How much do French doors cost in the UK?
French doors cost £1,100 to £4,000 in the UK, typically around £1,800 supplied and fitted. Prices reviewed June 2026.
French doors are priced by the frame material and whether you are replacing an existing set or forming a new opening. uPVC is the budget option, with aluminium and hardwood costing more.
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French doors cost breakdown
Typical French doors costs, by option:
| Material | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| uPVC French doors | £1,100 to £1,800 |
| Aluminium French doors | £1,800 to £3,000 |
| Hardwood or premium | £2,500 to £4,000 |
| + Form or widen the opening (structural) | add £800 to £2,500 |
| + Side panels or integral blinds | add £300 to £800 |
What's included in the price?
Typical French doors prices include:
- The French door set and frame
- Double glazing and multipoint locking
- Fitting into an existing opening
- Sealing and making good
What changes the price?
The things that move French doors prices most:
Frame material: uPVC, aluminium or hardwood
Whether you are replacing like for like or forming a new opening
Size, side panels and glazing spec
Security and any integral blinds
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, French doors typically cost around £2,300 supplied and fitted, about 30% above the UK average of £1,800. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £1,700.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £1,100 | £1,800 | £4,000 |
| London | £1,400 | £2,300 | £5,200 |
| South East / South West | £1,300 | £2,100 | £4,600 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £1,000 | £1,700 | £3,700 |
Guide prices supplied and fitted, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
London and the South East add around 15 to 20 percent on fitting; the doors cost much the same everywhere.
Common questions
French doors cost roughly £1,100 to £4,000 supplied and fitted in the UK, typically around £1,800. uPVC French doors are £1,100 to £1,800, aluminium £1,800 to £3,000, and hardwood or premium sets £2,500 to £4,000. That assumes fitting into an existing opening; forming a new or wider opening adds structural cost on top.
Replacing existing doors like for like is normally permitted development and needs no planning permission. Forming a brand new opening in an external wall is usually still permitted, but it needs building regulations approval for the lintel and structural work, not planning. The exceptions are listed buildings and conservation areas, where you should check before ordering.
You are paying for two full door leaves, the frame, double glazing and a multipoint locking system, plus the fitting, which is more than a single door. The biggest extra is structural: if the opening has to be created or widened, a lintel and the associated brickwork and making good add £800 to £2,500 before the doors themselves. Aluminium and hardwood frames also cost considerably more than uPVC.
French doors are usually the cheapest way to open up a wall to the garden. A uPVC set from £1,100 undercuts aluminium bifolds, which typically start around £2,000 and rise quickly with each panel. Sliding patio doors sit in between. French doors suit openings up to around 1.8 metres wide; for a wider span, bifolds or sliders make more sense. See our bifold doors cost guide for that comparison.
uPVC French doors are typically £1,100 to £1,800 supplied and fitted, which makes them the value choice for a back or garden doorway. Coloured or woodgrain finishes, side panels and Georgian bars add to that. Aluminium versions of the same size run £1,800 to £3,000 and are slimmer and stronger, which is why people pay the premium for larger or more exposed openings.
Usually not. A standard quote assumes the doors drop into an existing opening. If you are turning a window or single door into French doors, or widening what is there, budget £800 to £2,500 on top for the lintel, the structural work and building control sign-off. Always get the quote to state clearly whether the opening work is included, as it is the item most often left out.
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.