Shropshire · England
Composite Doors in Shropshire
If your back door in Shropshire is draughty, hard to lock or letting water in, we can survey it and quote for a made-to-measure composite replacement.
- Guide from £1,295
- 7 towns covered
- Postcode areas DY, SY, TF, WV
Replacement front door in Shropshire: what to know
In England, if the main entrance door of a home built in 1999 or later has a level threshold, the replacement should keep it level. Making access worse than when the house was built would not comply with the Building Regulations, so the glazier checks the existing threshold and specifies a low-threshold frame where needed.
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.
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.
Towns we cover for composite doors in Shropshire
Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.
What applies in Shropshire
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.
Listed buildings in England need listed building consent for most changes to historic windows or glass, and conservation areas can restrict changes visible from the street. Speak to the council's conservation officer before ordering.
Shropshire is inland, around 44 km from the nearest coast at its closest point, so salt exposure is rarely a factor.
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
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.
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.
Composite Doors in Shropshire: questions
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 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.
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.
Which parts of Shropshire do you cover for composite doors?
We cover the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Oswestry and Bridgnorth, and postcode areas DY, SY, TF, WV. 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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