Composite doors in Edgbaston

Before your new front door in Edgbaston

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 Edgbaston, 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.
The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.
A replacement front door must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or the equivalent energy rating.

Postcode district: B15
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Which option fits your home?

Back and side doors

Composite back doors use the same construction as front doors, typically in a simpler panel style. They're a good swap for a tired uPVC kitchen or utility door that has dropped or lets in draughts. A low threshold can be specified where a step makes access difficult, though it needs careful detailing to keep rain out.

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.

Composite doors prices in Edgbaston

Prices in Edgbaston 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.

Before you book in Edgbaston

Are composite doors more secure than uPVC doors?

Composite doors are generally thicker and stiffer than uPVC panel doors, which makes them harder to force, but the lock and cylinder matter most. Ask for an anti-snap cylinder and a multi-point lock, and consider a doorset tested to PAS 24 if your insurer asks. Every security option is named in your specification, so you know exactly what's fitted.

Do you cover Edgbaston?

Yes. Edgbaston (B15) is about 5 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.

What guarantee comes with a composite door?

The door, frame, glass and hardware are covered by the manufacturer's guarantee, and the exact terms for your door are set out in your quote. Guarantees often treat colour fading, sealed units and locks differently, so it's worth reading those lines. Keep the paperwork with any certification for when you sell.

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 Edgbaston is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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