Composite doors in Sandwell

Before your new front door in Sandwell

Work like this in Sandwell rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Sandwell Council is the authority.

The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.
Most composite doors take a few weeks to make, so it's worth ordering well before the colder months.
A replacement front door must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or the equivalent energy rating.

Postcode district: All Sandwell postcodes
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 1 mile to the centre

Choices to weigh up in Sandwell

Security upgrades

Doors can be specified with anti-snap cylinders, multi-point locking, hinge-side protection and laminated glass. Some doorsets are tested to the PAS 24 enhanced security standard or carry Secured by Design status. If that matters to your insurer, ask for it at survey and it will be named in your specification.

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.

How much should you budget in Sandwell?

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.

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.

Composite doors in Sandwell: common questions

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.

Do you cover the whole of Sandwell?

Yes — we cover Sandwell from our West Bromwich base, including Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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.

Who approves composite doors in Sandwell?

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

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