How Much Is a Composite Front Door? UK Prices in 2026
TL;DR
A standard composite front door costs £900 to £1,900 supplied and fitted in the UK, with a typical price near £1,500. Premium brands run £2,100 to £2,400.
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How much is a composite front door: the short version
A standard composite front door costs £900 to £1,900 supplied and fitted in the UK, and the typical price is about £1,500. That typical figure comes from Less, which puts the standard door at £1,500 with most quotes at £1,350 to £1,600. Premium brands such as Solidor and Rockdoor cost £2,100 to £2,400 fitted. A door with a glazed side panel costs about £2,300.
A composite door is a skin over an insulated core, usually glass-reinforced plastic over a foam or solid timber core. It keeps heat in better than a uPVC door, needs almost no upkeep, and lasts 30 to 35 years. The price moves with the core, the size, the glazing, the colour and the locks, so two doors that look the same can sit far apart in price.
Figure 1: A panelled front door with a stone portico and fanlight. A composite door copies this look with a moulded skin over an insulated core.
Composite door prices by type
| Door type | Typical fitted cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| GRP composite, foam core | £900 to £1,400 | Budget option. Glass-reinforced plastic skin over foam. |
| Solid composite, timber core | £1,400 to £1,900 | Most popular. Better insulation and security. |
| Premium brand (Solidor, Rockdoor) | £2,100 to £2,400 | Thicker slab, better hardware, wider style range. |
| Aluminium-skinned composite | £2,200 to £4,000 | Top of the range. Hardest wearing, best finish. |
Supply-only prices run from about £500 to £1,300, and professional fitting adds £350 to £550. Fitting alone, when you supply your own door, costs about £200 to £400 for a straightforward swap.
What a quote covers
A supplied and fitted quote should cover the door, the frame, standard hardware such as the handle, letterbox and knocker, removal of the old door, fitting, sealing and making good, plus VAT. Ask for each item on the quote. A low quote that leaves out the frame, the removal or the VAT is not cheaper, it is incomplete.
Worked example: a standard door with a side panel
Take a standard composite door at the typical price of £1,500, fitted. Add one glazed side panel. Vitrums puts a side panel at £400 to £900 each, so take £800, inside that range. The total is £2,300. That matches the Less average for a composite door with a sidelight exactly: £2,300, with most quotes at £1,600 to £2,900. When two independent sources land on the same number, the number is sound.
What pushes the price up
- Side panels and top lights: a glazed side panel adds £400 to £900. A matching top light adds more.
- Colour and finish: standard white is cheapest. Woodgrain and bespoke colours cost more.
- Glazing: decorative and leaded glass designs sit on top of the base price.
- Locks: a three-star anti-snap cylinder and upgraded hardware add to the price.
- Frame condition: a frame that needs repair or replacement adds to the fitting cost.
Security and energy: what to check
Look for PAS 24 security accreditation and a TS 007 three-star cylinder, or a one-star cylinder with a two-star handle. On energy, Approved Document L sets a maximum U-value of 1.4 W/m2K for a replacement door in England and Wales. Most composite doors beat that easily. A door that meets both marks is secure and warm, and it will still be doing both in 30 years.
Sources: Less composite front door cost guide 2026 (standard £1,500, range £1,350 to £1,600; premium £2,100 to £2,400; with sidelight £2,300; fitting only £200 to £400; lifespan 30 to 35 years); Double Glazing Funding, updated 14 July 2026 (standard £900 to £1,900 fitted, supply only £500 to £1,300, fitting £350 to £550); GFD Homes, June 2026 (entry £800 to £1,200, mid £1,200 to £1,800, premium £1,800 to £3,000+); Vitrums 2026 (sidelights £400 to £900 each); Axiom Eco Homes 2026 (U-value limit 1.4 W/m2K). Prices checked 14 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a composite front door fitted?
A standard composite front door costs £900 to £1,900 supplied and fitted, with a typical price near £1,500. Premium brands cost £2,100 to £2,400.
How much does fitting cost on its own?
About £200 to £400 for a straightforward swap where the new door fits the existing opening. Fitting with frame modification costs about £350 to £550.
How long does a composite door last?
About 30 to 35 years. Composite doors need very little upkeep: a wipe down keeps the finish, and the colour does not fade the way painted timber does.
Is a composite door better than a uPVC door?
It insulates better, feels more solid and looks closer to timber. A uPVC door costs less, but it is lighter, less secure and less convincing to look at.
What locks should a composite door have?
A TS 007 three-star cylinder as a minimum, or a one-star cylinder with a two-star handle. PAS 24 accreditation on the door set is the mark to ask for.
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