How much does a composite door cost in the UK?
A composite door costs £1,500 on average in the UK. Most jobs fall between £1,000 and £2,500 supplied and fitted. Type of door: Plain door £1,000 to £1,400; Colour and decorative glass £1,400 to £1,800; Premium brand £1,900 to £2,500. Prices reviewed June 2026.
A composite door is priced by the door specification and the brand. A plain door in a standard colour is the cheapest, while colour upgrades, decorative glass and side panels push the price up.
Composite door cost calculator
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Composite door cost breakdown
Typical composite door costs, by option:
| Type of door | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Plain door, standard colour | £1,000 to £1,400 |
| Colour and decorative glass | £1,400 to £1,800 |
| Premium brand, full upgrades | £1,900 to £2,500 |
| + Add a side panel | add £250 to £450 |
What's included in the price?
Typical composite door prices include:
- The door slab, frame, threshold and weather seals
- Hinges, multipoint lock, cylinder and handles
- Fitting and removal of the old door
- VAT and disposal of the old frame
What changes the price?
The things that move composite door prices most:
Brand, from GRP budget brands to Solidor or Rockdoor
Colour and woodgrain finish versus plain white
Decorative or obscure glazing in the door
Side panels or sidelights either side of the door
How the price is built up
You are mainly paying for the door unit: the insulated slab, the outer frame, the multi-point lock and cylinder, hinges, handle, letterplate and weatherseals, which together account for the bulk of a job in the typical £1,500 range. Fitting covers removing and disposing of the old door, squaring and sealing the new frame into the opening, and adjusting the lock so it runs smoothly, which is usually a few hours of labour. The brand you choose and any extras (a colour or woodgrain finish, decorative glazing, a side panel) sit on top and are what move a price from the £1,000 entry level towards £2,500. Most of the cost is the door itself, with the slab, frame and hardware usually making up around two thirds of the total and fitting the remaining third, since a straightforward swap is typically a half-day job for two people.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Stick to a standard size and a white or single solid colour, as bespoke sizes and dual-colour or woodgrain finishes add to the door cost.
- Choose plain or obscure glazing over decorative leaded or stained glass designs, which can add a few hundred pounds for little practical gain.
- Get two or three quotes from local FENSA or CERTASS registered fitters rather than only national firms, as smaller installers often price the same brands lower.
- Reuse the existing opening if it is sound; widening it or adding a side panel brings in extra building work and pushes the total well up.
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, a composite door typically costs around £1,800 supplied and fitted, about 20% above the UK average of £1,500. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £1,500.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| London | £1,200 | £1,800 | £3,000 |
| South East / South West | £1,100 | £1,600 | £2,600 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
Guide prices supplied and fitted, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Composite door cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £950 | £1,400 | £2,400 |
| Birmingham | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Bristol | £1,100 | £1,600 | £2,600 |
| Cardiff | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
| Edinburgh | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
| Glasgow | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
| Leeds | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
| Liverpool | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
| London | £1,200 | £1,800 | £3,000 |
| Manchester | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
| Newcastle | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
| Sheffield | £970 | £1,500 | £2,400 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for composite door, not quotes.
The materials cost much the same anywhere. It is the labour that moves.
Compare this with a real quote
The figures above are guide prices. Two or three quotes for your composite door tell you what it costs where you live.
Common questions
How much is a composite front door fitted?
A plain composite door in a standard colour typically costs £1,000 to £1,400 supplied and fitted. Add colour and decorative glass and most jobs land between £1,400 and £1,800.
How much does a composite door with a side panel cost?
A side panel adds roughly £250 to £450 per panel, so a door with one sidelight usually comes to £1,500 to £2,200 fitted.
Is a composite door cheaper than a uPVC door?
