Check the opening space
French doors open on hinges, so allow clear space for both leaves and their handles. Think about patios, furniture and the route through the room when choosing inward or outward opening.
Supply and installation in Scotland
French Doors in Scotland
Explore French doors for a brighter connection between your home and garden in Scotland. Plan the opening direction, glass and fitted finish.
Plan the right specification
What to compare before ordering
A new door needs to suit the opening and the way you use it. These are the decisions to discuss with the team.
Read the door buying checklist →Make everyday access simple
Discuss which leaf is used most often, how the second leaf is secured and the threshold detail. These choices affect day-to-day use more than a photograph of the doors alone.
Compare with sliding doors
Where swing space is limited, patio doors may be worth comparing. If you want to alter the wall opening, ask for the structural and permission requirements to be assessed separately.
Explore the details
Door design ideas
Design examples from our website collection. Confirm the exact product, finish and available options with the team.
Clear quotation
Know what the fitting quote includes
Ask for the selected product, frame, glazing, hardware and threshold in writing. Confirm preparation, removal, disposal, finishing work, payment terms and guarantee details before proceeding.
Final sizes and suitability need a survey. Tell us about access needs or changes to the opening at the start.
Your questions
Before you choose your doors
Can French doors replace a window?
Potentially, but this changes the building opening. Structural work, permissions, services and the finished floor level need assessment before a quotation is finalised.
Do both doors open?
French doors normally have two opening leaves. Confirm how the chosen system operates, locks and provides everyday access.
What affects the cost?
Opening size, frames, glass, hardware, threshold and any building or finishing work. Request a quotation covering the complete installation.
Find the right door
Compare materials and opening styles
Start with the entrance you want to change. Explore the relevant options, then ask for advice based on your property.
Talk through your options
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.