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.
If you live in Willesden and are weighing up a new front or back door, the starting point is a visit to measure up and talk through what you want, which costs nothing. We cover homes across NW2, NW6, NW10 and W9, and a typical project of this kind in London lands somewhere in the £1,300–£4,600 bracket, including VAT. The exact figure depends on size, access and the finish you choose.
- Guide price
- £1,300–£4,600 inc VAT
- Time on site
- Usually half a day to one day per door
- Postcodes
- NW2, NW6, NW10, W9 and W10
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Front and back doors prices in Willesden
Every figure below is a guide for a new front or back door in Willesden, inclusive of VAT. Regional pricing for London works out about 30% above the national guide, and the overall span is £1,300–£4,600. The survey costs you nothing, and after it we commit to a firm price for your specification in writing.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Willesden |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC back door | A standard uPVC back or side door with a half-glazed panel and multi-point lock. | £1,050–£1,950 |
| Composite front door | A made-to-measure composite door in your chosen colour, glass design and hardware. | £1,550–£3,200 |
| Aluminium or door with side panels | A premium aluminium door, or a composite door with one or two side panels. | £3,200–£6,500 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Door material: uPVC, composite or aluminium
- Side panels, fanlights and the amount of glass
- Lock, cylinder and hardware specification
- Colour, including different colours inside and out
What do you get?
- Made-to-measure door and frame in your chosen colour and design
- 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
- Building regulations paperwork where a glazed door needs it
Building in Willesden
London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often in yellow London stock brick, with Georgian terraces in central districts and mansion blocks across many inner areas. Outer boroughs have large belts of interwar semis, and there are extensive post-war council estates. Many houses have been split into flats, and conservation areas are widespread.
Terraces suit side-return extensions and rear dormer loft conversions; interwar semis commonly take hip-to-gable lofts. Shared party walls, restricted parking and conservation rules often shape the plans and the programme.
That variety is why a guide price for a new front or back door in Willesden is only a starting point; the survey shows what your particular property needs.
Do you need permission in Willesden?
As Willesden is in England, read the following with that system of planning and building control in mind. We check what applies to your house with the council before you receive a 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.
How does the job run?
We look at the job
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for a new front or back door, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Written quote
The quote arrives in writing, not over the phone. It covers the full scope, the finishes you've chosen, any exclusions and the payment schedule, with a fixed price tied to that specification.
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 Willesden property.
The work itself
Our trades complete a new front or back door while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
Working with SK Home Improvements
Common questions
Do I need planning permission in Willesden?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Willesden 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.
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.
How much does a new front door cost?
A new front door costs £1,300–£4,600 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.
Which postcodes in Willesden do you cover?
We cover NW2, NW6, NW10 and W9, along with the rest of London. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
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.
Also covering areas around Willesden
If your address falls within NW2, NW6, NW10 and W9, we cover it. The same goes for neighbouring Cricklewood, Notting Hill and Shepherds Bush, which we include alongside Willesden when arranging surveys and quotes.