Hertfordshire Door Installation
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Usually, a front door opens directly onto a publicly accessible area. So, that’s why it needs to be strong and able to withstand vandalism. If yours is damaged or falling apart, you could have a new front door replacement costing between £250 and £400 if its uPVC or about £800 if its a composite. Good wooden doors usually cost much more and vary in price depending on the type of timber and style.
By the way, it’s not only the door that costs money. Installing a new composite, wooden or uPVC front door will also include new hinges, door handle, lock and letterbox flap. Furthermore, you might need a new door frame too. It’s a shame not to complete the effect by using a hardwood frame with a matching hardwood door. And, uPVC doors need uPVC frames, anyway.
Most homes in the UK have at least two external doors. All newly built properties have two because Building Regulations state that occupants must have an alternative exit in case of fire. However, those houses built before 1940, may or may not have two. Sometimes older houses have two front doors. This situation might be because the house was originally two properties that have since been turned into one. Or, larger houses used to have a front door for formal guests while a second door was for family members or servants. You will have to take into account all these situations when fitting a new door. If you change one door, it’s important to replace the other door with a matching one.
How Much Does a New Front Door Cost?
There are many things to consider when looking at the front door fitting cost. You can’t just research front door prices and make a decision. You have to decide whether you need just a door or an exterior door and frameset. Also, you must choose the material, and whether you want a wooden, uPVC or composite door fitted.
It’s difficult making a uPVC or composite door fit a non-standard frame (you can’t cut them to fit an existing frame). So, it’s common for these to be sold as external door and frame sets, thereby increasing the usual front door prices.
Unglazed uPVC doors
Prices for this type of door start at around £250, supply only. uPVC front doors fitted in uPVC frames have been extremely popular in the UK for about 30 years or so. They’re strong and impervious to typical British weather. They have built-in reinforcements to prevent twisting and increase security. Usually, manufacturers supply a 10–year warranty, but the door can last 20 to 25 years before being replaced.
Glazed uPVC doors If you have double glazed doors fitted, they cost slightly more to buy than unglazed, starting at about £280. Usually, they’re made with frosted or coloured glass to preserve privacy.
Unglazed composite doors
Composite doors have a fibreglass shell, with steel or aluminium reinforcing, and filled with solid foam insulation. These come in various styles, usually panelled. They start at about £500.
Glazed composite doors Just like other glazed doors, these are the same as unglazed except for the presence of double glazed panels. Prices start at about £800.
Composite doors
These consist of a metal frame with timber and rigid foam core, encased in fibreglass. The resulting door is very strong, secure against even the most determined burglar, and resistant to all weathers. Most composite doors are fire resistant and can withstand a blaze for at least 30 minutes. These also have an intumescent smoke seal around the edge. However, they can be between 25% and 60% more expensive than a similar style door made from uPVC.
uPVC doors These have a metal framework, fully insulated, and encased in uPVC. This creates a thermally efficient sealed unit. They’re also very affordable, strong and secure.
By the way, it’s not only the door that costs money. Installing a new composite, wooden or uPVC front door will also include new hinges, door handle, lock and letterbox flap. Furthermore, you might need a new door frame too. It’s a shame not to complete the effect by using a hardwood frame with a matching hardwood door. And, uPVC doors need uPVC frames, anyway.
Most homes in the UK have at least two external doors. All newly built properties have two because Building Regulations state that occupants must have an alternative exit in case of fire. However, those houses built before 1940, may or may not have two. Sometimes older houses have two front doors. This situation might be because the house was originally two properties that have since been turned into one. Or, larger houses used to have a front door for formal guests while a second door was for family members or servants. You will have to take into account all these situations when fitting a new door. If you change one door, it’s important to replace the other door with a matching one.
How Much Does a New Front Door Cost?
There are many things to consider when looking at the front door fitting cost. You can’t just research front door prices and make a decision. You have to decide whether you need just a door or an exterior door and frameset. Also, you must choose the material, and whether you want a wooden, uPVC or composite door fitted.
It’s difficult making a uPVC or composite door fit a non-standard frame (you can’t cut them to fit an existing frame). So, it’s common for these to be sold as external door and frame sets, thereby increasing the usual front door prices.
Unglazed uPVC doors
Prices for this type of door start at around £250, supply only. uPVC front doors fitted in uPVC frames have been extremely popular in the UK for about 30 years or so. They’re strong and impervious to typical British weather. They have built-in reinforcements to prevent twisting and increase security. Usually, manufacturers supply a 10–year warranty, but the door can last 20 to 25 years before being replaced.
Glazed uPVC doors If you have double glazed doors fitted, they cost slightly more to buy than unglazed, starting at about £280. Usually, they’re made with frosted or coloured glass to preserve privacy.
Unglazed composite doors
Composite doors have a fibreglass shell, with steel or aluminium reinforcing, and filled with solid foam insulation. These come in various styles, usually panelled. They start at about £500.
Glazed composite doors Just like other glazed doors, these are the same as unglazed except for the presence of double glazed panels. Prices start at about £800.
Composite doors
These consist of a metal frame with timber and rigid foam core, encased in fibreglass. The resulting door is very strong, secure against even the most determined burglar, and resistant to all weathers. Most composite doors are fire resistant and can withstand a blaze for at least 30 minutes. These also have an intumescent smoke seal around the edge. However, they can be between 25% and 60% more expensive than a similar style door made from uPVC.
uPVC doors These have a metal framework, fully insulated, and encased in uPVC. This creates a thermally efficient sealed unit. They’re also very affordable, strong and secure.