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Doors guides
25 guides and articles to help with your project.
Internal Doors — Cost & UK Install Guide
Internal doors: timber, glass, composite. UK 2026 install costs, sizing, and how to choose a fitter.
Front Doors — Cost & UK Install Guide
Front doors UK 2026: composite, uPVC, timber, aluminium compared. Security, install costs, choose a fitter.
Composite Front Doors — UK Buyer's Guide
Composite front doors: GRP skin, insulated core, multi-point locks. UK 2026 prices and brand comparison.
uPVC Front Doors — UK Buyer's Guide
uPVC front doors: budget-friendly options for UK homes. Costs, security, and when uPVC suits.
Timber Front Doors — UK Heritage Guide & Cost
Timber front doors: heritage character, premium look, full maintenance commitment. UK 2026 costs.
Aluminium Front Doors — UK Cost & Buyer's Guide
Aluminium front doors offer slim sightlines, modern aesthetics and long lifespans. UK costs, security, thermal performance and install.
Back Doors — UK Replacement Cost & Install Guide
Back doors take more abuse than front doors. UK replacement options, costs, security and which materials handle wet garden conditions.
External French Doors — UK Cost & Install Guide
External French doors give a clear opening that bi-folds can't match. UK costs, materials, glazing options and threshold detailing.
External Bi-Fold Doors — UK Cost & Buyer's Guide
Bi-fold doors give the widest unbroken opening to the garden. UK costs by material, opening width, glass spec and tracking systems.
Patio Sliding Doors — UK Cost & Buyer's Guide
Sliding patio doors give the biggest single glass pane and the cleanest sightlines. UK costs, two-track vs three-track, lift-and-slide.
Internal French Doors — UK Cost & Install Guide
Internal French doors split rooms while keeping the light flow. UK costs, glazing options, hardware and install techniques.
Sliding Internal Doors — UK Cost & Install Guide
Sliding internal doors save floor space and look architectural. UK costs for barn doors, pocket doors, top-hung systems and tracks.
Pocket Doors — UK Install Guide & Cost
Pocket doors disappear into the wall for a completely clean opening. UK install costs, cassette systems and structural considerations.
Internal Bi-Fold Doors — UK Install Guide & Cost
Internal bi-fold doors split open-plan spaces flexibly. UK costs for room dividers, wardrobes and study partitions.
Glass Internal Doors — UK Cost & Style Guide
Glass internal doors maximise light flow between rooms. UK costs for crittall-style, frameless and frosted options.
Solid Oak Internal Doors — UK Cost & Buyer's Guide
Solid oak internal doors are the gold standard for warmth, weight and acoustics. UK costs and the difference vs veneered alternatives.
Fire-Rated Internal Doors (FD30) — UK Guide & Cost
FD30 fire doors are a legal requirement in many UK homes. Where they're needed, what they cost and how installation is regulated.
Garage to House Internal Door — UK Fire Door Guide
The internal door from an integral garage must be FD30. UK requirements, costs, threshold detailing and how to comply.
Stable Doors — UK Cost & Install Guide
Stable doors split horizontally so the top opens independently. UK costs, materials, weatherproofing and the rural-style aesthetic.
Pet Doors & Cat Flaps — UK Install Cost & Buyer's Guide
Cat flaps and dog doors give pets independent access. UK costs by door material, microchip-locking flaps and install techniques.
Internal Door Repair — UK Cost & Fix Guide
Internal door repairs vs replacement. UK costs for sticking doors, broken hinges, damaged slabs and re-hanging mistakes.
Sticking Door Fix — UK DIY Guide & Pro Cost
Sticking doors are the #1 internal door issue. Why they stick, DIY fixes and what a carpenter charges in the UK.
Door Hinge Replacement — UK Cost & DIY Guide
Replacing door hinges fixes sagging, dropping and binding doors. UK costs, hinge types and how to choose the right replacement.
Door Frame Replacement — UK Cost & Install Guide
Damaged or swollen door frames need full replacement, not just repair. UK costs for internal and external frames, lintels and plaster make-good.
Door Locks & Hardware Upgrade — UK Cost Guide
Upgrading door locks and hardware is the cheapest insurance upgrade you can make. UK costs for cylinders, multi-point locks and handles.