County Antrim · Northern Ireland

Composite Doors in County Antrim

Looking for a composite door in County Antrim? We can quote for front and back doors in a wide range of styles, colours, glass designs and hardware finishes.

Guide from £1,295
9 towns covered
Postcode areas BT

Replacement front door in County Antrim: what to know

Most composite doors use a multi-point lock: one turn of the key throws hooks, rollers or bolts into keeps along the frame. The euro cylinder is the weak point on many older doors, so look for one tested against snapping, such as a TS 007 3-star kitemarked or Sold Secure SS312 Diamond cylinder.

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.

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.

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.

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

Towns we cover for composite doors in County Antrim

Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.

What applies in County Antrim

Technical Booklet V covers safety glazing in Northern Ireland, including glass in and around doors and low-level glazing where people could walk into it.

For shops and other non-domestic buildings in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet R covers access, and large glazed areas should be clearly marked.

County Antrim 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.

Street-facing front doors in towns and cities face more passers-by, so anti-snap cylinders, laminated glass and letterplate guards are worth specifying. Conservation areas may control front door styles and colours, and flat entrance doors onto shared corridors normally need fire-rated doorsets.

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.

Colours and dual colour

Woodgrain-textured skins in many colours, often with a different colour inside so the door suits both the street and the hallway.

Glass designs

Clear, obscure, bevelled or decorative glass in sealed cassettes, with toughened or laminated panes for safety and security.

Insulated foam core

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

Composite Doors in County Antrim: questions

Can I change a flat's front door to a composite door?

It depends where the door is. A flat entrance door that opens onto a shared stairwell or corridor is normally a fire door, so only a certified fire-rated doorset is suitable. Leaseholders usually need the freeholder's or managing agent's agreement too. A flat door opening directly outside may be treated like a house door, so check first.

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 County Antrim do you cover for composite doors?

We cover the whole of County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Ballymena, and postcode areas BT. Building rules for composite doors here follow the regulations for Northern Ireland. 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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