How much for a door?

[Simpo Two]

I'm having a chap in to measure and quote for a uPVC door this afternoon and was wondering on a guide price.

1) Half glazed at top with clear glass, white on the inside, woodgrain inside, catflap, fitting.

Or:

2) As above but stable door.

What I'd really like is a door that opens outwards (the current one opens inwards) where the top half is actually a window opening outwards with friction hinges - but is this impossible for technical resaons?

[Simpo Two]

Well, for those of you gagging to know, option 1 is £525 :-)

[CO2000]

Have you looke at composite ones rather tnan Upvc ?

Just had one fitted today & its really good.

[Simpo Two]

CO2000 said:

Have you looke at composite ones rather tnan Upvc ?

Just had one fitted today & its really good.

They did show me one and it was quite nice but about double the price, and it was a front door. I got the impression that composite doors are front doors (ie decorative, woodgrain etc) but I don't need anything that fancy. Was my assumption correct?

[CO2000]

Simpo Two said:

CO2000 said:

Have you looke at composite ones rather tnan Upvc ?

Just had one fitted today & its really good.

They did show me one and it was quite nice but about double the price, and it was a front door. I got the impression that composite doors are front doors (ie decorative, woodgrain etc) but I don't need anything that fancy. Was my assumption correct?

I'd say your right, I don't think I'd spalsh out for a composite back door.

What about wood ?

Edited by CO2000 on Friday 18th December 13:44

[Simpo Two]

CO2000 said:

What about wood ?

The current door is wood. I love wood but for things exposed to the elements, it's not sensible. Unless it's an oak front door of course!

[CO2000]

I'd get 3 or 4 quotes avoiding the very dear (Tall Mountain Co) & the very cheap (7 windows & a couple of doors for 2k type outfit) & go from there.

[Simpo Two]

Well, on the assumption that one half glazed uPVC kitchen door (woodgrain outside, white inside with chrome handles and catflap) is much the same as any other half glazed uPVC kitchen door (woodgrain outside, white inside with chrome handles and catflap) I've ordered it and it'll be fitted in January

For a front door I would of course cast the net a lot wider and spend more.

[DrDeAtH]

definitely go for a composite front door, or a manse masterdor (which is wood) but engineerd...
i wouldnt have a upvc front or rear door again

[darronwall]

Simpo Two said:

Well, on the assumption that one half glazed uPVC kitchen door (woodgrain outside, white inside with chrome handles and catflap) is much the same as any other half glazed uPVC kitchen door (woodgrain outside, white inside with chrome handles and catflap) I've ordered it and it'll be fitted in January

For a front door I would of course cast the net a lot wider and spend more.

£600?

[Simpo Two]

darronwall said:

Simpo Two said:

For a front door I would of course cast the net a lot wider and spend more.

£600?

Well if you can deliver to Essex, we can talk when I'm ready to replace the front door