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.
Cost is usually the first question about a new front or back door, so here is the guide for Wales: £900–£3,200 including VAT. We cover the whole of Clwyd, with Wrexham, Buckley, Deeside and Colwyn Bay among the main centres. Because each UK nation sets its own rules, we check the requirements in Wales for your property, then put a firm price on paper following a free survey.
- Guide price
- £900–£3,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- Usually half a day to one day per door
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Price level
- About 8% below the national guide
- Towns listed
- 10
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new front or back door cost in Clwyd?
Prices for a new front or back door vary from house to house, but in Clwyd most projects fall within £900–£3,200 including VAT. That reflects costs in Wales, about 8% below the national guide. Treat the table as a budgeting aid; the written figure follows a survey we carry out for free.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Clwyd |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC back door | A standard uPVC back or side door with a half-glazed panel and multi-point lock. | £750–£1,400 |
| Composite front door | A made-to-measure composite door in your chosen colour, glass design and hardware. | £1,100–£2,300 |
| Aluminium or door with side panels | A premium aluminium door, or a composite door with one or two side panels. | £2,300–£4,600 |
The main things that change the figure:
- 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
What do you get?
- Measured survey of the opening, threshold and frame condition
- Made-to-measure door and frame in your chosen colour and design
- Glazing panels, side panels or fanlights where specified
- 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
Housing across Clwyd
Wrexham has Victorian terraces in red Ruabon brick, alongside interwar and post-war estates. The north coast resorts of Rhyl, Prestatyn and Colwyn Bay have Victorian villas, guest-house terraces and bungalows, while Denbighshire and Flintshire villages use local stone under Welsh slate roofs.
Terraces suit loft conversions and rear extensions, and many need repointing and roof work. Coastal bungalows commonly take loft rooms and window renewal, and stone cottages need lime-based repairs.
The north Wales coast is exposed to wind and salt from the Irish Sea, and the Clwydian hills inland are wetter and colder.
Do you need permission in Clwyd?
The notes below cover Wales, which is where Clwyd sits. Rules change and every property is different, so we speak to the council before pricing your job.
In Wales, replacing windows and doors on a house usually needs no planning permission if the new ones are similar in appearance. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation areas are controlled, so the council should be asked first.
Building Regulations in Wales apply to replacement windows and doors, covering energy performance, ventilation and escape routes. A registered competent person can self-certify the work, or building control inspects it.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
From survey to handover
Survey and measure
A free survey comes first. It gives us what we need to price a new front or back door properly, including dimensions, existing materials and access for deliveries, and gives you the chance to ask anything you like.
Written quote
After the survey we send a quote for a new front or back door that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Getting ready
Once you accept, we agree start dates, order materials and deal with any planning, building control or neighbour notices the job needs. You'll know who is coming and when before work begins.
Finish and handover
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
Questions about a new front or back door in Clwyd
How long will my home be open while the door is fitted?
Fitting a new door usually takes half a day to a full day, and your home is only open for the short time between taking out the old frame and fixing the new one. We keep the opening covered if there is any delay, and we never leave a doorway insecure overnight. Once the frame is fixed, we hang the door, adjust the locks, seal around the frame and finish the trims.
How secure are modern doors?
Modern external doors are far more secure than older designs because they lock at several points along the frame, not just at the handle. We fit anti-snap cylinders, which resist a common method of forced entry, in reinforced frames. Laminated or toughened glass panels add further protection. For extra peace of mind you can add a door chain, a viewer or a smart lock, which we can include in your quote.
What is the difference between a composite and a uPVC door?
A composite door has a tough outer skin over a solid insulated core, so it feels heavier and more solid than uPVC and holds its colour well. A uPVC door is built from reinforced plastic panels and costs less. Both can have multi-point locking and good weather seals. Many people choose composite for the front door and uPVC for back or side doors, where looks matter less.
How much will a new front or back door cost in Clwyd?
As a guide, expect to pay £900–£3,200 including VAT for a new front or back door in Clwyd. That range is adjusted for Wales, which runs about 8% below the national guide. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, access and the condition of what is already there. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your home.
Do I need planning permission in Clwyd?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Clwyd is in Wales, so Wales'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.
Towns in Clwyd
Homes in all of the following Clwyd towns can get a written quote for a new front or back door. Open a town page to see prices and the postcodes we cover.