Erase the boundary between the living room and the garden, bring the mountains into the house: that is what a well-chosen, well-fitted patio door makes possible. Sliding, pocket sliding, or even a corner unit with no post.
A patio door transforms a room: more light, an open view, direct access to the terrace. But it is a heavy, technical element, where the choice of system and the quality of the fitting make all the difference.
The classic slider is the safe bet: two or three panels gliding one behind the other, a wide opening, a good price. It is the most common choice, in aluminium for the slim profiles.
The goes further: the glass disappears entirely into the wall. And for those who think big, the post-free corner unit opens two walls at once, with nothing in the middle: a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pyrénées.
If the current opening is too small, it can be enlarged: the is rebuilt to carry the wall, and the patio door takes its place. It is a job I coordinate from start to finish.
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You call me, you explain your project. I ask a few questions and we set up a visit.
The visit is free: I measure, check the wall and the lintel, and suggest the right options.
A firm price, masonry included if there is any. You take as long as you need to decide.
I fit, I adjust the sliding action, I take care over the sealing. We check everything together before I leave.
| Patio door, supply and fitting included | €2,500 to €8,000 |
The price depends on the size, the system (slider, pocket, post-free corner), the glazing and any masonry work to enlarge the opening. The detailed quote (devis) is free, and the price quoted is firm.
Yes, it is a common job: the opening in the wall is widened, the lintel is rebuilt to carry the load, then the patio door is fitted. The masonry side is done by a trusted mason I work with regularly, and I coordinate the whole job. You only ever have one point of contact.
Yes, provided you choose a quality system and take care over the fitting: the track must be perfectly level and the pocket in the wall properly built. It is more demanding work than a classic slider, but the result is superb: the glass disappears completely into the wall.
Not any more. With high-performance double glazing, or even triple glazing for difficult exposures, and profiles with a thermal break, a modern patio door insulates very well. Well oriented, it even heats the house for free when the winter sun comes in deep.
If you create or enlarge an opening, yes: a déclaration préalable (prior declaration) at the mairie is required, sometimes more depending on the commune and the zone. I check what applies to your home and help you put the file together.
For a straightforward replacement, one day is often enough. If the opening needs enlarging, allow a few days, masonry and finishing included. I give you a precise schedule with the quote, and the house is left closed and weathertight every evening.
Call me and let's talk it over. The visit and the quote are free, and you decide in your own time. I speak English, so feel free to call or write in English.
+33 6 03 57 45 47Reply within 48 hours, or by email: contact@agencementklein.fr
