Composite doors in Worcestershire

Before your new front door in Worcestershire

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 Worcestershire, building control is provided by the district or borough council for your town or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Side panels within 300 mm of a door need safety glass too, not just the door itself.
A replacement front door must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or the equivalent energy rating.
Homes with a level threshold should keep it when the front door is replaced.

Postcode district: All Worcestershire postcodes
Planning and building control: Your district council
From our West Bromwich base: About 14 miles to the centre

Choices to weigh up in Worcestershire

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.

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.

Guide prices for Worcestershire

Prices in Worcestershire match the rest of our area: £900–£3,400 per door. Composite front door in a standard frame, no side panels, colour of your choice: usually £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Worcestershire?

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.

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 Worcestershire?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Worcestershire 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.

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