Plan before you order
Door costs, comparisons and buying advice
Practical guides to help you compare quotations and choose the right specification.
How much does a new front door cost?
Understand what changes a fitted front door quote: material, size, glass, hardware, side panels and installation work.
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Composite or uPVC doors: how to choose
Compare composite and uPVC entrance doors by construction, appearance, upkeep, glazing and complete fitted specification.
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New door buying and installation checklist
Plan door handing, opening space, threshold, glazing, hardware and installation before ordering your replacement doors.
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Bifold vs sliding patio doors: which suits your home?
Compare bifold and sliding patio doors by opening style, usable space, sightlines and the way you use your garden entrance.
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French doors vs sliding patio doors
Choose between hinged French doors and sliding patio doors by considering clear opening, swing space, panel layout and your room.
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Choosing a new back door: composite, uPVC or glazed?
Compare back-door materials and glazing by upkeep, privacy, access and the existing opening.
Read the guide →Repair or replace your external door?
A practical guide to deciding whether an external door problem needs a repair assessment or a complete replacement quote.
Read the guide →How much do bifold doors cost, supplied and fitted?
Understand which choices affect a bifold door quotation, from opening size and frame system to glazing, threshold and installation.
Read the guide →Aluminium vs uPVC bifold doors
Compare aluminium and uPVC bifold systems by panel proportions, opening layout, finish and the exact product specification.
Read the guide →What should you check when choosing a secure front door?
Compare security across the door leaf, frame, glazing, locks and fitting, using evidence for the exact proposed doorset.
Read the guide →Choosing external doors for exposed Scottish homes
Questions to ask about seals, thresholds, drainage and product evidence when replacing an external door in a wind- or rain-exposed location.
Read the guide →Low-threshold doors: access and weather details to discuss
Questions to raise about access, floor levels, water management and the actual threshold options for an external replacement door.
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Composite vs timber front doors for a traditional home
Compare composite and natural timber front doors by appearance, specification, upkeep and suitability for the existing entrance.
Read the guide →Replacing a door on a listed building in Scotland: what to check
A cautious planning guide for owners considering a door change on a listed property or in a conservation area in Scotland.
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Planning a communal entrance door replacement in a Scottish tenement
A project checklist for owners and factors considering a complete shared entrance replacement in a Scottish tenement.
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Ready to plan your new doors?
Call the group team or send your postcode and door requirements. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm. Outside these hours, send an enquiry.