If you are wondering how much are French doors going to cost this year, the answer turns mostly on the material, the size and the glazing. French doors are a classic pair of doors that open outwards or inwards from the middle, letting light and air into a room and giving easy access to the garden. Here are realistic 2026 ranges across the main materials.
For French doors supplied and fitted in 2026, most homeowners spend somewhere in these broad ranges:
Those cover the doors, frame and fitting for a standard opening. They are a guide, not a quote, because size, glazing, colour and any building work change the figure. For a price on your actual opening, request a free quote and we will measure up.
The most affordable option, low maintenance and a good all-rounder for most homes. Frames are a little chunkier than aluminium but the value is hard to beat. See our uPVC doors in York page for the range.
Stronger and slimmer, so you get more glass and narrow sightlines, plus a huge choice of colours. They cost more than uPVC but look sharp and last well with almost no upkeep.
Composite doors give a solid, heavy feel and strong security, while timber offers a traditional look that suits period and cottage properties, though timber needs maintenance. Our composite doors in York page covers the composite option.
A standard pair sits in a common opening. Wider or taller doors, or a pair with side panels or a fanlight above, need more glass and frame and cost more.
White uPVC is the cheapest. Coloured or dual-colour frames, and premium handles and multi-point locks, all add to the total. Anthracite grey and black are popular.
If French doors are replacing existing doors or a window of the same size, fitting is straightforward. Widening an opening or knocking through a wall brings in structural work, a possible new lintel or beam and building control sign-off, which adds significantly to the cost.
French doors suit openings up to around two metres wide and give a lovely traditional look, opening from the centre. For wider openings where you want to throw the whole wall open, a slider or bifold makes more sense. If your opening is on the larger side, our aluminium sliding and bifold doors page shows those alternatives. For a standard back-room or dining-room opening, French doors are often the neatest and best-value choice.
The temptation is to save on glazing and hardware, but this is a door to the outside, so security and glass quality matter. Spend on a good multi-point lock, an anti-snap cylinder and toughened glass, and choose the frame material to suit the house and your maintenance appetite. A well-specified uPVC pair beats a cheap door with a weak lock every time.
For a standard pair supplied and fitted, budget roughly 1,200 to 2,500 pounds in uPVC, 2,000 to 4,000 pounds in aluminium, and 2,500 to 5,000 pounds or more in composite or timber. Size, glazing and any building work change the figure, so get a quote.
Usually yes, for a similar-width opening. French doors use fewer panels and less hardware than a bifold, so they tend to cost less. Bifolds open a wider span but cost more.
It depends on budget and look. uPVC is the best value, aluminium gives slim frames and more glass, and composite or timber suit period homes wanting a solid, traditional feel. All can be secure and efficient when specified well.
Replacing existing doors like-for-like is usually fine, but widening an opening or knocking through a wall involves building regulations, and work in conservation areas may need permission. Rules change, so check the current position with your local authority first.
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.