UPVC 'vs' Composite doors

[pmanson]

Hi Guys,

We have a local window company coming around tonight to price up for a new front door and two windows (lounge and master bedroom).

These guys have been used by a local PHer so I have seen their work but what sort of questions should I be looking to ask?

The Sales guy on the phone asked if we were looking at UPVC or composite doors but I have no idea what the difference is!

The plan is to get the front of the house done this year and then do the rear next year (kitchen window, large back door, bedroom window and bathroom window).

Cheers,
Phill

[ln1234]

Composite doors look more like real wood, and give the same security/multi point locking that PVC doors do. Imo they are much better looking than their PVC equivalents. I'm sure thats reflected in the price as well.

[pmanson]

ln1234 said:

Composite doors look more like real wood, and give the same security/multi point locking that PVC doors do. Imo they are much better looking than their PVC equivalents. I'm sure thats reflected in the price as well.

Ah that makes sense.

Cheers!

[mike13]

Just back from a door showroom this minute,i'm going for a composite door,couple of hundred more expensive,but seems far superior.The door threshhold is much lower and the look is more realistic.

[pmanson]

mike13 said:

Just back from a door showroom this minute,i'm going for a composite door,couple of hundred more expensive,but seems far superior.The door threshhold is much lower and the look is more realistic.

Hi Mike,

Thanks for that... anything will be better than the wooden/glazed door we currently have that is letting lots of cold air in

[dfen5]

Front composite, rear UPVC.

Just had this done by a local company, door is made by Door-Stop who I know anyway (I've put machines in there).

Superb bit of kit.

[Furyous]

Ive seen a couple of composites with biggish cracks around the middle stile and letter plate.

[YarisSi]

Is there a composite door make people recommend?

Si

[Tuna]

I can recommend Distinctive Doors, at least in terms of good price, good service and delivering a quality internal door. They do composite sets, so might be able to supply the door you need

http://www.distinctivedoors.co.uk/

[pmanson]

Well that wasn't cheap!

New front door with 2 new windows (3 openings - two full length with windows approx 1.2m wide(I think)) - £1600

New front door with 2 replacement panes in the front windows (the ones that have blown) - £850

Those figures and measurements are off the top of my head and include all fees (building control etc) and VAT.

I was thinking it would be about £1000 - £1100.

[blackcab]

My composite door was 650 fitted I think

if you have all the sizes speak to john Dixon at The Fascia company in Leeds - he is a good guy, major petrol head

He did me 5 windows and the door for under £2k and its all good qulaity Low E safety glass etc

[was8v]

dfen5 said:

Front composite, rear UPVC.

Just had this done by a local company, door is made by Door-Stop who I know anyway (I've put machines in there).

Superb bit of kit.

Thats a door and half that is!

.....

[was8v]

YarisSi said:

Is there a composite door make people recommend?

Si

I've had only good experiences of http://www.rockdoor.com/ good quality and a good fitting job.

Edited by was8v on Friday 9th April 15:06

[CO2000]

Our Composite door was £1200 fitted along with a fan light. A lot more solid than a PVC one, take care though as some are thinner than others (probably why they are cheaper)

[carmadgaz]

Composite doors look alot nicer than PVCu ones as the front door on most houses, they is a price difference but you get what you pay for.

[pmanson]

Guys - that price was for a UPVC front door

[CO2000]

pmanson said:

Guys - that price was for a UPVC front door

Try at least another 2 for quotes

Edited by CO2000 on Saturday 10th April 09:41

[darronwall]

dfen5 said:

Front composite, rear UPVC.

Just had this done by a local company, door is made by Door-Stop who I know anyway (I've put machines in there).

Superb bit of kit.

we have just bought the same door combi for a customer £710 inc vat

[pmanson]

Just managed to sit down with the laptop and the quote in front of me.

All pricing is supplied and fitted.

Option 1: UPVC Front door (with small glazed window [Hanbury One for the those of you in the trade] with silver fittings (door knocker/handle/letterbox), two windows both 175 x 120 with three openings), Building Regs certificate and 10 year guarantee

- £1673 inc VAT

Option 2: UPVC Front door (with small glazed window [Hanbury One for the those of you in the trade] with silver fittings (door knocker/handle/letterbox), two replacement window panes, Building Regs certificate and 10 year guarantee

- £876 inc VAT

[tvrforever]

What did you go for in the end? and what thoughts? Who did you use?