County Armagh · Northern Ireland

Composite Doors in County Armagh

A new composite front door in County Armagh can stop draughts, upgrade your locks and refresh the front of your home, with every door made to the measured opening.

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

Composite doors in County Armagh: what to know

Composite doors do not need painting. Wipe the skin and frame with warm soapy water, avoid solvents and abrasive pads, and keep the threshold drainage clear. A little light oil on the lock gearing and hinges once or twice a year keeps the door closing smoothly, and hinges can be adjusted if it drops.

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.

A composite door slab usually combines a glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) outer skin, moulded with a woodgrain texture, over an insulated core. Some cores are high-density foam, others solid timber. Timber-cored slabs tend to feel heavier and more solid when closed, while foam cores are lighter and insulate well.

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.

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

Towns we cover for composite doors in County Armagh

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What applies in County Armagh

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.

In Northern Ireland, replacing windows and doors in an existing home does not usually need a building control application, but the work must still meet the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), including the energy and safety glazing requirements. Other buildings, new openings and structural changes can need approval, so check with the council's building control if you are unsure. Replacing only the glass in an existing frame is a repair.

County Armagh is inland, around 30 km from the nearest coast at its closest point, so salt exposure is rarely a factor.

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

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.

Glass designs

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

Side panels and toplights

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

Composite Doors in County Armagh: questions

How long does it take to fit a composite door?

Fitting a composite front or back door usually takes a day on site, including removing the old door and frame, fitting and adjusting the new doorset and sealing around it. Doors are made to order first, and the manufacturing lead time depends on the style and colour; it is confirmed in writing when you accept the quote.

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.

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.

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.

Which parts of County Armagh do you cover for composite doors?

We cover the whole of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan and Armagh, 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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