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Start with your priorities
Before you pick a colour or hardware, decide what matters most. Security, energy efficiency, style, budget and lead time pull in different directions, and the best choice for your home depends on which of these you weight highest.
A quick list helps you avoid second-guessing later. Visitors at our Rushden showroom usually work through priorities first, then narrow down material, then choose the visual details. That order keeps the decision simple.
The four main material options each suit different homes and priorities.
The all-rounder. GRP outer skin, foam-insulated core, multi-point locking and U-values from 0.86 W/m²K. Low maintenance and the most popular UK front door choice. Suits busy family homes and most property styles.
The budget-friendly choice. Weatherproof, easy to clean, and now available in modern wood-grain foils that look more like timber. Good for back doors, French doors and properties where price is the priority.
Authentic timber for period homes, listed buildings and conservation areas. Real grain, full RAL palette, and the option of natural stains and oils. Needs periodic re-oiling on exposed elevations.
Steel-aluminium construction with slim sightlines and the strongest thermal performance in the range (U-values from 0.84 W/m²K). Modern aesthetic, ROTO 10-point locking, dual-colour and wood-effect interior options. Best for new builds and contemporary renovations.
If you’re unsure which material suits your home, visit our Rushden showroom and compare samples side by side.
Front door security comes from certified standards rather than vague claims. Look for these on the specification:
Tip: a high-security cylinder paired with weak hinges doesn’t give you a secure door. Spec the whole set together.
Door energy performance is measured by U-value (heat loss through the door, lower is better) and overall energy ratings from BFRC labels (A++ to E, like fridge ratings).
Look for U-values below 1.4 W/m²K for new front door installations. Our composite doors achieve 0.86 W/m²K. Hybrid doors start at 0.84 W/m²K. Both deliver noticeably reduced draughts compared to older doors.
Energy efficiency matters most on exposed front elevations and in older properties where heat loss is already higher.
Styles and configurations
The right configuration depends on the opening and how you use the space.
Glass in a front door brings daylight into the hallway and shapes how much of the interior is visible from the street.
Textured Pilkington patterns range from Level 1 (light obscurity, lets most daylight through) to Level 5 (heavy obscurity, maximum privacy). Etched glass options like Pilkington Oriel give cleaner contemporary patterns. Laminated security glass works with any decorative pattern for properties wanting both light and break-in resistance.
See our glass range for patterns and privacy levels.
Colours and finishes
Anthracite grey is the most-requested contemporary colour. Chartwell green works for period properties. Black, white and traditional red are the timeless options. The full RAL palette is available across composite, uPVC and hybrid ranges.
Dual-colour finishes let you have one shade outside and a different one inside. See our door colours for the full palette.
Hardware that finishes the look
Handles, knockers, letterplates and house numbers come in matt black, polished chrome, satin steel, antique brass and satin gold finishes. Marine-grade stainless steel, solid brass and PVD-coated options resist UK weather for decades without visible corrosion.
Browse our door furniture for the full hardware range.
FENSA-registered installation confirms your replacement door meets UK Building Regulations and is registered with the local authority. The certificate stays with the property and is often requested during a house sale, so keep it with the rest of your house documents.
Replacing a door with one of similar appearance usually doesn’t need planning consent. Exceptions apply for listed buildings, conservation areas, and changes that alter the appearance of the property significantly. Always check before ordering if you think your property may be affected.
Door costs vary by material, security spec, glass and hardware. As rough guides:
For more detail see how much new doors cost.
The full process from first enquiry to fitted door takes 6 to 10 weeks depending on door type.
For the full installation flow see how we work.
We serve Northampton, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Kettering, Cambridge, Peterborough, Rugby, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding towns within 80 km of Rushden. UK-wide delivery covers supply-only orders.
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