What should you know before starting in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham, building control is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).
- If more than half the door face is glazed, the installation has to be certified under the Building Regulations.
- Anti-snap cylinders and multi-point locks are worth asking for on any door in Birmingham.
- Side panels within 300 mm of a door need safety glass too, not just the door itself.
- Postcode districts
- B1, B7, B9, B10, B12, B18
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- About 6 miles to the centre
Which options suit homes in Birmingham?
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.
How much should you budget in Birmingham?
For a home in Birmingham, 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.
| 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 Birmingham address.
Composite doors in Birmingham: 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 the whole of Birmingham?
Yes — we cover Birmingham from our West Bromwich base, including Solihull, Sandwell and Walsall. 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
Composite doors across Birmingham
Choose your town for local details and postcodes:
- Composite doors in Handsworth
- Composite doors in Quinton
- Composite doors in Perry Barr
- Composite doors in Harborne
- Composite doors in Aston
- Composite doors in Kingstanding
- Composite doors in Edgbaston
- Composite doors in Bartley Green
- Composite doors in Selly Oak
- Composite doors in Hodge Hill
- Composite doors in Moseley
- Composite doors in Northfield
- Composite doors in Erdington
- Composite doors in Bournville
- Composite doors in Sutton Coldfield
- Composite doors in Stechford
- Composite doors in Longbridge
- Composite doors in Kings Heath
- Composite doors in Four Oaks
- Composite doors in Yardley
- Composite doors in Kings Norton
- Composite doors in Castle Vale
- Composite doors in Acocks Green
- Composite doors in Hall Green
- Composite doors in Walmley
- Composite doors in Sheldon
Composite doors near Birmingham
- Composite doors in Solihull
- Composite doors in Sandwell
- Composite doors in Walsall
- Composite doors in Dudley
Other work we do in Birmingham
- Conservatories in Birmingham
- Flat roofing in Birmingham
- uPVC windows in Birmingham
- Wet rooms in Birmingham
- Double-storey extensions in Birmingham
- Kitchen fitting in Birmingham
Ready to choose a style? We'll measure up in Birmingham and confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification.