Composite doors in Bewdley

What should you know before starting in Bewdley?

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 Bewdley, building control is provided by Wyre Forest District Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

A replacement front door must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or the equivalent energy rating.
Homes with a level threshold should keep it when the front door is replaced.
Most composite doors take a few weeks to make, so it's worth ordering well before the colder months.

Postcode district: DY12
Planning and building control: Wyre Forest District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 17 miles

Which options suit homes in Bewdley?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Bewdley

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.

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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Before you book in Bewdley

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 Bewdley?

Yes. Bewdley (DY12) is about 17 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.

How long does it take to fit a composite door?

Fitting itself normally takes half a day to a full day, depending on whether side panels are included and how much making good is needed. Most of the wait is manufacture, which is usually around four to six weeks after you approve the design. You'll have a working, lockable door at the end of fitting day.

Will I need permission from the council in Bewdley?

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

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Other work we do in Bewdley

Pick a morning or afternoon that suits you, and we'll come to Bewdley to measure your door opening for free.