Composite doors in Dudley

What should you know before starting in Dudley?

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 Dudley, building control is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.
Anti-snap cylinders and multi-point locks are worth asking for on any door in Dudley.
A replacement front door must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or the equivalent energy rating.

Postcode district: DY1
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 4 miles to the centre

Choices to weigh up in Dudley

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.

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 Dudley

Prices in Dudley 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Questions about composite doors in Dudley

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.

Do you cover the whole of Dudley?

Yes — we cover Dudley from our West Bromwich base, including Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Walsall. 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.

Who approves composite doors in Dudley?

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

Composite doors across Dudley

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Other work we do in Dudley

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