Why choose an aluminium front door
Aluminium is rigid and stable, which allows slimmer frames and larger glazed areas than many other materials. For an entrance, that means clean lines, crisp detailing and the option of glazed side panels or a top light without bulky framing. The material does not warp or twist, so the door keeps its fit and its locking alignment over time.
Aluminium front doors suit contemporary houses particularly well, but a simple panel design in a restrained colour can sit comfortably on older properties too. Compare the look against composite doors, which offer a different style of entrance, and our wider front doors range.
Made to measure, supply and fit
Aluminium front door supply and fit starts with the survey: the opening is measured, the design is agreed and the door is manufactured to those dimensions. Side panels, fanlights and obscure or clear glazing are all specified at the same time, so the whole entrance arrives as one made-to-measure assembly.
Colour is chosen from a wide powder-coated range, and the inside face can differ from the outside where you want a lighter hallway. Handles, letterplates and the locking specification are confirmed in the written quote, so the finished entrance matches what you approved.
Security and everyday performance
A front door has to work hard: it opens and closes many times a day and it is the main barrier between the street and your home. Aluminium doors use multi-point locking as standard, and the rigidity of the frame helps the locking points stay aligned. Seals around the leaf keep draughts out, and an insulated door panel helps the hallway hold its temperature.
For the standards behind door security, our guide to door and window security standards explains what the specifications mean when you are comparing quotes.
What affects aluminium front doors cost
Aluminium front doors cost more than a basic uPVC entrance door as a rule, because the material and the made-to-measure manufacture are different propositions. Within the aluminium range, the price moves with the size of the assembly, glazed side panels or top lights, the colour finish, the hardware and the locking specification.
A written quote after a free home survey gives you the figure for your actual entrance rather than an average. If you already hold a like-for-like written quote for the same specification, we beat any like-for-like quote.
Planning the whole entrance
Think about the entrance as a whole: the door, any side glazing, the approach and the hallway behind it. Obscure glass keeps privacy where the door faces the street; a glazed side panel can transform a dark hallway. Photographs of the existing entrance help at the survey, along with any colours you are considering for the outside of the house.
If you are updating doors at the back of the house at the same time, our aluminium doors page covers patio and bifold options, so the front and rear of the house can be planned together. Your installation is covered by our 10-year guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Are aluminium front doors better than composite?
They are different rather than better. Aluminium offers slimmer frames and a crisp modern look; composite offers a different style of panel door. The right choice depends on the look you want and the specification of the actual doors quoted.
Can an aluminium front door have a side panel?
Yes. Side panels and top lights are specified with the door and manufactured as one made-to-measure assembly, with clear or obscure glazing.
Do aluminium doors feel cold or draughty?
Modern aluminium doors use thermal breaks within the frame and insulated panels, with seals around the leaf to keep draughts out. The specification of the actual door is what matters, so compare the quoted details.
How much do aluminium front doors cost?
Cost depends on the size of the assembly, glazing, colour, hardware and locking specification. A written quote after a free home survey gives you the figure for your entrance, and we beat any like-for-like quote.