If you have started pricing up a new front door, you will have noticed quotes vary wildly, sometimes by over a thousand pounds for what looks like the same thing. This guide sets out realistic price ranges for composite doors in Scotland, explains what actually moves the price, and helps you compare quotes with confidence.
For a standard single composite front door supplied and fitted in Scotland, most homeowners pay somewhere between £1,100 and £2,200. At the lower end you will find solid foam-core doors in a standard size, a plain colour such as white or anthracite, basic glazing and a standard handle and lock. At the upper end you get timber-core construction, dual colour finishes, decorative or obscure glazing, upgraded hardware and a wider choice of styles.
Premium ranges, doors with large glazed side panels, or non-standard sizes can push the total to £2,500 to £3,500 or more. Supply-only prices are lower, often £700 to £1,500 for the door set itself, but fitting a door properly is not a job to underestimate, particularly in older granite and stone properties around Aberdeen where openings are rarely square.
The core material matters most. Foam-core doors are lighter and cheaper; solid timber-core doors cost more but feel more substantial and tend to perform better for security and sound. Colour is the next big factor: standard white is cheapest, popular colours like anthracite grey or black sit in the middle, and bespoke or dual-colour finishes (one colour outside, another inside) add £100 to £300.
Glazing, frames and hardware all add up too. Decorative glass, letterplates, knockers, upgraded multi-point locks and smart locks each nudge the price. Side panels and top lights can add £400 to £900 depending on size and glazing. Finally, the state of the existing opening matters: if the fitter needs to make good plasterwork, replace a rotten frame or adjust a stone reveal, expect that reflected in the quote.
Coastal weather in the north east is hard on doors. Salt-laden wind, driving rain and big temperature swings mean it is worth paying attention to weather seals, low thresholds with proper drainage, and hardware with decent corrosion resistance. A door that performs fine in a sheltered English suburb can struggle on an exposed Aberdeenshire street, so reputable local installers often specify slightly higher grade components as standard.
There is also the building stock. Granite and traditional stone homes often have non-standard opening sizes, which means made-to-measure doors rather than off-the-shelf sizing. That adds cost but is unavoidable if you want a proper fit without draughts. In conservation areas or listed buildings you may also need consent for a change of style or colour, so check with your local council before ordering.
Get at least two or three written quotes and make sure each one specifies the core type, colour, glazing, lock brand and what happens to the old door and frame. A quote that just says 'composite door fitted' tells you nothing and makes comparison impossible. Ask whether the price includes VAT, making good internally, and disposal of the old door.
Be wary of heavy discount sales tactics, the 'today only' price that mysteriously halves when you hesitate. A fair installer will give you a price that stands for a reasonable period. It is also worth asking about the guarantee: 10 years on the door slab and finish is common, with shorter cover on hardware, and the fitting itself should be guaranteed separately. In Scotland, replacement doors do not normally need a building warrant, but the work should still meet building standards for things like safety glazing and thermal performance.
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