The short answer
A composite front door usually costs £1,200–£1,800 for a typical front door supplied and fitted, with the broader market spanning roughly £900–£2,000+ depending on specification. Budget designs in plain white can start nearer £850–£1,200, while a premium front door with colour, decorative double glazing and upgraded hardware reaches £2,000–£3,000+. A fitted price normally includes the door, frame, basic glazing, fitting, VAT and removal of the old door; side or top panels add roughly £450–£800 each. The figure depends on the style and brand, the glazing, the colour and hardware, and the condition of the opening.
A front door is usually the one homeowners want to get right on looks and security, so it sits at the higher end of door spend. The figures below are typical fitted ranges for guidance, not quotes.
Typical front door costs
- Typical front door£1,200–£1,800
- Whole-market range~£900–£2,000+
- Budget / plain white~£850–£1,200
- Premium (colour, glass)£2,000–£3,000+
- Side / top panel~£450–£800 each
What's usually included
A fitted composite front door price normally covers the door leaf, frame, basic glazing, the lock and cylinder, fitting, VAT and removal of the old door. What pushes a quote up is the upgrades a front door tends to attract: a non-white or dual colour, decorative double-glazed panels, upgraded handle and letterplate, a 3-star cylinder, and any side or top panels at roughly £450–£800 each. Awkward openings — out-of-square brickwork, a non-standard size, or making good after removal — add labour on top.
| Item | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical front door (fitted) | £1,200–£1,800 | mid-range spec |
| Budget / plain white | ~£850–£1,200 | basic design |
| Premium (colour, glazing) | £2,000–£3,000+ | upgraded finish & hardware |
| Side / top panel | ~£450–£800 each | adds to single-leaf price |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sourced UK guidance from published door cost guides.
How to keep the comparison fair
Front-door quotes vary widely because the specification varies. To compare fairly, make sure each quote states the door brand and style, glazing, colour and hardware, the cylinder standard, and whether fitting, VAT and old-door removal are included. The lowest-priced quote is only genuinely lower if it covers the same door and the same scope — a keener headline that drops VAT, fitting or a 3-star cylinder is not really cheaper once you add those back.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a composite front door cost fitted?
Typically £1,200–£1,800 for a standard front door supplied and fitted, within a broader market range of roughly £900–£2,000+. Budget designs start nearer £850–£1,200 and premium doors with colour and glazing reach £2,000–£3,000+.
What's included in a fitted front door price?
Usually the door leaf, frame, basic glazing, lock and cylinder, fitting, VAT and removal of the old door. Side or top panels, premium colour, decorative glazing and a 3-star cylinder add to the figure.
Why do composite front doors cost more than back doors?
Front doors tend to attract more upgrades — colour, decorative glazing, premium hardware and side panels — and are usually specified for security and kerb appeal, which pushes them toward the higher end of the range.
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.