What should you know before starting in Malvern?
Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Malvern? Check with Malvern Hills District 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.
- The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.
- 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.
- Postcode district
- WR14
- Planning and building control
- Malvern Hills District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 31 miles
Choices to weigh up in Malvern
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.
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.
What does your new front door cost in Malvern?
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.
| 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 Malvern address.
Your questions answered
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.
How do I book a survey in Malvern?
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.
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 Malvern Hills District 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 Malvern is provided by Malvern Hills District Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
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One call to 0800 088 6248 is all it takes to book a door survey in Malvern.