A front door that earns its place on your home, not just fills the gap

The clearest signs are physical: visible rot or softness in a timber door, particularly around the bottom rail and the frame; a draught you can feel when standing close to a closed door; a lock that is difficult to engage or a door that no longer sits squarely in its frame. Cosmetic deterioration — paint that no longer holds, a surface that looks permanently tired despite cleaning — is a secondary signal. If the door is sound structurally but only looks worn, it may be possible to address that without full replacement. We will give you an honest assessment during the visit.

This is a fair concern, and it applies to composite doors that are poorly specified or fitted without attention to the surrounding architecture. A door chosen without reference to the property's proportions, paired with the wrong hardware, or set in a frame that does not match — that combination can look out of place. A well-specified door, chosen to suit the style and period of the property, does not. The range of styles, finishes, glazing options and hardware available now is broad enough to produce a result that looks considered and specific to the house, rather than interchangeable with every other door on the street. We bring samples to every visit precisely so these decisions are made against the actual property, not against a photograph.

For the majority of properties in South Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire, replacing a front door is covered by permitted development rights and does not require a planning application. The exceptions apply to listed buildings, where listed building consent is required for any external alteration, and to properties within conservation areas — including parts of Beaconsfield Old Town and Windsor — where material or style changes may need approval from Buckinghamshire Council. If you are in either category, we will identify this during the visit and advise you on how to proceed before any work is agreed.

A standard single-door installation is typically completed within a day. Our fitters remove the existing door and frame, prepare the opening, and fit the new frame and door slab in sequence. Internally, the surrounding reveals are made good and any remedial work to the plaster or render is addressed before we leave. The door is tested and adjusted before sign-off — we check that the lock engages smoothly at all points, that the seals sit correctly around the perimeter, and that the handle and letterbox are secure. You are walked through the operation of the lock and shown the anti-snap cylinder before we finish.

For most window and door replacements, no. Like-for-like replacements fall under permitted development rights and require no planning permission. If your property is in a conservation area — parts of Windsor and Beaconsfield Old Town, for example — or if it's listed, there may be restrictions on colour, style, or material. We know the local areas well and will flag anything relevant during your visit.

Yes. FENSA registration means every installation we complete is certified to meet current building regulations, and the work is registered with your local authority automatically. This is important if you ever sell your home — solicitors will ask for it. You don't need to do anything; we handle the registration on your behalf.

Our installations come with a 10-year guarantee as standard, covering both frames and sealed glazing units. Combined with FENSA registration and our full public liability insurance, you're protected throughout the installation and long after completion.

Yes. We remove all old frames and glass and dispose of them responsibly. We also leave your home clean and tidy at the end of every job — it's part of how we work, not an optional extra.

We don't consider a job complete until you're satisfied. If something isn't right, tell us and we'll fix it. Our reputation in South Bucks has been built over 20 years — we have every reason to make sure you're happy.