Front Door Prices

There are five main types of front doors to consider when choosing the right one for your home. As always, we recommend you do your research to ensure you get the right type to suit your property and budget. Let’s take a closer look at all your options.

Firstly, you can opt for a front door with a standard roller lock rather than a multi-point high security locking system. A standard roller lock isn’t quite as secure, but it should still be a dependable option for a front entrance. Most front doors come with a roller lock as standard and you’ll need to pay between £625 and £680 for this type of door.

High security front doors offer you maximum safety and security as they’re highly burglar-resistant. They’re very similar to internal security doors in the waythat they look like normal doors and come with a multi-point locking system. The multi-point lock guarantees a high level of security, and the uPVC frame is noise and weather resistance. You can expect to pay anything between £675 and £695 for a high security front door made from uPVC.

Half glazed front doors can be made from either solid oak or soft wood and will cost around £650 to £1150. The glazed panels help the natural light to flood into your home and boost the attractiveness of your exterior. A solid oak front door will offer a better level of security and last longer than a soft wood version, but they should both perform well with the right care and maintenance.

Arched toplight front doors make a stunning entrance point for your home and enable plenty of natural light to flow indoors. The arched top light will sit at the top of the door and the rest of the door will be constructed from either soft wood or solid oak. Prices range between £675 and £1125, but what you pay will depend on whether you choose a soft wood or solid oak door version.

Solid fire front doors are specially designed and constructed to protect you and your home when there’s a fire. Not only will these doors safeguard you from smoke and fire but they also shield noise and draughts. Solid fire doors are around £750 to £1150 and among the safest and most secure front doors that your money can buy.

Obviously, a front door has many advantages including protecting your home from the elements and keeping your property safe, secure and well insulated. However, each of the previously mentioned front door material types come with their own set of advantages. Let’s start with uPVC front doors.

uPVC doors are easy to maintain and relatively inexpensive compared with the solid oak versions. Unlike wooden doors that can swell, twist and warp due to weather conditions, uPVC doors maintain their shape and last a very long time. Theyalso offer a high level of insulation against noise and arenotoriously difficult to break into from the outside.

Solid oak front doors are unmatched by any other material when it comes to looks. A solid wood door made by a skilled manufacturer will undoubtedly catch the eye of anyone who passes by your home. A burglar won’t be very fond of your solid oak door, though, as they’ll see it as too much of a challenge to take on. On top of all those plus points, a solid oak door will act as a good insulator and sound barrier.

Soft wood front doors are also renowned for their attractive appearance, making them ideal for most traditional and modern properties. They’re less expensive than solid oak and are perfect for adding a touch of natural charm to your home. When well-maintained, a soft wood front doorwill perform effortlessly for many years.

Now that we’ve discussed the advantages, it’s time to talk about the cons of the various types of front doors.

While uPVC doors come in a range woodgrain finishes, they will never be quite as attractive as the real thing but there are lots of other colours and finishes available.

There are also a few disadvantages of solid oak front doors. Firstly, they are the most expensive out of all the material types. These doors require regular maintenance and might need to be resealed every few years. The stain or paint might need to be touched up every so often as well because it may chip over time.

The biggest disadvantage of soft wood front doors is that they absorb moisture. That means the bad weather during the colder months will have an adverse impact on your door and make it less stable than a solid oak version.Soft wood doors can be damaged more easily, as well as shrink and swell when the seasons change. They also need to be carefully treated to prevent rot and decay.