New Front Door Cost

Wondering how much a new front door costs?

If so, this guide is essential reading. Below, we'll break down what you should expect to pay to get a new front door installed, what impacts the prices you're quoted by fitters, and much more.

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How Much Is a New Front Door?

So, how much should a new front door cost installed in the UK?

The average new front door costs between £500 and £2,500 in 2025. Prices will mainly depend on the type of door you're installing, where you're located in the UK, and how complex the job is.

uPVC front doors cost between £250 and £500. These remain a popular choice amongst homeowners across the UK as they're an affordable option that's durable and doesn't require much maintenance.

Composite front doors are becoming more and more popular, though. Because of how they're made, they're stronger and more secure than uPVC doors. They're also a more modern option that looks and feels premium. Composite front doors cost between £400 and £2,000.

Wooden front doors (like mahogany, oak, and pine) aren't as popular as they used to be in the UK, but they're still preferred by some for their classical look and feel.

Typically, mahogany front doors cost between £400 and £1,200. Oak front doors cost a little bit less than this, at around £500 to £1,000. And the cost of a front door made out of pine is between £150 and £800 — making it the most affordable option.

Let's take a closer look at all this below.

Front Door Cost Examples

Below is a list of new front door prices based on the most popular types of front doors in the UK.

The type of door you choose to have installed will depend on your personal preference, the aesthetic that you are trying to achieve, and your personal budget:

Keep in mind:

While an average pine front door costs the least, it has a shorter lifespan (10 – 20 years) and requires frequent maintenance. uPVC and composite front doors cost more but last longer and require little (if any!) maintenance.

uPVC and composite doors also tend to be better insulated, which means that you won't lose as much heat from your home when you need to turn the heating on in winter.

Labour Cost to Fit a Front Door

The cost for labour of fitting a front door will usually fall somewhere between £50 and £150. This will depend on your location and the complexity of the job.

Those located in London can expect to pay around £20 to £60 more for the overall cost of labour than those located in the North of the UK.

Front Door Installation Timescales

So, how long does fitting a front door usually take?

Fitting a front door will typically take between 2 and 5 hours to finish.

However, it'll take longer if:

• You're installing a new front door that’s a different size from your existing one.
• The new front door you've picked doesn't have a postbox, but you'd like to have the tradesman install one.
• The door frame needs replacing too.

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Additional New Front Door Costs

There are a number of additional costs that may arise when it comes to having a new front door fitted.

• Replacement door frame: £160 to £420
• Extra finishes on the door: £100 to £200
• Letterbox: £15 to £30
• Door handle: £20 to £35
• External lighting: £10 to £200
• Front door canopy: £25 to £800
• New porch build: £3,000 to £5,000

What Impacts Front Door Replacement Costs?

There are a number of things that may affect the overall cost of having your new front door fitted.

Below is a list of things that may affect the cost of having your new front door fitted:

Type of Front Door

The type of front door that you have installed at your home can significantly impact overall front door costs.

For example...

An average uPVC front door costs between £250 and £500, whereas the average cost of a composite door is usually somewhere between £400 and £2,000.

With this in mind, you can see that the type of door you choose to have installed has a great effect on the price you’re going to pay for a new front door fitting.

Location in the UK

Your location in the UK will have an impact on door prices, as well as how much a tradesperson will cost to install a new front door.

Let's have a look at the difference that location makes.

People located in London can expect to pay around £20 to £60 more for the overall cost of labour than those located in the North of the UK.

This means that the overall cost of the job will be higher for people located in and around London in comparison to other regions in the UK.

Custom Fitted Doors

If you need a custom-sized door or if the type of door you want isn’t available, then you may need to have a customised door specially made for your home.

What else can you customise?

You can customise the size, accessories, locks, type of glass, material, and colour of a custom door.

Some customised options are more expensive than others, and so custom doors can cost on average anywhere between £1,500 and £4,000. With this in mind, a customised door can really increase the overall cost of the job.

