Composite doors in Burton upon Trent

Planning your new front door in Burton upon Trent

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Burton upon Trent? Check with East Staffordshire Borough 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.

Most composite doors take a few weeks to make, so it's worth ordering well before the colder months.
Anti-snap cylinders and multi-point locks are worth asking for on any door in Burton upon Trent.
The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.

Postcode district: DE14
Planning and building control: East Staffordshire Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 25 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

Security upgrades

Doors can be specified with anti-snap cylinders, multi-point locking, hinge-side protection and laminated glass. Some doorsets are tested to the PAS 24 enhanced security standard or carry Secured by Design status. If that matters to your insurer, ask for it at survey and it will be named in your specification.

Guide prices for Burton upon Trent

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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Composite doors in Burton upon Trent: 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.

How do I book a survey in Burton upon Trent?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your new front door and arrange a time to visit.

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 Burton upon Trent?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Burton upon Trent is provided by East Staffordshire Borough Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Prefer email? Send your Burton upon Trent address to sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk and we'll arrange the survey.