No, a composite door is usually dearer than a uPVC one. A uPVC front door fitted commonly runs £700 to £1,200, while a composite door typically costs about £1,500 supplied and fitted, with most jobs falling between £1,000 and £2,500. You are paying more for a thicker insulated core, a tougher surface and a heavier, more secure feel. For many homeowners the gap of a few hundred pounds is worth it for the better insulation and longer life, but if budget is tight uPVC remains the cheaper option upfront.
How much does it cost to fit a composite door if I supply it myself?
Fitting alone, where you have already bought the door, typically costs around £200 to £400 in labour for a standard like-for-like replacement. The job is usually half a day for two fitters: removing the old door, setting and sealing the new frame, and adjusting the lock. Bear in mind that buying a door separately can cost more than a fitter's trade price, and a supply-and-fit deal often includes a guarantee on both the product and the workmanship, which a labour-only arrangement may not.
Does the price of a composite door include the frame and lock?
A genuine supplied-and-fitted quote should include the outer frame, the multi-point locking mechanism, the cylinder, hinges, handle, threshold and weatherseals, alongside the door slab itself. At the typical £1,500 mark these are all part of the package. Always check the quote rather than assuming, as a small number of cheaper online prices are for the door slab on its own. Confirm that removal and disposal of the old door, plus VAT, are included so you are comparing like with like across installers.
What are the disadvantages of a composite door?
Composite doors have a few real drawbacks. Dark, south-facing doors can fade over years of strong sun, and in rare cases a slab can bow slightly. A warped slab usually cannot be straightened, so it is replaced. Deep scratches are hard to hide and often need an on-site respray. Repairs typically run from about £150 for minor work to £280 for a full respray. The door is also heavier and dearer than uPVC, which lifts the fitted price.
Are composite doors worth the extra money?
Composite doors usually justify the premium over uPVC. A typical fitted composite door costs around £1,500, against £700 to £1,200 for a uPVC front or back door. On lifespan, our uPVC guide puts a decent uPVC door at 20 to 30 years and a composite door is generally put at 30 years or more, but both sets of figures come from the firms selling the doors, so treat the top of each range as a best case rather than a promise. The extra money buys better insulation, a solid multi-layer core and multi-point locking, which means warmth, quieter halls and stronger security. Spread over the life of the door the yearly cost is closer than the price gap suggests, though which is cheaper per year depends on where each door lands in its range.
Do I need building regulations approval to fit a composite door?
Yes, and it catches most people out. Replacing an external door in an existing home is building work: regulation 3 of the Building Regulations 2010 makes providing a controlled fitting building work, and a door is controlled because Part L sets a requirement for it. You will almost never deal with the council directly, because Schedule 3 lets a registered installer self-certify instead, and it names six schemes for replacement windows and doors rather than the one most people have heard of: FENSA, CERTASS, Assure Certification, Blue Flame Certification, Certsure or NAPIT. If your fitter belongs to none of them, you have to notify building control yourself and pay their fee. Either way get the certificate, because a buyer's solicitor will ask for it. Planning permission is a separate question and a like-for-like replacement normally needs none, unless the property is listed or in a conservation area.
Official guidance and sources
The rules and schemes referenced on this page come from these official UK sources. The price figures are Costwise's own; see how we price.
- Building Regulations 2010, Schedule 3 legislation.gov.uk · Names the six self-certification schemes for replacing a window, rooflight or door in an existing dwelling.
- Building Regulations 2010, regulation 3 legislation.gov.uk · Makes providing a controlled fitting building work, which is why a replacement is notifiable at all.
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Costwise (2026): A composite door typically costs £1,500 in the UK, ranging from £1,000 to £2,500 supplied and fitted. Reviewed June 2026. costwiseuk.co.ukSource: Costwise (costwiseuk.co.uk)Costwise (2026). Composite door cost. Costwise UK cost data, version 2026-09-28. https://costwiseuk.co.uk/composite-door-cost/2026-09-28 (156 jobs)Dataset DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21159943 · also on Kaggle, Hugging Face and Figshare. Method: how we price. Downloadable CSV.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.