External Doors

Always employ a qualified joiner to install your new door. We recommend four hinges for external doors and good solid locking mechanisms.

A timber door should be hung in a sound fitting, hardwood, external grade frame. Your external door becomes immediately exposed to UV rays and the weather from the moment it is hung, so professional installation is essential.

All external doors in the UK need good quality weather-proof paints or treatments to preserve them through the extremes of the British climate.

Protect your investment with the right maintenance - you'll find everything you need to know in our help and advice section. 

Of course, if you choose a GRP door there’ll be no painting and next to no maintenance required.

The best choice depends on your specific needs. Oak and hardwood doors offer traditional beauty and excellent durability, while GRP doors provide outstanding weather resistance with minimal maintenance. For period properties, our oak doors are often the perfect choice. For modern homes where easy maintenance is a priority, GRP doors excel.

GRP doors offer exceptional longevity with minimal upkeep, making them ideal for exposed locations. Our engineered oak and hardwood doors are also built for durability and, with proper maintenance, will serve your home for many years.

While we supply all our doors ready for hanging, we always recommend professional installation by a qualified joiner to ensure optimal performance and maintain your warranty. This ensures your door is properly fitted with the correct hardware and weather-sealing.

Perhaps you can’t find the exact model you wanted? Or maybe you need a special size for a particular opening? We can help with all your queries about external front doors and any of our other products.

Contact our team by phone, email or our handy contact form if you need further information or want to discuss special requirements.

While traditional timber doors often struggle with the UK’s variable weather, modern engineered doors offer superior stability. Using advanced construction methods, multiple timber components are bonded under extreme heat before being finished with high-grade veneer. This creates a door that resists warping, movement, and seasonal changes.

Our external timber hardwood doors make an impressive entrance. Built with solid hardwood blocks and jointed using either mortice and tenon or dowelled construction, these doors deliver outstanding durability and presence.

Finished with A-grade hardwood veneers, each door maintains its appearance through years of service. Add character and light with our glazed exterior door models which allow extra light into darker hallways.

Depending on the material, a fully installed new external door in the UK might cost anywhere from £550 to £2,500. Prices for supply only vary from £150 to £1,200. Standard installation, which includes the removal of the old door, disposal, and fitting, increases the cost by about £200 to £400. 

There are two categories for exterior doors: material and operation/style. Fiberglass, steel, and wood are the most common materials for front entryways. Access and patio doors often come in French, bi-fold, and sliding types.

Properly maintained external doors will last from 20 to 30 years or even longer depending on different factors.

Yes, contemporary doors have been manufactured in such a way that they are reinforced, have secure locking mechanisms, and use robust materials to increase the security of your home.