When people ask us about composite door prices fitted, what they really want to know is what the final number on the invoice will be, with no surprises later. A supplied-and-fitted price should cover the door, the frame, the hardware and the labour to put it in properly. This guide explains what goes into that figure and how to compare two quotes that look different on paper but are pricing the same job.
What "supplied and fitted" should actually include
A fair supplied-and-fitted quote is more than the cost of the door slab. It should bundle together everything needed to get a working, weathertight front door on your home:
- The door itself: the style, colour and finish you have chosen.
- The frame and threshold: standard or low threshold, in a matching or contrasting colour.
- Glazing: plain, obscure or decorative glass in the door and any side panels.
- Hardware: the multipoint lock, handle, letterplate and any extras such as a knocker or spyhole.
- Fitting labour: removing the old door, fitting the new frame square and sealed, and tidying up.
- The guarantee: how long the door, hardware and workmanship are covered.
If a quote leaves any of these out, it will look cheaper than one that includes them, but you may end up paying the difference later. Always check what is in and what is extra.
Typical composite door prices in 2026
Here are realistic supplied-and-fitted ranges to help you plan. They are guide figures for 2026, not a fixed quote, and your own doorway will land where it lands depending on size, spec and access.
- Entry-level plain composite door: roughly £900 to £1,300
- Mid-range door with decorative glazing: roughly £1,200 to £1,700
- Premium or made-to-measure door with a side panel: roughly £1,700 to £2,800 and up
- The door supplied only, no fitting: often £500 to £1,200 depending on spec
Fitting on its own usually adds a few hundred pounds. That covers taking out the old door and frame, packing and fixing the new frame dead level, sealing it against the weather and making good around the reveal. A good fit matters as much as a good door, because even the best slab lets in draughts if the frame is not hung square.
Why two composite door prices can look so different
It is common to get two quotes that are hundreds of pounds apart, and the reason is almost never the door alone. The gaps usually come from:
Spec differences
A door with a solid timber core, a security-rated lock and a laminated glass panel costs more than a foam-core door with a basic cylinder and standard glass. Both are "composite doors", but they are not the same product. Ask each installer to list the core, the lock rating and the glass so you are comparing like for like.
What the labour covers
One quote might include removing the old door, disposing of it and making good the plaster, while another prices only the swap and leaves the tidying to you. The cheaper-looking number is not always the cheaper job.
Certification and guarantees
A fitter who certifies the work where required, and backs it with a proper guarantee, carries costs that a cash-in-hand job does not. That cover is worth paying for on an external door.
Our composite doors range shows the styles, colours and glazing we fit most often around York, which helps when you are matching up quotes.
How to compare quotes like for like
Before you sign anything, get each installer to confirm:
- The door core, colour and glass.
- The lock type and security rating.
- Whether removal, disposal and making good are included.
- The guarantee length on the door, hardware and fitting.
- Whether the installation is certified where the rules require it.
Replacement external doors can fall under Building Regulations, and the rules change over time, so ask your installer to confirm the current requirements and that your job will meet them. If you want a figure for your own doorway, request a free quote and we will measure up and talk you through the options.
Is a fitted price better than DIY?
You can buy a composite door online and hang it yourself, and the door-only cost looks tempting. In practice, a front door has to be structurally sound, secure and weathertight, and a slightly off frame undoes all of that. For most homeowners a supplied-and-fitted price is the safer buy, because one team is responsible for the whole job and the guarantee covers both the product and the workmanship. If you are also thinking about back or side doors, our uPVC doors page covers where a lighter-budget option makes sense.
FAQs
How much is a composite door supplied and fitted?
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. The final price depends on the door spec, glazing and fitting, so get a quote for your own doorway.
Does the fitting price include removing my old door?
It should, but always check. A proper supplied-and-fitted quote covers taking out the old door and frame, fitting the new one weathertight and making good. If a quote looks cheap, ask whether removal and tidying up are included.
Why is one composite door quote much cheaper than another?
Usually because of spec. A different core, a lower lock rating or basic glass can knock hundreds off, and so can leaving out removal and making good. Compare the detail, not just the headline number.
Can I just buy the door and fit it myself?
You can, and the door-only cost is lower, but a front door has to be secure and weathertight, which comes down to how the frame is fitted. Most people find a supplied-and-fitted price the safer choice, with one guarantee covering the lot.
Want to see the full range of styles, colours and glazing? Download our latest brochure, or request a free quote and we will pop out for a look.