Argyll & Bute · Scotland

Composite Doors in Argyll & Bute

If your back door in Argyll & Bute is draughty, hard to lock or letting water in, we can survey it and quote for a made-to-measure composite replacement.

Guide from £1,295
5 towns covered
Postcode areas G, PA

Replacement front door in Argyll & Bute

Letterplates can be a security weak spot, because tools can be fed through to reach the inside handle or keys. A letterplate with an internal cowl or restrictor, or a door with no letterplate and a wall-mounted post box, reduces that risk. Keys should be kept away from the door.

Composite door prices depend on the door style, core type, colour, glass design, side panels or toplights, hardware finish and lock specification. Removing an old frame from a deep or uneven opening, or fitting a new threshold, adds labour. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes the figure.

Replacing a front door usually takes a day on site. The old door and frame are cut out, the new frame is fixed, packed and squared, the slab is hung and adjusted, and the frame is sealed outside and trimmed inside. Plaster around older frames sometimes needs making good afterwards.

A flat's entrance door that opens onto a shared stairwell or corridor is normally a fire door, so it should not be swapped for a standard composite door. Certified fire-rated composite doorsets are made for this purpose, and the freeholder or managing agent will usually need to agree the replacement.

Navy composite front door with a narrow glazed panel on a brick house

Towns we cover for composite doors in Argyll & Bute

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What applies in Argyll & Bute

Section 4 (Safety) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks covers glazing that people could collide with, such as glass in and beside doors and low-level glazing, where safety glass is needed.

In Scotland, replacing windows or doors in a house like for like does not usually need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards in the Technical Handbooks. Flats and listed buildings can differ, so check with the local authority.

Argyll & Bute has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief. Near the sea, salt air corrodes plated door furniture and lock parts more quickly, so marine-grade or stainless hardware is worth considering. Exposed doors also face wind-driven rain, so a well-sealed frame, weatherbar and threshold drainage matter more than usual.

Rural doors often face open fields, driving rain and sometimes mud and animals, so robust weather seals and threshold drainage matter. Older cottages may have low or irregular openings, so doors are measured carefully and frames sized to suit.

Guide prices

Guide prices inc VAT for typical jobs. Remote and island locations are quoted by arrangement. Your written quote fixes the price after measuring.
Typical job	Guide price inc VAT
Composite front door, supplied and fitted	£1,295 – £1,795
Door with one side panel	£1,695 – £2,295
Door, side panel and top light	£1,895 – £2,595

Choosing your composite doors

Side panels and toplights

Glazed or solid panels beside or above the door to bring light into the hallway and fill wider openings.

Insulated foam core

A lighter slab with a high-density foam core, offering good thermal performance and a wide range of styles.

Low threshold

A low-profile aluminium threshold for step-free or near step-free access, used where drainage and shelter allow.

Hardware finishes

Handles, knockers, letterplates and numerals in chrome, satin, gold, black or graphite, chosen to match the door style.

Composite Doors in Argyll & Bute: questions

How much does a composite front door cost?

The cost of a composite door depends on the style, core type, colour, glass, side panels or toplights, hardware and lock specification, plus the condition of the opening. A plain door in a standard colour sits at the lower end, while doors with glazed side panels and premium hardware cost more. See the guide prices; the written quote fixes your price.

Are composite doors more secure than uPVC doors?

A well-specified composite door is usually stiffer and harder to force than an older uPVC panel door, but security depends mostly on the lock, cylinder, hinges and glass. Look for a multi-point lock, an anti-snap cylinder such as TS 007 3-star or SS312 Diamond, laminated glass and a door tested to PAS 24.

What glass can I have in a composite door?

Composite door glass comes in sealed cassettes with clear, obscure, bevelled, leaded-effect or decorative designs. Any glass within 1500mm of the floor in a door should be safety glass, and laminated glass adds security because it stays together when struck. Obscure designs give privacy in hallways while still letting daylight in.

What guarantee comes with a composite door?

Manufacturer guarantees apply to the door slab, frame, glass and locking hardware, and the terms are confirmed in writing. Guarantee terms for the installation are set out in writing with your quote, so you know what is covered before you go ahead. Keep the paperwork with your building regulations certificate for when you sell the property.

Which parts of Argyll & Bute do you cover for composite doors?

We cover the whole of Argyll & Bute, including Helensburgh, Oban, Dunoon, Campbeltown and Rothesay, and postcode areas G, PA. Building rules for composite doors here follow the regulations for Scotland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.

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