Doors

Sliding doors and barn doors on the Gold Coast

Barn doors on a track, cavity sliders and sliding glass doors, fitted and framed by a carpenter with more than 25 years on the tools.

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Living room with glass doors opening onto a timber deck

Sliding doors, fitted properly

Field Carpentry fits sliding doors across the Gold Coast: timber barn doors that run along the wall, cavity sliders that slide into it, and sliding glass doors out to the deck or yard. Brett Field has more than 25 years on the tools and holds QBCC licence 15316127.

A sliding door is only as good as its track and the wall behind it. Brett checks the wall can carry the weight, adds a timber mount where it needs one, and sets the track so the door runs smoothly.

What we do

Timber barn doors on a track
Double and bypass barn doors
Cavity sliding doors
Sliding glass doors to decks and patios
New openings and framing
Soft-close tracks and hardware
Repairs to sliders that stick or drag

How much does a barn door cost on the Gold Coast?

A barn door and track, supplied and installed, usually costs $600 to $1,200 in Queensland, according to The Quote Yard. Installing a standard single door and track you already have costs $300 to $600.

Barn door job (QLD)	Typical cost
Supply and install	$600 to $1,200
Install single door	$300 to $600
Install heavy or double	$500 to $1,000
Hang on existing track	$150 to $350
Wall reinforcement	Add $150 to $400
Soft-close hardware	Add $80 to $300
Adjust or repair	$120 to $300

The Quote Yard, Queensland barn door prices (updated 2 June 2026), checked on 6 October 2026. Mates Rates' national 2026 guide is close: $550 to $1,200 supplied and installed, about 3 to 5 hours of work. A guide, not a quote. Brett's quote is the real number.

How much does a cavity sliding door cost?

A cavity slider costs about $800 to $1,200 per opening, including the door, track, frame kit and labour, according to Sparky (September 2026). A standard hinged door is about $400 to $700.

It costs more because the door slides inside the wall. The wall beside the doorway is opened up, a cavity frame goes in, and the wall is closed and finished again. For hinged doors, see our door installation cost guidedoor installation cost guide (out 8 October).

Barn door or cavity slider: which suits my home?

A barn door hangs on a track on the face of the wall, so it needs a clear stretch of wall beside the doorway at least as wide as the door. There is no work inside the wall, which keeps the cost down. It sits in front of the opening and leaves small gaps at the edges, so it suits a pantry, laundry or walk-in robe better than a bathroom.

A cavity slider disappears into the wall, so it takes no wall space when open. The wall beside the door must be free of pipes and wires, because that is where the door goes.

Can you fit a sliding glass door to a deck or patio?

Yes. Brett frames the opening, fits the door and finishes it inside and out. Prices depend a lot on the size and the glass, so they come from a quote.

Cutting a new opening in an outside wall changes the structure, and on the Gold Coast most renovations that change the structure need building approval. Our guide to council approval on the Gold Coast explains when. Near the surf, ask what grade of stainless steel the fittings are: the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association says grade 316 or better should be the minimum within five kilometres of the surf.

Does fitting a sliding door need a QBCC licence?

Building work over $3,300, counting labour and materials, must be done by a QBCC licensed contractor in Queensland. Field Carpentry holds QBCC licence 15316127.

Brett also does the rest of the carpentry around a door: doors, gates, feature walls and repairs across the Gold Coast.

What clients say

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A full reno, two bathrooms and all

He was fantastic to work with and the quality of work was top notch. … Brett is a very good communicator and a great builder.

Toby Black, Ashmore

★★★★★

A tricky kitchen reno, done right

Brett is a perfectionist and takes pride in his workmanship … He carried out a semi kitchen reno job most recently … a great result was achieved.

Jodie McDonald

★★★★★

Bespoke ideas brought to life

His ability to bring a bespoke idea to life is incredible, as is his attention to detail. Just a great guy to work with, would recommend him to anyone.

Brendan Ritchie

How it works

Three simple steps

Check the price, then call
See a Gold Coast price range in 30 seconds. Then call Brett. He talks the job through and quotes for free.
Brett builds it
Say yes to his proposal and Brett orders the materials and runs the job on site. You deal with him from start to finish.
Enjoy your new space
Brett checks the finish himself before he hands it over. Then it's yours to enjoy.

Common questions

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How much does it cost to install a barn door?

In Queensland, a barn door and track supplied and installed usually costs $600 to $1,200, and installing a standard single door and track costs $300 to $600, according to The Quote Yard (June 2026). Brett's free quote is the real number.

Can you fit a barn door kit I bought myself?

Yes. Installing a standard single door and track you supply costs about $300 to $600 in Queensland (The Quote Yard, June 2026). Check the wall beside the doorway is clear and wide enough before you buy.

Can you fix a sliding door that sticks or drags?

Yes. Adjusting or repairing an existing barn door costs about $120 to $300 in Queensland (The Quote Yard). Brett checks the track, the rollers, the floor guide and the wall it hangs on.

Are you licensed?

Yes. Field Carpentry holds QBCC licence 15316127.

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