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Who to supply and fit a front door?

6 years ago

Who do you get to do this? We've contacted a local door and window company but they only supply composites, whereas we're looking for something more traditional, and in a colour of our choice. We have some builders in at the moment so can ask if they can do it, but I'm not sure if it requires a specialist. And where is good to source a good front door from?

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Synseal Group

6 years ago

Here is one of our new door models - have a look at masterdor

14 day leadtime

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A S
6 years ago
Hi,

A decent joiner or builder can fit a door in for you, especially if they have done so before or larger door companies often have specialist fitters they can send out.

If you are considering composite doors, the companies we looked at were rockdoor and solidor who offer good quality doors at reasonable prices. both their website also have a 'design your own door' facility where you can visualise how the door looks with the rockdoor site having an additional feature of allowing you to see how your designed door will look against your property.

Good Luck.
Daisy England
6 years ago
A joiner. If it's supply they'll make it for you and then fit it. I would have been booking this in several months ago because in our area (Staffordshire) there a 3-4 month waiting time.
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That’s a tall door! Now tell me to shut up if you want, but how about making the skylight above the door bigger so in effect coming down in height to fit a shorter more standard door? Is that a crazy idea? Of course it would mean you get a carpenter or talented handyman to enlarge the skylight frame and fit a larger window. Of course we know how hard it is to get good trades people, and it will add to the cost, in which case a bespoke door may be the cheaper option! How frustrating. As to colours, I love the sage green because I adore green in all its forms, but how gorgeous would the door look in that bright orange or yellow? They would all look good! Hope you find your door soon and I will ask my brother who he uses on his builds. We are in Herts if that’s near you at all.
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A S
6 years ago
That's a long waiting time Daisy, I didn't think it could take that long. Our composite was ordered and supplied in less than a month (Yorkshire region), and fitted by our joiner.
Daisy England
6 years ago
Yes it is a long time. I'm a partner in a joinery and kitchen business and we are inundated with orders for joinery. Supply only of kitchens is easy as it's just ordering them in but joinery is another matter, perhaps because a lot of joinery companies in this area have closed down so if they want something specialised they have to come to us and be prepared to wait.
headers13
6 years ago
I got the guy that did my new wooden sash windows to do my door (wooden Victorian) so I would ask a local window company/joiner.
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Woodprojects
6 years ago
Hi Helen, we design, manufacture and install solid timber doors, amongst other things. We are Woodprojects and would be happy to help! Have a look at our website and see what you think. Chas.
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Traditional Sash Windows
6 years ago
Hi Helen

We would be more than happy to help.

Feel free to drop me a PM with your outline.

Regards

Graham
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The Sash Window Workshop
6 years ago
Hi Helen,

We would be happy to help.

All the timber doors that we manufacture are traditional and can be painted in your colour of choice.

We can either provide the door on a supply only basis or we can manufacture and install the door for you, if you live in London and the South.

Have a look at our our website at the link below or give us a call on 01344 868 668 if you would like a free, no obligation quotation.

Timber Front Doors - View Our Website

The Sash Window Workshop
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Wood Window Alliance
6 years ago
Talk to one of our members, Helen
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Cerberus Doors
6 years ago
Hi Helen, if you're looking for a low maintenance door that also helps reduce insurance premiums then check out this door gallery: http://cerberusdoors.co.uk/gallery/traditional-doors
louisesnaps23
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks - the doors on your site look really interesting. Do you do your own fitting? Would be interested in a quote.
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Synseal Group
6 years ago
Hi

If you type masterdor into the App Store you can download a door designer that lets you play with style and colour on your actual house. Let me know what you think?
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Wood Window Alliance
6 years ago
Most WWA members will arrange for supply and fit.

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