French doors · County Antrim
Triple glazed French doors in Newtownabbey
Triple glazed French doors for homes in Newtownabbey: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across County Antrim.
Pairs of garden doors with triple glazed safety glass. French doors are a pair of doors that open together, with no fixed centre post, usually leading to a garden or patio.
Winter light and glass choice in Newtownabbey
In Newtownabbey, midday sun in late December sits around 12° high, with roughly 7 h 14 min of daylight. For windows facing north or shaded by neighbours, cutting heat loss matters more than solar gain; on open south-facing glass, ask about a higher solar-gain unit.
Guide prices in Newtownabbey
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| uPVC French doors about 1.5 m wide | £1,295 – £1,695 |
| uPVC French doors with side panels about 2.4 m wide | £1,895 – £2,395 |
| Aluminium French doors about 1.8 m wide | £2,895 – £3,695 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for french doors in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, replacement external doors must meet 1.8 W/m²K. Replacing external doors does not need full plans or a building notice, but the work must still comply; enlarging an opening or other structural change needs building control approval.
Planning: Check with your council planning office before changing the style, material or size of doors, and always for listed buildings, conservation areas and flats.
How it works
The surveyor measures every opening, checks ventilation, escape windows and safety-glass zones, and talks through styles. Your written quote lists each item with its glass build-up and U-value, and the price is fixed for that specification.
- Free survey and a written quote fixed for the specification
- Glass build-up and door U-value on every quote
- Written handover pack at the end of the job
- Guarantees on frames, units and fitting in writing
Questions from Newtownabbey
Are French doors secure?
Modern French doors lock at multiple points on both leaves. We specify PAS 24 tested doorsets where available.
Can French doors be triple glazed in uPVC?
Yes, many uPVC door systems take triple units; the frame depth is checked on survey.
How long does it take to get triple glazed French doors fitted in Newtownabbey?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 4 to 7 weeks, and a door is usually fitted in a day.
Do I need permission for triple glazed French doors in Newtownabbey?
In Northern Ireland, check with your council planning office before changing the style, material or size of a door, and always for listed buildings and flats. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
Nearby
Also near Newtownabbey: Holywood (6 km), Belfast (7 km), Carrickfergus (9 km) and Castlereagh (10 km).
Other products in Newtownabbey
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium windows
- Timber windows
- Alu-clad timber windows
- Casement windows
- Flush casement windows
- Tilt and turn windows
- Sash windows
- Bay and bow windows
- Fixed and picture windows
- Composite front doors
- Sliding patio doors
- Bifold doors
- Glass-only replacement
- Acoustic triple glazing
- Security glazing
- Whole-house replacement
- New builds and self-builds
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
French doors in Newtownabbey: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. No building notice is needed for a straight replacement in Northern Ireland; we fit to the regulations and give you a written handover pack.