Composite Door FAQs. Everything you need to know

Pricing & Ordering

How much does a composite door cost?

Every door we supply is made to measure, so the price depends on your chosen style, colour, glazing, and hardware. The quickest way to get a price is to use our online door designer, you'll see the price update live as you customise. No sales calls, no obligation.

As a rough guide, our doors typically start from around £700 for a supply-only door including free delivery. Bespoke RAL colours and side panels will add to that. See our popular pre-priced doors if you want a starting point.

Do I have to order a bespoke door, or can I buy one ready-made?

Both options are available. You can design a completely made-to-measure door using our online designer, or browse our pre-designed door collection, some of which are ready to dispatch within days. Great if you know what you want and don't need something custom.

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order. Whether you're buying one door for your home or ten for a development, the process is the same.

Delivery

How much does delivery cost?

Delivery is free to mainland UK addresses, from Scotland to Cornwall, and including the Isle of Wight. The price you see in the door designer is the price you pay.

Do you deliver to Scotland?

Yes. Our deliveries drivers travel as far as Inverness and we've supplied lots of composite doors to Scotland.  Please contact us if you live further north for further delivery options.

How is the door packaged?  

We take packaging seriously, doors arrive heavily protected to prevent transit damage, something our customers regularly comment on.  If anything arrived damaged, contact us immediately and we'll sort it.

How long does delivery take?

Most doors are delivered within 10–14 working days of ordering. Ready-to-dispatch doors can arrive sooner. Bespoke RAL coloured frames can take up to 3 weeks due to the specialist painting process.

Do you deliver to the Isle of Wight or Northern Ireland?

Yes, we deliver composite doors to the Isle of Wight.  For Northern Ireland and other non-mainland addresses get in touch before ordering and we'll confirm delivery options and any additional costs.

Installation

Do you offer installation?

Yes, we offer professional installation across Hampshire and the South Coast through our dedicated fitter. If you're local to Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, Eastleigh or the surrounding area, get in touch for an installation quote.

For customers elsewhere in the UK, our doors are supplied as complete, ready-to-fit units and are designed to be straightforward to install. Many of our customers fit them themselves, and we're on hand by phone or WhatsApp throughout the process.  Our fitter network is ever growing, so do ask if we can help.

What's included with a supply-only door?

Everything you need to fit it: door slab, frame, multi-point locking system, hinges, letterplate (if selected), and all fixings. Any hardware you've chosen (handles, knockers, etc.) is included too.

Do I need to be a tradesperson to fit a supply-only door?

Not at all. Many of our customers are homeowners fitting the door themselves for the first time. We'll provide a measuring guide, and you can call or WhatsApp us at any point if you need advice. We've been fitting these doors for over 20 years, there's no question we haven't heard and answered before.

How do I measure for a new composite door?

We have a full measuring guide available on request. Or, if you're booking installation with us, our fitter will measure up for you. If you just want a price indication, use standard dimensions of 900mm x 2100mm in the door designer.

Doors & Design

What is a composite door?

A composite door is a premium front door built from multiple materials, typically a solid timber core with a GRP (glass reinforced plastic) outer skin. This gives you the look of a traditional wooden door with far better security, insulation, and durability. They don't warp, crack, or fade the way timber doors do, and they're significantly more secure than uPVC alternatives.

How many colours & styles are available?

We offer 172 door styles across 6 collections, available in 50 standard colours. If you want something more bespoke, we can supply any door and frame in any RAL colour, useful if you're matching a specific paint shade or have a particular colour in mind. Visit our colours page or styles page to explore.

Can I get a composite door without glass?

Yes. We have a range of solid composite doors with no glazing. Our Herringbone Solid door is a popular choice if you want a clean, classic look without glass panels

Do you sell short composite doors?

Yes.  Yes, for non-standard height openings, visit our dedicated site shortcompositedoors.co.uk

Do you sell small or narrow composite doors?

Yes.  Yes, for slim width openings, visit our dedicated site smallcompositedoors.co.uk

Do you sell composite doors with side panels?

Yes.  Just select the appropriate side panels on the door designer.  To see more options visit our dedicated composite doors with side panels page.    You'll be able to chose glass or composite, full width or partial.

How do I measure the flag height for a composite door side panel?

The flag height is the height of the glazed or solid section of your side panel, measured from the bottom of the frame to where the panel ends. It's separate from the overall frame height.

To measure it accurately:

1. Measure the overall height of your existing side panel opening from floor to top of the frame

2. Measure up from the floor to the bottom of the existing glass or panel, this is your bottom rail height

3. Subtract the bottom rail height from the overall height, what's left is your flag height

4. If you're replacing an existing side panel, the flag height should match your current one exactly

If you're ordering a side panel alongside a new door, we'd recommend matching the flag height to the glazing in your door for a balanced, proportional look. Not sure? Send us a photo and your measurements and we'll advise, call 02380 017389 or drop us a WhatsApp.

Can I get a fire door?

Yes. We sell FD30 fire doors suitable to be used  internally between garages and houses, as well as fire doors for main front doors

Security

Are your composite doors secure?

Yes. All of our doors are PAS24 compliant, which is the industry standard for security-tested doors. They feature multi-point locking systems and steel-reinforced frames, something a lot of competitors skip. We also offer Secure by Design options and Yale SmartTag keys.

What locks come with the door ?

All doors come with a high-security multi-point locking system as standard. You can upgrade to Ultion locks for additional security during the design process.

Can I order extra keys?

Yes. just select the additional quantity required on the design tool at point of order.

Do you sell replacement Ultion keys?

Yes.  We sell genuine Ultion keys direct from the manufacturer.  If you need replacement keys, just let us know the code inscribed on your keys and we can provide a price.  

Getting in Touch with Buildmydoor

Do you have a showroom?

We don't have a physical showroom, keeping things online is how we keep prices competitive. But our door gallery and recent installation case studies shows many of the hundreds of real doors we've supplied and installed, and we're always happy to chat through options on the phone or WhatsApp

How do I contact Buildmydoor?

📞 02380 017389
📧 info@buildmydoor.co.uk
💬 WhatsApp link or message us via our contact page 

We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day.