External Door Fitting Cost UK 2026
An external door is priced as a supplied-and-fitted unit, with the door itself usually two-thirds of the cost. In Q3 2026 a composite front door costs about £900–£2,000 fitted, uPVC £600–£1,400 and a hardwood door £1,200–£3,000. Fitting alone, if you supply the door, is typically £180–£400.
External Door Fitting Cost UK 2026 — Price Table
Typical UK prices for Q3 2026, supplied and fitted where relevant. Every quote varies with access, property type and region — London and the South East typically add 10–25%.
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC front or back door | £600–£1,400 | Cheapest secure option |
| Composite front door | £900–£2,000 | Best all-round for security and heat |
| Hardwood door | £1,200–£3,000 | Period properties; needs maintenance |
| Aluminium door | £1,400–£3,500 | Slim frames, contemporary look |
| French doors | £1,200–£3,000 | |
| Patio / sliding doors | £1,500–£4,000 | |
| Bi-fold doors (3m) | £2,500–£6,000 | Aluminium costs more than uPVC |
| Fitting only (you supply) | £180–£400 | Per door |
Indicative Q3 2026 UK market ranges. Confirm the figure for your job with a written quote.
What’s Included in a Door Fitter Quote
- Removal and disposal of the old door and frame
- New frame, cill and weather seals
- Multipoint lock, handles and letterplate
- Making good internally and externally
- FENSA or equivalent building regulations certificate
- Adjustment after settling if needed
Always get the scope in writing. Two quotes that look far apart on price are usually not quoting the same work — the difference is normally preparation, disposal or making good.
What Moves the Price Up or Down
Access and location
Restricted access, upper floors, scaffolding or limited parking all add labour time. Regional labour rates vary by 20–30% across the UK, with London and the South East highest.
Specification
Material grade is the biggest controllable variable. Moving one step up the range usually adds far less than people expect, because the labour stays the same.
Condition of what’s there now
Preparation and remedial work to existing fabric is the most common source of a quote coming back higher than the headline rate. A survey before quoting protects both sides.
Timing
Trades price emergency and out-of-hours work at a premium, and peak season is dearer for weather-dependent trades. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.
External Door Fitting Cost UK 2026 — FAQs
Yes — replacement external doors are notifiable for thermal performance and, where relevant, means of escape. Use a FENSA or Certass registered installer and the certificate is handled for you; otherwise you must apply to building control yourself, which costs more and is often forgotten until you come to sell.
For a front door, generally yes. Composite doors have a solid core, better insulation and better security ratings, and they hold colour longer. uPVC remains a sensible economical choice for a back or side door that is less exposed and less visible.
Ask for a door tested to PAS 24 with a 3-star cylinder (TS 007) or a 1-star cylinder combined with 2-star security handles. Many home insurers ask about this, and it is the difference between a door being opened in seconds by snapping and it holding.
A straightforward like-for-like replacement is 3–5 hours. If the opening needs resizing, or a new lintel is required, allow a full day or more.
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