Mid Glamorgan · Wales
Composite Doors in Mid Glamorgan
A new composite front door in Mid Glamorgan 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
- 16 towns covered
- Postcode areas CF
Mid Glamorgan: composite back doors
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.
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.
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.
Towns we cover for composite doors in Mid Glamorgan
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What applies in Mid Glamorgan
In Wales, Approved Document N covers safety glazing: safety glass is needed in and around doors and in low-level glazing where people could walk into it.
Security rules for doors and windows differ between the UK nations. For replacement doors and windows in Wales, products tested to PAS 24 are a sensible benchmark.
Mid Glamorgan 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.
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
| 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.
Solid timber core
A heavier slab with a timber core under the composite skin, giving a solid feel and sound when the door closes.
Glass designs
Clear, obscure, bevelled or decorative glass in sealed cassettes, with toughened or laminated panes for safety and security.
Hardware finishes
Handles, knockers, letterplates and numerals in chrome, satin, gold, black or graphite, chosen to match the door style.
Composite Doors in Mid Glamorgan: questions
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.
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.
How much does a composite front door cost?
The cost of a composite door depends on the style, core type, colour, glass, side panels or toplights, hardware and lock specification, plus the condition of the opening. A plain door in a standard colour sits at the lower end, while doors with glazed side panels and premium hardware cost more. See the guide prices; the written quote fixes your price.
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.
Which parts of Mid Glamorgan do you cover for composite doors?
We cover the whole of Mid Glamorgan, including Rhondda, Tonypandy, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd, and postcode areas CF. Building rules for composite doors here follow the regulations for Wales. 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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