Lurgan · County Armagh
Composite Doors in Lurgan
A new composite front door in Lurgan can stop draughts, upgrade your locks and refresh the front of your home, with every door made to the measured opening.
- BT66
- Guide from £1,295
Secure front doors in Lurgan
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 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.
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.
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.
What's included
- Fitting, adjusting, sealing and finishing around the frame
- Survey, measuring and threshold check
- Written guarantee terms and advice on building regulations sign-off
- Removal and disposal of the old door and frame
About Lurgan for this job
- Postcodes covered
- BT66 and the surrounding area, including Craigavon, Portadown and Banbridge
- Coast
- Lurgan is well inland, around 30 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Lurgan the midwinter sun reaches about 12° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.0 hours of daylight, rising to about 59° and 17.0 hours in midsummer. Dark-coloured doors in direct sun get much hotter than pale ones, so follow the manufacturer's guidance on colour for south and west-facing entrances. Glazed panels and side lights bring daylight into dark hallways, especially on north-facing elevations.
- Access and setting
- 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.
- Rules in Northern Ireland
- 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.
Guide prices in Lurgan
| 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 |
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Glass in a fire-resisting door or screen must be replaced with fire-rated glazing tested as part of that system. Ordinary toughened glass is not a substitute.
Choosing your composite doors
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.
Solid timber core
A heavier slab with a timber core under the composite skin, giving a solid feel and sound when the door closes.
Composite Doors in Lurgan: 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.
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.
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.
Do you cover Lurgan for composite doors?
Yes. We can quote for composite doors across Lurgan and the surrounding County Armagh area, including postcode districts BT66, and nearby Craigavon, Portadown and Banbridge. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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