Quick answer
Wide opening, low eaves or an older structure in Sittingbourne (ME10)? A sliding or folding door can be designed around it, with the weight of the leaves carried wherever the building can safely take it.
- Town
- Sittingbourne
- Postcode district
- ME10
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Wide spans. Very wide openings are handled by adding leaves, so width is rarely a limit.
- Wicket doors. Pass doors built into a leaf so staff need not open the whole door.
- Top-hung or bottom-rolling. We hang the door from above or run it on a floor rail depending on what the building can support.
- Electric operation. Motorised leaves with the safety devices needed to protect against crushing and shearing.
- Insulated options. Insulated panel infill and edge seals for heated buildings.
Typical scopes of work
- Renewing seized trolleys and a distorted overhead track on large sliding doors to a vehicle shed.
- Replacing a damaged floor rail and guide wheels on a bottom-rolling door struck by a vehicle.
- Replacing worn timber sliding doors on a storage building with steel-framed bottom-rolling doors and a wicket door.
Powered door rules that apply in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is in England, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.
Access, phasing and timing
Most installations in Sittingbourne can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to fit sliding doors in Sittingbourne?
A pair of manual sliding doors on a sound structure is usually fitted in a day or two. Large folding doors, electric operation and new steelwork add time, which we set out with your quote.
How much do sliding or folding industrial doors cost in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne we confirm the fixed price in writing.
Which is better for our Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne
Besides Sittingbourne, we can survey and quote for sites in Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham and the rest of Kent.
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Faversham
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Gillingham
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Chatham
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Rochester
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Maidstone
- Sliding and folding industrial doors in Strood
Other services in Sittingbourne
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock levellers
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Fire shutters
- Impact traffic doors
- PVC strip curtains
More about Sliding and folding industrial doors · industrial doors in Sittingbourne. Last updated 19 October 2026.