Company or Local Contractor

The cost of the job can also be affected by the type of contractor that you hire to complete the job. Local tradespeople tend to charge a lot less than larger national companies.

With this in mind, you can save a lot of money by hiring a local tradesperson. Plus, this has the added benefit of supporting local businesses.

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Types of Front Doors

There are various types of front doors to choose from, composed of different materials. We've created a list below to help you decide which door is best suited for you and your needs:

uPVC Front Door Cost

uPVC doors are one of the cheaper front door options and are a common favourite among homeowners.

uPVC front doors cost between £250 and £500.

Pros

• ✔ No maintenance needed
• ✔ Won’t warp
• ✔ Will last 35 years
• ✔ Very weather-resilient
• ✔ Cheaper option

Cons

• ✖ Not very aesthetically pleasing
• ✖ Can discolour
• ✖ Dangerous to the environment (unsustainable resource)

Composite Front Door Cost

A composite front door is made up of a variety of materials, including PVC, insulating foam, glass-reinforced plastic, and wood. This combination of materials results in a door that is extremely secure and strong.

This type of front door is becoming more and more popular in the UK, but prices will typically be higher than a uPVC or wooden front door. Composite front doors cost between £400 and £2,000.

Pros

• ✔ More modern and contemporary appearance
• ✔ Noise reduction
• ✔ No maintenance needed
• ✔ Strongest door available
• ✔ Energy-efficient
• ✔ 30 years lifespan

Cons

• ✖ Can be expensive.

Oak Front Door Cost

Oak doors are a classic and popular option if you’re looking for a more natural look.

Oak front doors cost between £500 and £1,000.

Pros

• ✔ Stylish and traditional
• ✔ Natural
• ✔ Can change the colour easily
• ✔ Can resize easily
• ✔ Environmentally friendly if from a sustainable source

Cons

• ✖ Can become worn by weather and warped
• ✖ Needs a lot of maintenance
• ✖ Not as long a lifespan as composite or uPVC

Mahogany Front Door Cost

Mahogany doors are a natural material, yet they tend to be hardy and resilient.

Mahogany doors cost between £400 and £1,200.

Pros

• ✔ Can be re-painted
• ✔ Natural
• ✔ Aesthetically pleasing
• ✔ Resistance to decay and insects

Cons

• ✖ Needs to be periodically re-stained or resealed
• ✖ Not very environmentally friendly as some mahogany species are endangered
• ✖ Expensive

Pine Front Door Cost

Pine doors are another timber material, but because they’re a soft wood, they don’t last as long as some hardwood doors.

Pine doors cost between £150 and £800.

Pros

• ✔ Can repaint to change colour.
• ✔ Cheaper than other timber.
• ✔ Can sand and repair easily.

Cons

• ✖ Sensitive to weather.
• ✖ Dents easily.
• ✖ Shorter lifespan, 10 to 20 years.
• ✖ Some species of pine are endangered, so they’re not a sustainable resource.

Cost of Front Door Removal

You may want to remove your front door to replace it with a new one, and contractors usually charge between £40 and £180 to remove a front door for you.

You can dispose of a front door at a local skip or even resell it if it’s in a good enough condition.

When Should You Replace Your Front Door?

There are many reasons why you might decide to install a new front door. These include:

• If your existing front door is damaged or misshapen.
• If the existing door and frame don't fit together properly.
• To improve home security.
• To improve the energy efficiency of your home.
• To improve noise insulation and reduce external noise issues.
• To complement a different aesthetic style or add to the kerb appeal of your home.
• To fit alongside broader changes, such as adding a porch or replacing windows.

In some cases, adding new components, such as smart locks or post boxes, may be more straightforward with a new front door rather than modifying an older one.

However, if you're on a tight budget and simply looking to improve the visual appeal of your front door, there are other options.

Refreshing an Existing Front Door

If you are experiencing issues with the door, for example, if it isn’t opening or closing correctly or if there are large gaps between the door and the frame, then it might be a simple case of hiring a joiner to fix these issues.

