Composite doors in Acocks Green

What should you know before starting in Acocks Green?

This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Acocks Green, building control is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Side panels within 300 mm of a door need safety glass too, not just the door itself.
If more than half the door face is glazed, the installation has to be certified under the Building Regulations.
Homes with a level threshold should keep it when the front door is replaced.

Postcode district: B27
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Which option fits your home?

Door with side panels or top light

Side panels and fanlights make a wider, brighter entrance and are often found on 1930s and post-war semis. They're made as one frame with the door, usually in matching glass. A wider frame costs more, and glass in panels close to the door must be safety glass under Approved Document K.

Back and side doors

Composite back doors use the same construction as front doors, typically in a simpler panel style. They're a good swap for a tired uPVC kitchen or utility door that has dropped or lets in draughts. A low threshold can be specified where a step makes access difficult, though it needs careful detailing to keep rain out.

What does your new front door cost in Acocks Green?

For a home in Acocks Green, our guide range is £900–£3,400 per door. Composite front door in a standard frame, no side panels, colour of your choice: usually £1,100–£1,700 per door.

Guide prices for composite doors
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Back or side door	£900 – £1,350 per door	Simple panel style, solid or half-glazed
Front door, standard frame	£1,100 – £1,750 per door	Wide choice of styles, colours and glass
Front door with side panels	£1,800 – £3,400 per door	One or two side panels and/or a top light

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Acocks Green address.

Composite doors in Acocks Green: common questions

How much does a composite front door cost?

A standard composite front door, supplied and fitted in an existing opening, typically costs around £1,100–£1,750 in the West Midlands. Adding side panels or a top light usually takes the total to £1,800–£3,400, depending on width and glass. Your quote lists the door, frame, glass and hardware separately, so you can see what each choice adds.

Do you cover Acocks Green?

Yes. Acocks Green (B27) is about 9 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

Can I keep my existing frame and just change the door?

Sometimes, but it's rarely worth it. Composite doors are made as a matched doorset, with the frame, hinges and lock keeps built around the slab, so fitting a new slab into an old uPVC frame seldom seals or locks as well. We'll tell you at survey if your frame is sound enough, but most jobs replace both.

Will I need permission from the council in Acocks Green?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Acocks Green is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Ready to choose a style? We'll measure up in Acocks Green and confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification.