Door guarantees

Door Guarantees and Cover

Guarantees that actually mean something

When you buy a new door from Homeefe you get more than the door itself. You get clear guarantees, simple paperwork and proper aftercare support. We make it easy to know what’s covered and for how long, with no fine print buried in pages of small text.

Most Homeefe doors come with a 10-year guarantee covering the slab, frame, sealed units, hardware, finish and workmanship.

What our door guarantees cover

Door guarantees are split by component because different parts of a door have different lifespans and wear patterns.

  • Door slabs and frames – long-term structural cover against warping, splitting or construction failure
  • Sealed glass units – cover against unit failure including misting between panes
  • Hardware – handles, hinges, cylinders and letterplates
  • Finish and colour – protection against excessive fading, peeling or cracking
  • Labour – our workmanship on site, covering the installation itself


Exact durations depend on your chosen door specification, but plastic door frames and slabs are typically covered for up to 10 years, sealed units for 5 to 10 years, and hardware and locks for 1 to 5 years. Hybrid doors come with a 10-year manufacturer warranty as standard, in line with every other door range.

FENSA certificates explained

A FENSA certificate confirms your replacement external door meets UK Building Regulations and is properly registered with the local authority. FENSA is a government-authorised competent person scheme for window and door installations.

What the FENSA certificate does:

  • Confirms regulatory compliance for the installation
  • Registers the work with your local authority automatically (no separate building control needed)
  • Stays with the property and is often requested during a house sale

What the FENSA certificate doesn’t do:

  • It’s not a product warranty in itself
  • Product cover comes separately from Homeefe and the door manufacturer


Keep your FENSA certificate with your house documents – it’s the kind of paperwork that gets asked for during conveyancing.

Insurance-Backed Guarantees (IBG)

An Insurance-Backed Guarantee protects the installer’s written guarantee in the unlikely event the installer ever ceases trading. The IBG is underwritten by an independent insurance provider, subject to the policy’s terms and conditions.

This is the extra layer that gives you protection beyond a single company’s promise. If the installer who fitted your door is no longer trading when something needs attention, the IBG provides a route to having the work covered.

Your statutory rights

Beyond any product warranty, UK law gives you additional consumer protection. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015:

  • Goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality
  • There’s a 30-day right to reject faulty goods
  • Beyond 30 days you have rights to repair or replacement


Your statutory rights sit alongside our product guarantees, not instead of them.

How to make a door guarantee claim

We’ve kept the claim process simple.

  1. Tell us what’s wrong – photos help us assess quickly
  2. We assess whether it’s a warranty issue or general maintenance
  3. We fix or replace the covered component promptly
  4. Third-party manufacturers (like lock cylinder manufacturers) – we manage that conversation with them on your behalf


You don’t need to chase the cylinder manufacturer if a TS 007 3-Star lock develops an issue. That’s on us.

What’s not usually covered

Most door guarantees have standard exclusions. The main ones to know about:

  • Normal wear and tear – finish degradation through normal weather exposure over many years
  • Accidental damage – impact damage, dropped items, slammed doors
  • Misuse – forcing locks or hinges, using doors for purposes they’re not designed for
  • Harsh chemicals – cleaning with bleach, solvents or abrasive products that damage the finish
  • Storm and impact damage – usually treated as an insurance matter rather than a warranty claim


We provide simple care guidance when we fit the door so you stay within the guarantee terms. Most issues that cause warranty problems happen because of cleaning with the wrong products, not because of the door itself.

Local service across Northamptonshire

We install doors across an 80 km radius of Rushden, covering Northampton, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Kettering, Cambridge, Peterborough, Rugby, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding towns. UK-wide delivery covers supply-only orders.

If you ever need warranty support, we’re close by and easy to reach. The team handling the claim is the same team based at our Rushden showroom.

More information

Door Guarantee FAQs

How long is a Homeefe door guarantee?

Homeefe doors come with a 10-year guarantee on most ranges, covering the door slab, frame, sealed glass units, hardware, finish and workmanship. The 10-year cover applies across composite, uPVC, hybrid and wooden door ranges.

What does the door guarantee cover?

The door guarantee covers door slabs and frames against structural failure, sealed glass units against misting and unit failure, hardware including handles, hinges, cylinders and letterplates, finish and colour against excessive fading or peeling, and the workmanship of the installation itself.

What is a FENSA certificate and what does it cover?

A FENSA certificate confirms your replacement external door complies with UK Building Regulations and is registered with the local authority. It's not a product warranty itself but a regulatory compliance document. Keep the certificate safe as it's often requested during property sales.

What is an Insurance-Backed Guarantee (IBG)?

An Insurance-Backed Guarantee protects the installer's written guarantee if the installer ever ceases trading. The IBG is underwritten by an independent insurance provider, giving you an extra layer of protection beyond a single company's warranty, subject to the policy terms.

What's not covered by a door warranty?

Door warranties typically exclude normal wear and tear, accidental damage, misuse, damage caused by cleaning with bleach or solvents, and storm or impact damage, which is usually treated as an insurance matter. Following the care guidance keeps you within the warranty terms.

How do I make a door warranty claim?

To make a door warranty claim, contact Homeefe with your order details and photos of the issue. We assess whether it's a warranty matter or maintenance issue, and if covered, repair or replace the affected component promptly. If a third-party part is involved, we manage that with the supplier.

Is a FENSA certificate the same as a product guarantee?

No, a FENSA certificate is not the same as a product guarantee. The FENSA certificate confirms compliance with Building Regulations. The product guarantee covers the door itself and comes separately from Homeefe and the door manufacturer.

Do you offer aftercare support across Northamptonshire?

Yes, we offer full aftercare support across Northamptonshire and within an 80 km radius of Rushden, covering Northampton, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Kettering, Cambridge, Peterborough, Rugby and Hemel Hempstead. Post-installation help and warranty support are part of every project.

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