If you are asking how much are composite doors, the short answer is that most York homeowners spend somewhere in the mid hundreds to well over a thousand pounds supplied and fitted, depending on the door. This guide breaks the cost down by style, colour, glass and fitting so you can set a sensible budget for 2026. These are guide ranges, not fixed prices, so always get a quote for your own doorway.
Why composite doors cost what they do
A composite door is made from several materials pressed together, usually a solid timber or foam core, a tough outer skin and insulating layers. That construction is why they hold heat well, resist warping and last for years. It also explains why they cost more than a basic uPVC door but less than a high-end timber one.
The main things that push the price up or down are:
- The door itself: style, colour and finish.
- Glazing: plain, decorative or triple glazed panels.
- The frame and threshold: standard or low threshold, and the frame colour.
- Hardware: the lock, handle, letterplate and any extras like a spyhole or knocker.
- Fitting: removing the old door, making good and the difficulty of the opening.
Typical 2026 composite door prices
Here are realistic supplied and fitted ranges to help you plan. They are ballpark figures for 2026, not a quote, and your final price depends on the exact door and your home.
- Entry-level plain composite door: roughly £900 to £1,300
- Mid-range door with decorative glass: roughly £1,200 to £1,700
- Premium or made-to-measure door with side panels: roughly £1,700 to £2,800+
- Just the door supplied, no fitting: often £500 to £1,200 depending on spec
Fitting alone usually adds a few hundred pounds, as it covers taking out the old door, fitting the new frame square and weathertight, and tidying up afterwards. A good fit matters as much as the door, because a poorly hung door lets in draughts no matter how good the slab is.
How style and colour change the price
Colour is one of the biggest choices. Anthracite grey, black, racing green and blue are all popular on York homes, and darker or dual colour finishes (a different shade inside and out) usually cost a little more than a standard shade. The style of the door, from clean modern designs to more traditional panelled looks, also affects the figure. Fancy glazing, whether decorative, bevelled or coloured, adds to the total too.
If you want to compare front door options side by side, our composite doors range shows the styles, colours and glass we fit most often around York.
Composite versus uPVC doors
Composite doors cost more than uPVC, so it is fair to ask if the difference is worth it. Composite doors are generally more solid, better insulated and more secure, and they tend to look closer to a real timber door. uPVC doors are lighter on the budget and still perfectly good for many homes, especially back and side doors. If you are weighing the two up, our uPVC doors page covers where they make the most sense. For a front entrance that takes daily wear and adds kerb appeal, most people find composite the better long-term buy.
What a fair composite door quote includes
A clear quote should spell out:
- The door style, colour and glass.
- The frame, threshold type and hardware.
- Whether removal of the old door and making good are included.
- The guarantee length and security rating.
- Whether the fitting is certified where required.
Replacement external doors can fall under Building Regulations, and rules change over time, so ask your installer to confirm the current requirements and that your job meets them. Look for security-rated hardware and a solid guarantee rather than just the lowest number. To get a figure for your own doorway, request a free quote and we will measure up and talk through the options.
Tips for budgeting sensibly
- Prioritise the front door if funds are tight, then do back and side doors later.
- Stick to standard sizes where possible, as bespoke openings cost more.
- Choose security-rated locks from the start, as they are cheaper fitted than retrofitted.
- Ask about finance if spreading the cost helps.
FAQs
How much are composite doors fitted in 2026?
Most supplied and fitted composite doors land between about £900 and £1,700, with premium or made-to-measure doors with side panels rising above that. Your price depends on style, colour, glazing and fitting, so get a quote for an accurate figure.
Are composite doors worth the extra over uPVC?
For a front door, usually yes. They are more solid, better insulated and more secure, and they look closer to timber. uPVC doors are cheaper and still a sound choice for back and side doors where looks matter less.
Does fitting cost extra?
Fitting is often included in a supplied-and-fitted quote, and typically adds a few hundred pounds on its own. It covers removing the old door, fitting the new frame weathertight and making good, which is well worth doing properly.
What colours cost more?
White is usually the cheapest. Grey, black, green, blue and dual colour finishes tend to cost a little more, as do decorative glass panels. The uplift is modest for the change in kerb appeal.
Want to see the full range of composite door styles, colours and glazing? Download our latest brochure, or request a free quote and we will pop round for a look.