Sliding doors · Bengaluru and Delhi NCR
Water in Sliding Door Track? Causes & Repair Cost
A track should drain after rain, so water that stands or spills inside points to a fault.
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The starting price for Door Water Leakage Repair, the commonest fix. One fixed price per door, supplied and fitted.
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- sliding door track full of water
- water in sliding door track when it rains
The short answer
In heavy rain, a little water in the track is normal if it drains away. Water that stands, or spills over the inner edge, usually means the drain slots are blocked. Drain slots are the little openings along the bottom of the frame that let rain escape. Grit packed into the track and worn seals are the other usual causes.
Why it happens
Usually one of these 3 things, commonest first. Each one says how to tell, and what we do about it.
The drain slots are blocked
- How to tell
- Water stays in the track long after the rain has stopped. It rises to the inner edge and tips onto the floor inside. The slots may look full of dust or dried mud.
- What we do
- We clear the drain paths through the frame and open them wider where they need it. Then we run a hose into the track and watch the water run out.
Door Water Leakage RepairFrom ₹1,710 / doorSee this fixGrit and rust have packed the track
- How to tell
- The water in the track looks muddy, and a dark sludge sits in the groove. The door has become rough or heavy to slide since the rains began.
- What we do
- We clean the track down to bare metal and file rough patches smooth. We clear the drain holes as part of the same work. We also check the rollers, the small wheels under the door, because standing water harms them.
Sliding Door Track RepairFrom ₹1,710See this fixWorn seals let rain into the track from above
- How to tell
- The track fills even in light rain that is blown against the door. Water runs down the door edge or the interlock, where the two shutters meet. The strips on those edges look flat or broken.
- What we do
- We fit new seal strips along the door edges and the interlock. Less rain then reaches the track, so the drain slots can clear it.
Door Gap SealingFrom ₹1,080 / doorSee this fix
What you can check first
These checks are safe to do yourself. A photo or a short video of what you find helps us come prepared.
- After the rain stops, look again later to see whether the water in the track has gone down.
- On a dry day, pour a little water into the track and watch whether it runs out.
- If it does not drain, vacuum out the loose dirt and try the water test once more.
- From inside, look for the drain slots at the bottom of the frame and check for dirt.
- Notice whether water also runs down the door edge while it rains.
What the repair costs
Every fix on this page, with its starting price before GST. We find which one you need, and you get a fixed price before any work starts.
| Fix | Starting price | How it is priced | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door Water Leakage Repair | ₹1,710/ door | One fixed price per door, supplied and fitted. | See this fix |
| Sliding Door Track Repair | ₹1,710 | One visit covers travel and the work to fix the fault. Any parts are priced on their own line. | See this fix |
| Door Gap Sealing | ₹1,080/ door | One fixed price per door, supplied and fitted. | See this fix |
Not sure which one it is? Send a photo or a short video. We will tell you what it looks like, usually within minutes, before anyone comes out.
Chat on WhatsAppA photo or a video is enough to startCommon questions
How much water in a sliding door track is normal during rain?
A shallow layer that drains away as the rain eases is normal. The track is built to catch rain and send it out through the drain slots. Water that stays in the track, rises to the inner edge or spills is not normal.
Can standing water in the track damage the door?
Yes, over time. The rollers sit in the water, and their bearings rust and seize. Then the door grinds and becomes hard to move. Clearing the drain slots early protects the rollers.
Should I drill extra holes in the track to let the water out?
We advise against it. A hole in the wrong place can send water into the frame or down the wall below. We open up the drain paths the frame already has, and test them with a hose.
What if the water reaches the track from the balcony floor, not the door?
Then the door is not the cause. A balcony floor that drains slowly, or slopes towards the door, pushes water against it. Floor slopes and balcony drains are work for a mason or a plumber, which we do not do. We fix the door's own drain slots and seals.
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