A replacement front or back door is a new door and frame, usually composite, uPVC or aluminium, made to fit your existing opening and fitted with multi-point locks and weather seals to improve security, warmth and kerb appeal.
Thinking about a new front or back door in Kempston? We take charge of the whole project, co-ordinating every trade involved, and one person keeps you updated. Guide prices for the East of England sit at £1,050–£3,700 including VAT, and a typical job takes Usually half a day to one day per door. Your own figure depends on what the survey finds and the specification you settle on.
- Guide price
- £1,050–£3,700 inc VAT
- Time on site
- Usually half a day to one day per door
- Postcodes
- MK42
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Bedford Borough
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new front or back door cost in Kempston?
The table below shows guide prices for a new front or back door in Kempston. They are based on rates in the East of England, which run about 5% above the national guide, giving an overall range of £1,050–£3,700. All figures include VAT and are firmed up after a free site survey.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Kempston |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC back door | A standard uPVC back or side door with a half-glazed panel and multi-point lock. | £850–£1,600 |
| Composite front door | A made-to-measure composite door in your chosen colour, glass design and hardware. | £1,250–£2,600 |
| Aluminium or door with side panels | A premium aluminium door, or a composite door with one or two side panels. | £2,600–£5,200 |
What moves the price up or down:
- Door material: uPVC, composite or aluminium
- Side panels, fanlights and the amount of glass
- Colour, including different colours inside and out
- Condition of the opening, threshold and surrounding brickwork
Scope of the work
- Multi-point locking with anti-snap cylinders and matching handles
- Glazing panels, side panels or fanlights where specified
- Removal and disposal of the old door and frame
- Low threshold options for level or easier access
- Weather seals, sealant and internal trims finished neatly
- Building regulations paperwork where a glazed door needs it
Building in Kempston
Bedfordshire has a long brick-making history, and brick dominates: Victorian terraces in Bedford and Luton, interwar semis, large post-war estates around Luton and Dunstable, and newer developments near Bedford and Biggleswade. Villages in the north of the county keep limestone cottages, with timber framing and thatch scattered across older settlements.
Terraced houses here often benefit from rear extensions, loft rooms and repointing. Interwar and post-war semis commonly suit kitchen extensions, porches and garage conversions, while older village properties may call for lime plastering and sympathetic window replacements.
None of this holds for every street in Kempston, which is why we look at your actual house before pricing a new front or back door rather than assuming from its age alone.
Planning and building rules in Kempston
Kempston is in England, so the planning and building rules set out below are the ones that apply. We confirm the details with the council before we quote.
Replacing windows and doors on a house is usually permitted development in England when the new ones look broadly similar to the old. Flats, listed buildings and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can need consent, and conservation areas may limit materials or styles.
Replacement windows and external doors must meet Building Regulations for energy efficiency, ventilation and, on upper floors, escape. The work is either self-certified by an installer registered with a competent person scheme or signed off by building control.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
What happens after you get in touch?
We look at the job
We arrange a free site survey on a date convenient to you. We measure up, look at the existing structure and access, and discuss your plans for a new front or back door so the price reflects your home.
Your fixed price
We turn the survey notes into a written quote. The price is fixed for the specification we agree, and the document sets out materials, scope and payment stages in plain language.
Getting ready
With the quote agreed, we book the work in and handle preparation: permissions where needed, building control notifications, material orders and access arrangements for your Kempston property.
The work itself
On site, the agreed plan is followed and any change is put in writing first. At completion we do a final clean, go through the snagging list with you and leave you with the relevant documents.
What you can expect from us
Front and back doors in Kempston: questions
How long does it take to make a new door?
Made-to-measure doors usually take a few weeks to manufacture after the survey and your order are confirmed. Bespoke colours, special glass designs and aluminium doors can take longer. Once the door arrives, we arrange a fitting date that suits you. We give you a realistic lead time with your written quote, and we keep you updated if the manufacturer's dates change.
Can you combine a new front or back door with other work?
Yes. Because we manage several trades under one contract, we can plan a new front or back door alongside other work on your Kempston home, such as new windows with rendering, or a kitchen refit with an extension. Combining jobs can reduce repeat set-up such as scaffolding, skips and access, and every element is listed and priced in the same written quote.
Do I need permission to change my front door?
Planning permission is not usually needed to replace a front door, but it depends on the style and size of the change, your home's location, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, and which UK nation you are in. Listed homes generally need consent for any change, and some conservation areas control colours and styles. Flat entrance doors in shared buildings must also meet fire rules. We check before quoting.
Can I have a low threshold for wheelchair or pushchair access?
A low threshold is a flat or very shallow sill that makes a doorway easier to cross with a wheelchair, walking frame or pushchair. Most composite, uPVC and aluminium doors can be supplied with one. The outside ground level and drainage need checking, because a low threshold must still keep rainwater out. We look at this during the survey and suggest a channel drain or small ramp if needed.
Do I need planning permission in Kempston?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Kempston is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Nearby towns
We welcome enquiries from all MK42 postcodes in Kempston, plus Bedford, Ampthill and Milton Keynes. Each one gets the same survey at no charge and a written price fixed for the work described.