by adding leaves, so width is rarely a limit.
- Electric operation. Motor drives with safety edges, photocells and guarding where needed.
- Insulated options. Leaves can be filled with insulated panels and sealed along their edges to cut heat loss.
- Robust build. Steel frames carry cladding to suit the building, from profiled steel to timber boarding.
Typical scopes of work
- Renewing seized trolleys and a distorted overhead track on large sliding doors to a vehicle shed.
- Fitting bi-folding doors to a maintenance workshop where overhead gantry cranes rule out a roller shutter or sectional door.
- Automating a pair of heavy bi-parting sliding doors with a drive motor, safety edges and photocells.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Erith?
In England, two sets of duties meet at a powered door. The installer who supplies or motorises it must hand over a door that meets the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, tested against BS EN 12453 and documented. The business in control of the premises must then maintain it: regulation 5 of the Workplace Regulations 1992 covers maintenance, and regulation 18 requires upward-opening doors to have a device that stops them falling back and powered doors to have features that prevent trapping.
How the work is organised
For busy sites in Greater London the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Guide prices
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Sliding / folding industrial doors | £5,995 – £24,995 |
| Strip-out and disposal on replacement | £345 – £1,195 per door |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Your questions about sliding and folding industrial doors
How much do sliding or folding industrial doors cost in Erith?
Our guide price is £5,995 to £24,995 ex VAT, supplied and fitted, depending on size, number of leaves, infill and whether the doors are manual or electric. After a free survey in Erith we confirm the fixed price in writing.
Can our existing sliding doors in Erith be motorised?
Often, if the leaves and track are in good condition. We assess the doors, fit a drive and the safety devices needed, and take on the conformity responsibilities that come with converting a manual door to power.
Which is better for our Erith site, top-hung or bottom-rolling?
Top-hung keeps the floor flush but needs a strong structure overhead. Bottom-rolling suits lighter buildings but needs a clean, protected floor rail. We recommend one after checking both on survey.
Sliding and folding industrial doors near Erith
Besides Erith, we can survey and quote for sites in Bexleyheath, Dartford, Bexley and the rest of Greater London.
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Other services in Erith
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Dock levellers
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock shelters and seals
- Door automation and controls
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Sliding and folding industrial doors · industrial doors in Erith. Last updated 19 October 2026.