Greater London · England
Composite Doors in Greater London
Homeowners and landlords in Greater London can get a written composite door quote that fixes the price for the door, frame, glass, locks and hardware shown.
- Guide from £1,295
- 79 towns covered
- Postcode areas BR, CR, DA, E, EC, EN, HA, IG, KT, N, NW, RM, SE, SM, SW, TN, TW, UB, W, WC
Composite back doors across Greater London
In England, Approved Document L sets the limiting standard for a new door in an existing home at a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K, or a Doorset Energy Rating of band B for a mostly solid door. Doors with more than 60% of the face glazed may instead meet band C.
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.
For easily accessible doors in new homes in England, Approved Document Q expects doorsets that resist forced entry, commonly shown by testing to PAS 24. Asking for a PAS 24 tested composite door is a practical benchmark when replacing a front or back door, even though the rule targets new dwellings.
Towns we cover for composite doors in Greater London
Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.
- Acton
- Barking
- Barnes
- Barnet
- Beckenham
- Becontree
- Bexleyheath
- Blackheath
- Brixton
- Bromley
- Camden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Chelsea
- Chingford
- Chiswick
- Clapham
- Coulsdon
- Cricklewood
- Croydon
- Dagenham
- Ealing
- Edmonton
- Eltham
- Enfield
- Feltham
- Finchley
- Fulham
- Greenford
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith
- Hampton
- Hanworth
- Harrow
- Hayes
- Heston
- Hornchurch
- Hounslow
- Ilford
- Isleworth
- Islington
- Kensington
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lewisham
- Leytonstone
- Mitcham
- Morden
- Muswell Hill
- New Malden
- Northolt
- Orpington
- Peckham
- Purley
- Putney
- Richmond
- Romford
- Ruislip
- Shepherds Bush
- South Croydon
- Southall
- Stamford Hill
- Stratford
- Streatham
- Surbiton
- Sutton
- Thamesmead
- Tottenham
- Twickenham
- Uxbridge
- Wallington
- Walthamstow
- Wandsworth
- Welling
- Wembley
- Willesden
- Wimbledon
- Wood Green
- Woodford Green
What applies in Greater London
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.
For shops and other non-domestic buildings in England, Approved Document M covers accessible entrances, and Approved Document K requires large areas of glass that people could walk into to carry manifestation (visible markings).
Parts of Greater London are within about 15 km of the coast, where exposure to wind and salt air is worth planning for. 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
Low threshold
A low-profile aluminium threshold for step-free or near step-free access, used where drainage and shelter allow.
Insulated foam core
A lighter slab with a high-density foam core, offering good thermal performance and a wide range of styles.
Side panels and toplights
Glazed or solid panels beside or above the door to bring light into the hallway and fill wider openings.
Glass designs
Clear, obscure, bevelled or decorative glass in sealed cassettes, with toughened or laminated panes for safety and security.
Composite Doors in Greater London: 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.
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.
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 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 Greater London do you cover for composite doors?
We cover the whole of Greater London, including Islington, Bexleyheath, Barking, Sutton and Croydon, and postcode areas BR, CR, DA, E, EC, EN, HA, IG, KT, N, NW, RM, SE, SM, SW, TN, TW, UB, W, WC. 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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