However, if the door has become misshapen or warped, then it is a good idea to get it replaced as soon as possible.

Aesthetic improvements to wooden front doors can often be made with a fresh coat of paint. This can be a cost-effective way of making the outside of your home look more appealing or covering up grime and shabbiness.

On average, the cost of painting outside doors is around £200 per door, but this varies based on the type of door and how many coats of paint are needed.

What about uPVC doors?

It can be more complicated and expensive to repaint a uPVC front door, but it is possible with the right materials.

For example, it may be necessary to sand the surface and use a compatible primer to ensure the paint adheres to the door.

One note of warning: you may invalidate the warranty for a uPVC front door by painting it, so bear that in mind if you choose to proceed.

Can I Replace a New Front Door Myself?

Replacing a front door is one of the easiest DIY home improvement projects, provided you have some basic knowledge on how to go about replacing a door.

The following guide explains all of the steps involved in installing a new front door:

Tools Required

• Hammer
• Spirit level
• Set of screwdrivers
• Metal snips
• Tape measure
• Caulking gun and caulk
• Saw
• Utility knife
• Pry bar
• Drill
• Nails
• Pencil
• Shims
• Casing
• Screws
• Drip edge flashing
• Waterproof membrane

Removing The Old Door

The following steps need to be taken to remove the old door:

• Using your utility knife, you need to cut a line between the wall and the casing for the door. Be sure to separate the paint and ensure the door comes out cleanly
• Pull the casing out of the wall using your pry bar.
• Unscrew the existing door hinges and pull the door out of the frame.
• Now that the door has been removed, you can pry away the frame from the opening.

Install Your New Pre-Hung Door

• Before you begin, you should ensure that the flooring underneath the door is level and at the correct height. Alter the floor height as needed.
• Use a waterproof membrane to cover the sill, corners, and top of the rough opening so that these areas are shielded from any moisture.
• Cut some drip edge flashing and make sure it’s the size of the opening. Then, slide it between the weather barrier and the exterior finish.
• Once you’ve completed the above steps, you’re now ready to put the door in place. Pre-hung doors are much easier to install than any other type of door. Tack the tapered shims to the surface of the door frame. Then, place another shim on the floor to rest the jamb on.
  
  Place the frame and the door into the opening, and then make sure every part lines up. Tack the frame into place with your finish nails, but don’t drive them all the way in just yet.
• Working all the way around the door, make sure that the latched jamb is flush with the face of the wall and that the top jamb is horizontally level. Once each piece of the frame is in the correct position, tack it into place using nails.
• Once you are satisfied that your door frame is in the correct position and your door can open and close successfully, cut the shims back on the interior part of the door and then drive the nails all the way in to secure it in place.
• Fill any gaps between the frame and the rough opening using foam insulation.
• Install the door casing on the interior and fit any of the remaining hardware.
• Run a bead of silicone caulk all around the outside area of the door frame. Additionally, caulk should be applied between all of the joints and underneath the threshold. Be sure to fill every little gap to prevent moisture from penetrating the door.

For a professional-looking finish, touch up the paintwork and cover all of the nail holes with liquid wood or putty

Checklist: Front Door Replacements in the UK

Below is a checklist of some things that you should consider before choosing someone to install your new front door:

• Get at least 3 quotes from different tradespeople so you can compare the cost of a new front door in your local area.
• Ask for a breakdown of costs on the quotes so that you can be certain that you’re getting a good price for each element of the job.
• Ensure you get the quote in writing so that you know exactly what you can expect to pay once the door installation is complete.
• For any payments you make, always get a receipt when making payments to a tradesperson.
• Find out how much experience the contractor has in installing new front doors.
• Make sure the contractor you hire meets all of the certifications, licensing, and training requirements as needed to install a new front door.

It's also worth confirming what specific materials the contractor will be using when fitting a new front door.

You don’t want to skimp out on quality to save a bit of money upfront. This may result in you having to spend more on repairs in the future, or you may end up having to pay for a new front door to be installed much sooner than if you were to use high-quality materials.

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