French & Patio Doors in Didcot
Dynasty Windows supplies and installs French and patio doors for homes in Didcot, the wider Oxfordshire area and surrounding counties. Both door types do a similar job, opening up the back of a house and bringing daylight into a room that sits dark for most of the day, but they work in different ways. French doors are a pair of hinged doors that swing open from a central meeting point. Patio doors slide along a track, so they need no clearance in front of them. Which one suits your room usually comes down to the space you have, the way the furniture sits and how you want the opening to feel once it is finished.
Most of this work is replacement rather than new build. People come to us because an older set of doors has started to drop on its hinges, stick on the track, let in draughts, or because the sealed units have misted and the view through them has gone cloudy. Others are changing a single back door or an old window opening into something wider as part of a kitchen or extension project. We also handle French and patio doors as one part of a complete refurbishment, where the windows, front door and rear doors are all being dealt with together so the finish matches across the whole property.
We start by looking at the opening itself and measuring it properly. That survey tells us what the existing frame is doing, whether the lintel and threshold are sound, and what size of door the opening can sensibly take. From there we talk through frame material, colour, glazing, the position of any opening leaf and the hardware. Once the doors arrive, installation means taking out the old set, preparing the opening, fitting and levelling the new frame, glazing it, adjusting the hinges or rollers so the doors run and lock cleanly, then sealing and making good around the edges. We tidy up and take the old frames away with us.
This is a good fit for homeowners who want a single installer dealing with the measure, the supply and the fitting rather than coordinating separate trades. If you are unsure whether French or patio doors suit your room, we are happy to look at the space and give you an honest view before anything is ordered.
Common questions
Should I choose French doors or patio doors?
It mostly depends on space. French doors need room to swing, either inwards into the room or outwards onto the patio, so they suit spots where that clearance exists. Patio doors slide within their own width, which makes them a better choice for tighter rooms or where furniture sits close to the opening.
Can you fit new doors into my existing opening?
In most cases yes, as long as the structure above and below the opening is sound. We check this during the survey and measure the opening rather than working from the old door size. If the opening needs widening or structural work, we will tell you before anything is ordered.
Do you cover Didcot and the villages nearby?
Yes. We work throughout Didcot and across Oxfordshire, along with surrounding counties and surrounding areas. If you are not sure whether we reach you, give us a call and we will let you know.
Talk to us about your doors
Call Dynasty Windows on 07861927272 to discuss French or patio doors for your home, or arrange a look at the opening so we can measure up and talk through the options. You can also see the rest of our window and door services.