Softwood
Engineered Redwood
European Redwood, finger-jointed and laminated for strength. Easily worked for fine joinery and complex period mouldings.
Bespoke · Hand-painted · FENSA registered
Timber Front Doors
Kerb appeal, with style, security and a lifetime of durability.
Doors that impress
A striking first impression, made to measure.
The right door can make or break the front of your home. An ornate door creates a striking first impression for anyone visiting or passing by, but it has to suit the style, colour and proportions of the house behind it.
Every one is bespoke, so you'll find the perfect design for your home. We can match any existing door and send you CAD drawings, so you have full confidence we've understood exactly what you need.
CAD
Drawings before we build
Bespoke by design
No two doors are ever the same.
Every door we make is a bespoke product, made just for your home. Panel proportions, mouldings, glazing, furniture and colour are all chosen by you, and we send CAD drawings before a single piece of timber is cut. To help you get an idea of what's possible, here's some doors that we've made for our clients in the past.
Indicative pricing
How much does a timber front door cost?
Prices are indicative and depend on size, timber, glazing, hardware and site conditions. As a rule, the bigger the door and the more glazing and ironmongery it carries, the more it will cost.
Door type
Price
DoorSingle leaf
From £4,000
Door with fanlightGlazed panel above
From £4,800
Door with sidelightsGlazed side panels
From £8,000
Although these costs will be fairly accurate it's always a good idea to carry out a free, no-obligation site survey to get a firmer idea of costing. You can also get a rough costing now with our instant quote tool, or call us on 020 3302 2060.
Colour & finish
A colour that makes the entrance.
Your front door is the first thing anyone sees, so the colour carries real weight. We finish every door in your choice from the RAL Classic range, hand-painted in a durable microporous paint that holds its depth against the sun and rain and lets the timber breathe. Bold and modern or soft and traditional, the shade is yours to set.
RAL Classic · 200+ shades · hand-painted to order
Engineered softwood & hardwood
Timber chosen for how it lasts.
Engineered timber is designed with alternating grains to reduce weathering effects. We use this modern timber for all our timber products because it performs like it was built to last.
Modified softwood
Accoya
Timber with outstanding rot resistance, guaranteed for decades.
Hardwood
Engineered Red Grandis
Characterful, stable and sustainably grown, Engineered Red Grandis is a fine-grained hardwood available on request.
The finishing touches
Hand-painted, and pointed by hand.
We never cut corners on the hand-painting and the sand & cement pointing as these add a touch of excellence to any installation.
Brushed, not sprayed
Hand painting
Every door is hand-painted by our own decorators rather than spray-finished on a line. Several coats of microporous paint are brushed on and flatted between each, letting the timber breathe and leaving a deep, even finish that resists flaking and is easily refreshed in years to come.
Traditional mortar finish
Sand & cement pointing
When we fit, wherever possible we point around the frame in traditional sand and cement mortar rather than relying on silicone alone. It weatherproofs the join with the brickwork, matches the original masonry, and leaves a crisp, permanent edge.
Advantages of our doors
Six reasons timber earns its place.
Timber doors hold real advantages over UPVC, fibreglass and hollow metal. Here is what a well-made one brings to your home.
Energy efficiency
Timber is a natural insulator and every door is fully draught-proofed, trapping warmth in winter and keeping the home cool in summer.
Aesthetically pleasing
Timber never goes out of fashion. It suits homes old and new, lending the welcoming, characterful appeal that’s so sought after.
Practicality
Timber is easy to maintain and repair. Where a UPVC door often needs whole sections replaced, a timber door can be quickly mended.
Security
Thick, durable timber paired with modern multi-point locking is notoriously hard to force, an effective deterrent against opportunists.
Longevity
A solid, well-built timber door stays stable and true for decades, standing up to daily use and the British weather without warping or cracking.
Sustainability
A renewable resource from sustainably managed forests, timber carries a far lower carbon footprint than synthetic alternatives.
Take a look at our reviews
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CSW constructed a bespoke new front entrance for our period house in East London, a new door, fanlight, architrave and pilasters. They followed the design brief meticulously and delivered an exceptional end result that far surpassed all expectations.
R. Ware
Certified & guaranteed
Installed to a high standard, backed for a decade.
Every door comes with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee and is FENSA certified, independently confirming the work meets building regulations. As a Which? Trusted Trader, our workmanship is checked and approved.
Which? Trusted Trader
FENSA
Building-reg certified
10yr
Insurance-backed guarantee
Questions
Frequently asked.
If you own the home, you only need planning permission if you’re extending or creating a new doorway, not for replacing a door in its existing spot. In rented accommodation you’ll need permission from the landlord before any renovation. Conservation areas and listed buildings may carry their own requirements, which we’re happy to advise on.
UK building regulations require a minimum clear opening width of 775mm and a step no higher than 15mm. They also set standards for thermal performance and weather-tightness, all of which our bespoke doors are built to meet.
The standard door width in the UK is 762mm, around 30 inches, and the traditional height is 1981mm, around 78 inches. Not every door is exactly this size, but most doors and openings are built around these measurements. As every door we make is bespoke, we build precisely to your opening.
Contrary to popular belief, a well-cared-for timber door outlasts a modern UPVC one, up to 65 years against an average of about 35. Consider replacing yours if the wood begins to warp and gaps open up, the lock is damaged or stiff, the door catches on the frame, or you notice a draught and rising energy bills.
Bespoke, every time
Let's design your doorway.
Send your measurements for an instant online quote, or book a free, no-obligation survey across London.