How much does a new front door cost in the UK? For an initial budget, allow around £850–£1,500 for a straightforward uPVC replacement or £1,250–£3,500 for a composite door, including the door and fitting. These are broad UK budgeting ranges, not quotes: size, specification and work at your property can move the price outside them. Check whether VAT, removal and finishing are included in any quote you receive. AWM Glass supplies made-to-measure doors without installation, so you can price your door and arrange fitting separately.

What should you budget for a new front door?

The first question is what the price covers. A door leaf, a complete door set and a fully fitted replacement are different purchases. Make sure you are comparing the same thing before deciding whether a quote is good value.

Front door type	Initial UK budget for supply and fitting
uPVC	Approximately £850–£1,500
Composite	Approximately £1,250–£3,500

Broad planning ranges for a single front door and a straightforward replacement in an existing opening. They are not AWM Glass prices or a quote for your property.

Timber and aluminium doors are also available in the wider UK market, often with different pricing and upkeep considerations. AWM’s front-door options include uPVC single doors and composite doors, sold supply only.

Is the quote for the door or the complete replacement?

The door leaf is the part that opens. A door set includes the door and frame, although you should check which glazing, handles, locks and threshold come with it. Supply only means buying the product without fitting. A labour-only quote is for installing a door you have bought separately. Supply and fit combines the product and installation.

That distinction matters. A low door-only price can look appealing until you add delivery, installation and any work the fitter has excluded.

How much does it cost to replace a front door?

If you are buying supply only, work out the total like this:

Door and frame + delivery + fitting + work excluded from the fitting quote = replacement budget.

For example, imagine budgeting for a single white uPVC door set with a half-glazed panel, measuring 900 × 2,100 mm. If you allow £900 for the door, £75 for delivery, £400 for fitting and £125 for making good, the total is £1,500.

Those four amounts are illustrative allowances, assumed to include VAT. They are not AWM prices or actual installer quotes. Your real calculation should use the configured price of your door, the delivery charge for your postcode and a written fitting quote. If the fitter already includes making good, do not add it again.

uPVC vs composite front door costs

uPVC is usually the lower-cost starting point. Composite doors generally fall into a higher price range, but material alone does not decide the final bill. Compare doors with similar dimensions, glazing and hardware to understand the difference for your project.

uPVC front doors

The cost of a uPVC front door changes with its size, panel style, glazing, colour and configuration. A plain single door will not necessarily cost the same as one with decorative glass or a wider frame. Explore AWM’s made-to-measure uPVC single doors and check the options available for the product you choose.

Composite front doors

With composite doors, design choices can make a substantial difference to the supply price. Colour, decorative glazing and hardware are worth checking as you configure a door, rather than relying on a general starting figure. AWM’s composite door range shows the available made-to-measure options.

What affects the cost of a new front door?

Size and frame: The finished dimensions and door-set configuration affect the product price. A damaged existing frame or opening may add work for the fitter.
Glazing: Solid panels, clear glass, privacy glass and decorative designs may be priced differently.
Side panels and top lights: A larger entrance may call for more than a single door. Compare doors with side panels or doors with a top light if they suit your opening.
Colour and hardware: Finishes, handles, letterboxes, locks and thresholds can change the configured door price.
Work at the property: Removing an awkward old frame, repairing the surrounding area or altering the opening may increase the fitting cost.

For a made-to-measure door, agree with your installer who will confirm the final order dimensions. AWM’s measuring guide covers the detail.

How much should you allow for fitting and extras?

For a straightforward single-door replacement, £200–£600 is a useful initial fitting allowance. It is not a fixed installation price: the condition of the opening, the door set and the work included can change the quote. Confirm whether the installer’s figure includes VAT.

Ask specifically about removing and disposing of the old door, fixings, sealing, finishing trims and making good around the frame. Some fitters include these jobs; others charge separately. Repairs or alterations to the opening can add further work. A written breakdown will tell you what to put in your budget.

Delivery is another separate item when ordering a door supply only. AWM’s delivery charge depends on the method and destination, with available costs shown during checkout. Check the delivery information before booking your installer.

Is buying a supply-only front door cheaper?

The door-only price is lower than a price that includes both supply and fitting, but the completed project is not automatically cheaper. Add your installer’s charge, delivery and any extras, then compare that total with a supply-and-fit quotation for a similar door.

AWM supplies made-to-measure external doors for customers arranging their own fitting. Before ordering, make sure the chosen specification and final dimensions have been checked with whoever will install the door. AWM’s separate installation guides provide practical reference material.

How to compare front door quotes

Ask for a written breakdown so you can compare like with like:

Are the finished dimensions and complete frame included?
Are the glazing, colour, locks, handles, letterbox and threshold the same?
Does the quoted price include VAT and delivery?
Who confirms the measurements before the door is ordered?
Does fitting include removal, disposal, fixings, sealing and making good?
Is any repair or alteration to the opening priced separately?
Who handles product support, and who covers the fitter’s workmanship?

Replacing windows as part of the same project? Our window replacement cost guide can help you budget for the windows and fitting separately.

Front door cost FAQs

What is the average cost of a new front door in the UK?

One average cannot describe every door and fitting job. For planning, allow around £850–£1,500 for a straightforward fully fitted uPVC replacement or £1,250–£3,500 for composite. The size, specification and work involved will determine your quote.

How much does a uPVC front door cost?

A straightforward supply-and-fit replacement may fall within the £850–£1,500 planning range above. For supply only, price the actual dimensions and options you need rather than relying on a product’s starting price.

How much does a composite front door cost?

The initial fully fitted planning range above is £1,250–£3,500. The door design, size, glazing, hardware and installation work all affect the final amount.

How much does it cost to fit a front door bought separately?

Allow around £200–£600 as an initial guide for a straightforward replacement, then get a written quote. Ask what it includes and whether VAT, removal and finishing are extra.

Does front door replacement include a new frame?

Not always. Check whether the product is a complete door set and whether the installer’s price includes fitting the frame.

Does the price include removing the old door?

It depends on the fitting quote. Ask about removal and disposal separately, along with any finishing work around the opening.

Do side panels or a top light increase the cost?

They change the door-set configuration and will usually have a different supply price from a plain single door. Ask the fitter to quote for the exact arrangement required.

How do I get an accurate made-to-measure price?

Confirm the dimensions, configure your chosen door and check the delivery charge. Then obtain a separate fitting quote. Those figures will give you a budget tailored to your entrance.

Thinking about new doors to the garden as well? See our French doors vs sliding patio doors comparison to work out which opening style suits your space.

Price your new front door with AWM Glass

Explore AWM’s uPVC single doors and composite doors to choose a configuration for your entrance. AWM supplies the door; you arrange installation separately. If you need help choosing a suitable product, contact the AWM Glass team.