Planning your new front door in Allesley
Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Allesley? Check with Coventry City Council before changing the outside of your home. Otherwise the main rules for your new front door are Building Regulations, and we'll explain at the survey which certificates you'll receive.
- Different colours inside and out let a door suit both your hallway and the street.
- Anti-snap cylinders and multi-point locks are worth asking for on any door in Allesley.
- Most composite doors take a few weeks to make, so it's worth ordering well before the colder months.
- Postcode district
- CV5
- Planning and building control
- Coventry City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 19 miles
Choices to weigh up in Allesley
Solid front door
A fully solid slab with no glass gives the most privacy and the best insulation. It suits halls that already get light from a side panel or fanlight. Many styles add raised or flat moulded panels, so a solid door needn't look plain, and a spy hole or door chain can be added for checking callers.
Part-glazed or half-glazed door
Glass in the top half or a narrow strip lets daylight into a dark hallway. Door glass must be safety glass up to 1,500 mm from the floor, and you can choose obscure, textured or decorative glass for privacy. If more than half of the door face is glass, the installation must be certified under the Building Regulations.
What does your new front door cost in Allesley?
Guide prices start at £900 and run to £3,400 per door. Composite front door in a standard frame, no side panels, colour of your choice: around £1,100–£1,700 per door.
| 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Questions about composite doors in Allesley
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 Allesley?
Yes. Allesley (CV5) is about 19 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.
Will I be without a front door for long?
No. The old door stays in until the new one is on site, and we remove and fit in the same visit. The opening is only empty for a short time while the frame goes in, and the door is hung and locked before we leave. If anything unexpected turns up in the opening, we'll make it secure before going.
Does Coventry City Council need to approve my new front door?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Allesley is provided by Coventry City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
Nearby places we cover
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- Composite doors in Tile Hill
- Composite doors in Meriden
- Composite doors in Balsall Common
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Prefer email? Send your Allesley address to sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk and we'll arrange the survey.