Composite doors in Stoke-on-Trent

Planning your new front door in Stoke-on-Trent

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Stoke-on-Trent? Check with Stoke-on-Trent City Council 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.

Side panels within 300 mm of a door need safety glass too, not just the door itself.
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.

Postcode districts: ST1, ST4
Planning and building control: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 34 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

How much should you budget in Stoke-on-Trent?

Expect to budget between £900 and £3,400 per door in Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent address.

Questions about composite doors in Stoke-on-Trent

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 Stoke-on-Trent?

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.

Does Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent is provided by Stoke-on-Trent City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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One call to 0800 088 6248 is all it takes to book a door survey in Stoke-on-Trent.