Before your new front door in Selly Oak
Work like this in Selly Oak 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, Birmingham City Council is the authority.
- Side panels within 300 mm of a door need safety glass too, not just the door itself.
- Different colours inside and out let a door suit both your hallway and the street.
- If more than half the door face is glazed, the installation has to be certified under the Building Regulations.
- Postcode district
- B29
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 6 miles
Which options suit homes in Selly Oak?
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.
Guide prices for Selly Oak
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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.
Composite doors in Selly Oak: 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.
Which postcodes in Selly Oak do you work in?
We cover B29 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Selly Oak, neighbouring Harborne and Edgbaston are covered too.
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.
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 Selly Oak 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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Pick a morning or afternoon that suits you, and we'll come to Selly Oak to measure your door opening for free.