The short answer
A composite door in the UK typically costs £900–£2,000+ supplied and fitted, with most standard front doors landing around £1,500–£2,000 including the door, installation, VAT and removal of the old one. Budget designs in plain white can start nearer £850–£1,200, while premium doors with colour finishes, decorative glass and upgraded hardware run to £2,000–£3,000+. The main drivers are the door style and brand, the glazing, the colour and hardware, and whether you add a side panel — each side or top panel can add roughly £450–£800. These are typical ranges for guidance, not quotations.
Price depends mainly on the door style and specification, the glazing and hardware you choose, and whether any side panels are involved. The figures below are typical installed ranges for guidance, not quotes.
Typical UK costs
- Supplied & fitted£900–£2,000+
- Typical front door~£1,500–£2,000
- Budget / plain white~£850–£1,200
- Premium (colour, glass)£2,000–£3,000+
- Side / top panel~£450–£800 each
What drives the price
- Style & brand: a plain slab door costs less than a heavily glazed or designer style, and brands sit at different price points.
- Glazing: decorative or double-glazed panels add to the figure compared with a solid door.
- Colour & hardware: non-white finishes, dual colours and upgraded handles, letterplates and locks all add cost.
- Side & top panels: each panel adds roughly £450–£800, so a door with side lights costs considerably more than a single leaf.
- Fitting & extras: a clean, square opening is straightforward; making good brickwork or a non-standard size adds labour.
| Item | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supplied & fitted | £900–£2,000+ | varies by style & brand |
| Typical front door | ~£1,500–£2,000 | mid-range spec, fitted |
| Budget / plain white | ~£850–£1,200 | basic design |
| Side / top panel | ~£450–£800 each | adds to a single-leaf price |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sourced UK guidance from published door cost guides.
How to compare quotes fairly
Composite door quotes vary because the specification varies — the same opening can be priced with a plain white slab or a coloured, glazed, upgraded-hardware door. The lowest-priced quote is only meaningful if it covers the same scope. Make sure each quote states the brand and style, glazing, colour and hardware, the cylinder standard, whether VAT and fitting are included, and removal of the old door. A keener headline number that leaves out fitting, VAT or making good is not really lower.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a composite door cost fitted in the UK?
Typically £900–£2,000+ supplied and fitted, with most standard front doors around £1,500–£2,000 including the door, installation, VAT and removal of the old one. Budget designs start nearer £850–£1,200 and premium doors reach £2,000–£3,000+.
Why is the price range so wide?
Because doors differ. The style and brand, the glazing, the colour and hardware, and whether you add side or top panels all move the figure. A measured quote gives the accurate number for your opening.
How much does a side panel add to a composite door?
Each side or top panel typically adds roughly £450–£800, so a door with side lights costs considerably more than a single leaf on its own.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific door and opening. They are guidance, not a quotation.