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.
We take on a new front or back door throughout Aberystwyth and the surrounding SY23 postcodes, as well as in Newtown, Carmarthen and Welshpool. The guide range for this work in Wales is £900–£3,200 including VAT; where your project falls depends on its size, the materials you pick and how easy the site is to reach. A free survey turns that range into a fixed figure.
- Guide price
- £900–£3,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- Usually half a day to one day per door
- Postcodes
- SY23
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Local area
- Ceredigion
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for a new front or back door in Aberystwyth?
The costs listed here are typical for a new front or back door around Aberystwyth and include VAT. They reflect labour and material costs in Wales, about 8% below the national guide, giving a range of £900–£3,200. Exact pricing depends on your home, so we only fix it once a free site survey is done.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- Door material: uPVC, composite or aluminium
- Lock, cylinder and hardware specification
- 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
- 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
What are homes like around Aberystwyth?
Dyfed covers Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Stone cottages and farmhouses under slate roofs are common, often rendered or colour-washed, as in Tenby's brightly painted terraces. Llanelli has Victorian industrial terraces, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen have Georgian and Victorian centres, and bungalows and newer estates surround most towns.
Atlantic weather brings strong winds, driving rain and salt to the coast, so exposure ratings matter when specifying render and pointing.
Whatever era your Aberystwyth home dates from, we plan a new front or back door around how it is actually built rather than a one-size-fits-all specification.
Permissions for a new front or back door in Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is in Wales, so the planning and building rules set out below are the ones that apply. We confirm the details with the council before we quote.
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.
The four stages
We look at the job
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
We put everything into a written, fixed-price quote: the specification, what's excluded, staged payments and the expected time on site. Take whatever time you need to decide; there's no pressure to commit.
Dates and permissions
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 Aberystwyth property.
On site to finish
The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.
Working with SK Home Improvements
Frequently asked questions
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.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Can I stay at home during the work?
In most cases, yes. Most people can live at home throughout, and we plan the work to keep disruption down by protecting floors, agreeing working hours and keeping access routes clear. Bigger jobs affecting kitchens, bathrooms or heating may mean a short spell with reduced facilities, and we talk this through with you at the survey.
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 much does a new front door cost?
A new front door costs £900–£3,200 supplied and fitted, depending on the material, the amount of glass and whether you want side panels. A uPVC back door sits at the lower end, a composite front door in the middle, and aluminium doors or doors with side panels at the top. Locks, letterplates and dual colours also affect the figure. We confirm a fixed price in writing after measuring your opening.
Near Aberystwyth
If your address falls within SY23, we cover it. The same goes for neighbouring Newtown, Carmarthen and Welshpool, which we include alongside Aberystwyth when arranging surveys and quotes.