Composite doors in Rugby

Before your new front door in Rugby

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

Different colours inside and out let a door suit both your hallway and the street.
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.

Postcode district: CV21
Planning and building control: Rugby Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 32 miles

Options to consider in Rugby

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.

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.

Guide prices for Rugby

Expect to budget between £900 and £3,400 per door in Rugby. Composite front door in a standard frame, no side panels, colour of your choice: typically £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.

Before you book in Rugby

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 Rugby?

Yes. Rugby (CV21) is about 32 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.

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 Rugby?

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

Nearby places we cover

Other home improvements in Rugby

Ready to choose a style? We'll measure up in Rugby and confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification.