Composite doors in Castle Bromwich

What should you know before starting in Castle Bromwich?

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Castle Bromwich? Check with Solihull 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.

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.
The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.

Postcode district: B36
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 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.

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.

How much should you budget in Castle Bromwich?

Prices in Castle Bromwich match the rest of our area: £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Castle Bromwich?

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 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Castle Bromwich?

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

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