Composite doors in Staffordshire

What should you know before starting in Staffordshire?

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Staffordshire? Check with the district or borough council for your town 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.

Different colours inside and out let a door suit both your hallway and the street.
The old door stays in place until the new one arrives, so you're never left without a lockable entrance.
If more than half the door face is glazed, the installation has to be certified under the Building Regulations.

Postcode district: All Staffordshire postcodes
Planning and building control: Your district council
From our West Bromwich base: About 11 miles to the centre

Which options suit homes in Staffordshire?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Staffordshire

Expect to budget between £900 and £3,400 per door in Staffordshire. 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Staffordshire address.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Staffordshire?

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.

Who approves composite doors in Staffordshire?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Staffordshire is provided by the district or borough council for your town or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

Composite doors across Staffordshire

We cover every town and district below:

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