East Sussex · England
Composite Doors in East Sussex
Looking for a composite door in East Sussex? We can quote for front and back doors in a wide range of styles, colours, glass designs and hardware finishes.
- Guide from £1,295
- 7 towns covered
- Postcode areas BN, RH, TN
Composite back doors for homes and businesses in East Sussex
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.
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 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.
Glass in a door, and in any side panel within 300mm of the door's edge, counts as a critical location when it is within 1500mm of the floor. In England, Approved Document K expects that glass to be safety glass that breaks safely, such as toughened or laminated glass.
Towns we cover for composite doors in East Sussex
Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.
What applies in East Sussex
Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Approved Document L sets the minimum energy performance for replacement windows and doors in existing homes in England: a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K, or Window Energy Rating band B for windows; doors can instead meet a Door Set Energy Rating (band B, or band C for doors more than 60% glazed); rooflights need 2.2 W/m²K.
East Sussex 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
| 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.
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.
Side panels and toplights
Glazed or solid panels beside or above the door to bring light into the hallway and fill wider openings.
Low threshold
A low-profile aluminium threshold for step-free or near step-free access, used where drainage and shelter allow.
Composite Doors in East Sussex: questions
Do I need planning permission to replace my front door?
In England, replacing a house's front door with one of similar appearance usually does not need planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent for significant works, and conservation areas or Article 4 directions can restrict changes to front doors, colours and materials. Flats may need permission, so check with your council if your home falls into any of these.
Do I need building regulations approval for a new front door?
It depends on the door and where you live. In England, replacing a glazed external door is notifiable building work and must meet the energy standard, while the position for a mostly solid door depends on how much of it is glazed. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify notifiable work; otherwise building control approves it. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own systems, and we explain which applies before fitting.
Can a composite door be fitted with a level threshold?
Yes, composite doors can be supplied with a low aluminium threshold for step-free or near step-free access. In England, where a house built in 1999 or later has a level threshold at the main entrance, the replacement should keep it. Low thresholds need good drainage and some shelter from driving rain, which the glazier checks at survey.
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.
Which parts of East Sussex do you cover for composite doors?
We cover the whole of East Sussex, including Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea and Hailsham, and postcode areas BN, RH, TN. Building rules for composite doors here follow the regulations for England. 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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