Kensington · Greater London
Composite Doors in Kensington
Looking for a composite door in Kensington? We can quote for front and back doors in a wide range of styles, colours, glass designs and hardware finishes.
- SW3
- SW5
- SW7
- SW10
- W8
- W10
- Guide from £1,295
Secure front doors across Kensington
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.
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.
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.
What a typical job includes
- Made-to-measure composite doorset in your chosen colour
- Removal and disposal of the old door and frame
- Multi-point lock with anti-snap cylinder
- Written guarantee terms and advice on building regulations sign-off
About Kensington for this job
- Postcodes covered
- SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W10, W11 and the surrounding area, including Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith and Chelsea
- Coast
- Kensington is well inland, around 39 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Kensington the midwinter sun reaches about 15° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.6 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.4 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
- 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.
- Rules in England
- 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.
Guide prices in Kensington
| 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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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).
Specification choices
Side panels and toplights
Glazed or solid panels beside or above the door to bring light into the hallway and fill wider openings.
Hardware finishes
Handles, knockers, letterplates and numerals in chrome, satin, gold, black or graphite, chosen to match the door style.
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 Kensington: 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.
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 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.
Do you cover Kensington for composite doors?
Yes. We can quote for composite doors across Kensington and the surrounding Greater London area, including postcode districts SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10 and W8, and nearby Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith and Chelsea. 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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