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PRODUCT COST GUIDE<\/div>\n

Composite doors cost UK 2026 \u2014 vs uPVC, aluminium & wood<\/h1>\n

The UK’s default front door choice \u2014 solid timber core wrapped in GRP. How 2026 prices compare to uPVC, aluminium and traditional wood doors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Composite front doors have become the UK’s default choice for new and replacement doors over the past decade \u2014 a solid timber core wrapped in GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) skins that combines the look of wood with the durability and low maintenance of plastic. If you’re choosing a new front door in 2026, composite will usually be the recommendation.<\/p>\n\n

Typical UK composite door prices in 2026 (installed)<\/h2>\n
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Tier<\/th>Price range<\/th>Typical spec<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Entry composite<\/td>\u00a3900 \u2013 \u00a31,400<\/td>GRP skin, standard colour, basic hardware, multi-point lock<\/td><\/tr>\n
Mid-range composite<\/td>\u00a31,400 \u2013 \u00a32,100<\/td>Premium GRP, wider colour range, Rockdoor\/Solidor brand, upgraded lock<\/td><\/tr>\n
Premium composite<\/td>\u00a32,100 \u2013 \u00a33,200<\/td>Bespoke design, glass panels, digital lock, matching sidelights<\/td><\/tr>\n
Door + sidelights + top<\/td>\u00a32,800 \u2013 \u00a34,500<\/td>Full frame with two side panels and glazed transom<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

How composite compares<\/h2>\n
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Material<\/th>Typical cost<\/th>Pros<\/th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Composite<\/td>\u00a3900 \u2013 \u00a33,200<\/td>Low maintenance, high security, 30+ year life, realistic timber look<\/td>Harder to customise colour later, can fade slightly in south-facing UV<\/td><\/tr>\n
uPVC<\/td>\u00a3650 \u2013 \u00a31,600<\/td>Cheapest, zero maintenance, thermally efficient<\/td>Can look dated, panels less solid, 20-year typical life<\/td><\/tr>\n
Aluminium<\/td>\u00a31,500 \u2013 \u00a34,000<\/td>Thinnest frames, modern look, very long-lasting<\/td>Cold to touch without thermal break, premium price<\/td><\/tr>\n
Timber (engineered)<\/td>\u00a31,800 \u2013 \u00a34,500<\/td>Authentic look, customisable (repaint), best for heritage<\/td>Requires 5-7 year repaint cycle, can warp if poorly specified<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

What makes composite worth the premium<\/h2>\n