Composite Doors in Bath
Fairway Window Systems fits composite doors across Bath and the surrounding area. Solid construction, multi-point security, free no-obligation quote.
Composite door prices vary more than most people expect, driven mainly by the glazing design, colour and hardware finish rather than the door leaf itself, which is broadly the same solid construction across the range. Timber doors especially tend to move with the seasons, sticking in summer and letting in weather in winter, until the lock and hinges are doing more work than they should.
It is worth booking a survey before the worst of the weather arrives rather than during it. That end-to-end approach is what keeps a composite door doing its job for the long term.
Getting a composite door installation right
Do measure and survey the actual opening before ordering, check the wall and lintel are sound, and fit a frame that is properly packed and sealed all round rather than just screwed into place. A quality multi-point lock, engaged around the full frame rather than just at the handle, is the biggest single factor in how secure a door actually is.
Longer term, the door should hold its colour, keep its shape through hot summers and cold winters, and continue locking as smoothly in year five as it did on day one — which is the entire point of choosing a composite door over a timber one in the first place.
What affects the cost of a composite door
A composite door costs more upfront than a basic uPVC panel door, but the lack of ongoing maintenance and the durability of the GRP skin and solid core make it a sound long-term choice for a front door that gets daily use. Treat any figures here as a general guide only.
| Like-for-like replacement, standard opening | generally the lower end of the typical range |
|---|---|
| Non-standard or larger opening | typically adds a modest amount depending on size |
| Remedial work to frame or lintel | priced separately once identified at survey |
| Decorative or bespoke glazing | typically adds around £150–£400 |
A wider service area around Bath
Our coverage extends a little further too, taking in Saltford, Peasedown St John, Marshfield, Keynsham, Radstock and Longwell Green, so a job in Bath is never a one-off out-of-area visit — it's part of the area we work in regularly.
Composite doors for period and character properties
Older and character homes benefit from a composite door specified to suit the property — panel layout, glazing bars and colour chosen to complement the architecture rather than a generic modern design. A composite back door with the same multi-point locking and solid core construction as the front closes that gap.
A wider service area around Bath
Our coverage extends a little further too, taking in Saltford, Peasedown St John, Marshfield, Keynsham, Radstock and Longwell Green, so a job in Bath is never a one-off out-of-area visit — it's part of the area we work in regularly.
Composite Doors in Bath: common questions
Composite doors, done properly
A composite door supplied and fitted correctly should lock smoothly, keep the weather out and hold its colour for years without maintenance. That's what we specify and fit for every job, backed by a free quote and an insurance-backed guarantee.
Speak to us about a new composite door
No cost for the survey, no pressure to book afterwards.
Do composite doors help with noise as well as heat loss?
The solid core construction and energy-rated glazing units used in composite doors also help reduce external noise coming through the door compared with a hollow uPVC panel door or an old, ill-fitting timber one.
What is a composite door made from?
A composite door has a solid engineered core for strength and insulation, wrapped in a weatherproof GRP outer skin that is moulded and coloured to resemble painted timber, without timber's tendency to warp, rot or fade.
What maintenance does a composite door need?
Very little — a periodic wipe down with warm soapy water keeps the finish looking good, and the multi-point lock and hinges benefit from an occasional check that they're moving smoothly, but there's no repainting or sealing required.
Speak to us about a new composite door
No cost for the survey, no pressure to book afterwards.