Planning your new front door in Netherton
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 Netherton, building control is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).
- Side panels within 300 mm of a door need safety glass too, not just the door itself.
- Most composite doors take a few weeks to make, so it's worth ordering well before the colder months.
- The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.
- Postcode district
- DY2
- Planning and building control
- Dudley Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 4 miles
Options to consider in Netherton
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.
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.
Composite doors prices in Netherton
Prices in Netherton 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.
| 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.
Composite doors in Netherton: common questions
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.
How do I book a survey in Netherton?
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.
Can I keep my existing frame and just change the door?
Sometimes, but it's rarely worth it. Composite doors are made as a matched doorset, with the frame, hinges and lock keeps built around the slab, so fitting a new slab into an old uPVC frame seldom seals or locks as well. We'll tell you at survey if your frame is sound enough, but most jobs replace both.
Will I need permission from the council in Netherton?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Netherton is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
Nearby places we cover
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- Composite doors in Rowley Regis
- Composite doors in Lye
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Prefer email? Send your Netherton address to sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk and we'll arrange the survey.