Covering Andover and nearby
Homes, businesses and public buildings throughout the SP10 postcode district can arrange frameless glass automatic doors with us. We are the contracting party and organise every visit; the engineer, who works under our management, travels in to Andover for the job rather than working from premises in town.
Care homes in and around Andover often need automatic doors on corridors and day rooms as well as at the main entrance. Gentle operation, hold-open devices linked to the fire alarm and controlled exits help residents move about safely.
Nearby towns we also list for frameless glass automatic doors (straight-line distance): Winchester (12.6 miles), Newbury (15.0 miles), Romsey (15.4 miles), Chandler's Ford (16.2 miles), Salisbury (16.4 miles), Thatcham (16.7 miles).
What to think about for frameless glass automatic doors in Andover
- Street-facing doors in Andover that take the full force of wind and rain may be better as framed sliding doors. Frameless leaves have small gaps that let draughts and noise through.
- Floor guides need a sound floor. Where the entrance has stone, tiles or polished concrete, agree whether a channel will be cut or a small surface guide fixed, and who makes good the finish.
- The header needs a rigid fixing. In modern offices in Andover with suspended ceilings, the operator is usually fixed to the slab above with a steel support, which the survey designs in from the start.
- Power has to reach the operator above the door. In glass partitions there may be nowhere to hide a cable, so plan the route through the ceiling or a slim trunking from the start.
- Listed interiors and heritage buildings in Andover sometimes favour frameless glass because it hides less of the original fabric. Consent may still be needed, so check with the planning authority early.
Frameless glass automatic doors in Andover: guide prices
The site survey is free, including the measured drawing and a fixed, itemised written quote. Guide price: from £5,495 ex VAT.
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-slide frameless glass door | £5,495 – £8,995 | installed, ex VAT |
| Bi-parting frameless glass door, about 2 m clear opening | £7,495 – £12,995 | installed, ex VAT |
| Touch-free switch or push pad, fitted | £145 – £395 | per switch, ex VAT |
| Card or fob reader tied into the door | £795 – £2,495 | per door, ex VAT |
| Battery backup for power-cut operation | £395 – £695 | per door, ex VAT |
Standards and rules in England
Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers and employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, which can include altering a physical feature such as a heavy entrance door. New entrances and some alterations count as building work, so check with building control before the work is ordered.
In Great Britain a new or converted powered door must meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 before it is first used, and can carry the UKCA or the CE marking. Workplace law (the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992) expects powered doors to have suitable and effective features to stop them trapping anyone and, where needed for safety, to open by hand unless they open automatically if the power fails. Doors at work must also be kept in efficient working order under a suitable system of maintenance.
How it works
- Send photos and the address. A few pictures of the door from both sides, the address in Andover and a note of who uses the entrance help us understand the job before anyone visits the site.
- No-cost survey on site. We arrange a survey at a time that suits the building. The engineer records measurements, fixings and power, plus any constraints such as listed status, opening hours or access for deliveries.
- Itemised quote to approve. We price every element of the work on frameless glass automatic doors separately in a written quote that you can check, share and approve. Lead time and payment stages are stated, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
- Fit, test and hand over. On the agreed dates the engineer installs the equipment, commissions the operator and tests each safety function. You get a demonstration, the test record and any conformity paperwork that applies to the work.
Send us the opening size and a photo of the space in Andover, and we will arrange a free survey for a frameless glass automatic door.
Frameless glass automatic doors in Andover: questions
What should we do if the frameless door in Andover is damaged?
If the glass is chipped or cracked, switch the door off, keep people away from the damaged leaf and contact us. A repair or replacement visit is priced in writing before an engineer attends, and replacement glass is quoted before it is ordered. Laminated glass usually stays in place until it can be replaced.
How are prices worked out for frameless glass automatic doors in Andover?
Our guide starts from £5,495 excluding VAT (per door set), the same guide price we use across the UK. The free site survey in Andover confirms the price as a fixed, itemised written quote, and the guide price tool gives you a range before anyone visits.
Is the survey for a frameless door in Andover free?
Yes. For a new frameless automatic door, the survey is free and you are under no obligation. The engineer measures the opening, checks the structure above and the floor below, discusses glass and fittings, and you then receive a drawing and a fixed, itemised written quote.
How long does fitting take in Andover?
Most frameless automatic doors take a day on site once the glass has been made, which is typically 4 to 8 weeks from order. Work in occupied offices can be planned for quieter times, early mornings or weekends, and any extra cost for out-of-hours work is shown separately in the quote.
What does the free site survey in Andover involve?
An engineer working under our management visits the building, measures the opening, checks the frame, floor, head height and power supply, and looks at how people use the entrance. The survey is free and carries no obligation. Afterwards you receive a fixed, itemised written quote for frameless glass automatic doors, with drawings where the door type needs them.
Can automatic doors be fitted to a listed building in Andover?
Often, yes, but listed building consent is normally needed for changes that affect the character of the building, inside or out. Slim operators, concealed fixings and automating the existing door can all reduce the visual impact. Speak to the conservation officer at the local planning authority early; we can provide drawings and specifications to help.
Which building regulations apply to a new automatic entrance in Andover?
In England the guidance is Approved Document M (Volume 2) for access, Approved Document B for fire safety and escape routes, and Approved Document K for glazing and powered doors. A new entrance can count as building work, so building control should be involved before it is ordered.