Open Your Home to the Garden — With Barely a Frame in Sight
Premium Arkay aluminium glide doors, precision-fitted by our Martlesham team. Choose the slim EdgeGLIDE+ or the near-frameless GLIDE21 — both British-made, thermally efficient, and covered by our 10-year guarantee.
Bring the Outside In
There's a moment every homeowner remembers: the first time they slide their new doors open on a summer evening and the kitchen simply becomes part of the garden. That's what these doors are for — and it's why they remain one of the most requested home improvements we install from our Martlesham base, in homes across Kesgrave, Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe and throughout Suffolk and Essex.
We install two premium aluminium glide door systems, both manufactured in Britain by Arkay Windows: the EdgeGLIDE+, our standard system with impressively slim 35mm sightlines, and the GLIDE21, our ultra-slim option whose frame all but disappears into the wall, leaving just 21mm of visible aluminium between panes of glass. Both are thermally broken to keep your home warm, available in hundreds of colours, and fitted by our own installation team — never subcontractors.
Every installation starts with a free, no-obligation survey, is protected by our 10-year guarantee, and is FENSA-certified for building regulations compliance.
Choose Your System
Not sure which is right for your home? The simple version: EdgeGLIDE+ gives you slim, elegant frames at excellent value; GLIDE21 makes the frame virtually vanish. Our consultants will walk you through both at your survey.
Arkay EdgeGLIDE+
A beautifully engineered inline glide door that suits almost any home — from modern extensions in Kesgrave to period cottages in Woodbridge. Slim frames, smooth colour-matched hardware, and glass panels that can even be made at window height, which makes it a brilliant choice for opening up a kitchen.
| Visible sightline | 35mm interlock |
|---|---|
| Thermal performance | U-values from 1.2 W/m²K |
| Configurations | 2-rail or 3-rail, all panes sliding |
| Max panel size | 2.2m wide × 2.6m tall (up to 240kg) |
| Glazing | Double or triple glazed (up to 36mm) |
| Colours | Hundreds of RAL colours & finishes |
Arkay GLIDE21
For homeowners who want the "glass wall" look. The GLIDE21's outer frame is concealed within the surrounding structure, so when the doors are closed all you see is glass and a whisper-thin 21mm line where the panels meet. Panels can reach a full 3 metres tall — genuinely floor-to-ceiling.
| Visible sightline | Just 21mm — frame fully concealed |
|---|---|
| Thermal performance | U-value of 1.3 W/m²K |
| Weather rating | 600 Pa air & water tightness, 2000 Pa wind load |
| Max panel height | Up to 3.0m tall |
| Glazing | Units up to 32mm |
| Threshold | Flush internally as standard |
Lead Times
Aluminium Door Price Guide
The prices below are honest, indicative ranges for standard colours including professional installation — no hidden extras. Your exact quote depends on dimensions, the system you choose (EdgeGLIDE+ or GLIDE21), threshold options, and any structural work.
| Configuration | Est. Width | Estimated Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Panel | Up to 2.0m | £2,800 – £3,400 |
| 3 Panel (Most Popular) | Up to 3.0m | £3,800 – £4,500 |
| 4 Panel | Up to 4.0m | £4,800 – £5,600 |
| 5 Panel | Up to 5.0m | £5,900 – £6,800 |
Customisation & Upgrades
- Bespoke Colours: Hundreds of RAL colours and finishes to match any aesthetic perfectly.
- Dual Colours: Anthracite Grey outside, Crisp White inside? Dual-colour manufacturing is available.
- GLIDE21 Upgrade: Step up to the ultra-slim concealed-frame system for the full glass-wall effect.
Recent Aluminium Bifold Door Installations
A selection of our slimline bifold doors installed in homes across Ipswich, Woodbridge and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Our Door Customers Say
Reviews related to our aluminium doors
We wanted to open up our kitchen extension and the glide doors Jack recommended are perfect. The slim frames let in so much light and they glide effortlessly.
Dave sorted us out with a stunning 5-panel aluminium door for our garden room. Superb service and the lead times were exactly as promised.
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. No pressure, great advice on the flush threshold levels so there's no trip hazard, and the installers were spotless.
Cannot recommend Homestyle enough. The fitters were polite, tidy, and their attention to detail on the finishing trims around our new doors is exceptional.
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