French doors · County Durham
Triple glazed French doors in Durham
Triple glazed French doors for homes in Durham: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across County Durham.
uPVC or aluminium French doors, fitted with multi-point locks. 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 Durham
In Durham, midday sun in late December sits around 12° high, with roughly 7 h 13 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 Durham
| 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 England
In England, replacement external doors must meet 1.4 W/m²K, or a door set energy rating of band C (more than 60% glazed) or band B (other doors). Replacement external doors fall under the same energy rules: a competent person scheme installer (such as FENSA or Certass) self-certifies the work and notifies the council, or a building control body approves it.
Before ordering: Replacing doors on a house is normally permitted development if the new ones look similar. Flats need planning permission for a change that alters their appearance, an Article 4 direction may mean permission is needed, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
You will know exactly what you are buying: the quote states the unit build-up, frame, finish, fitting work and how Building Regulations compliance is handled. On fitting day each opening is replaced and closed up before the team moves on.
- Every opening measured, including escape and vent needs
- Frames rated for the weight of triple glass
- Old windows removed and taken away
- Each opening closed up the same day
Questions from Durham
How much are triple glazed French doors?
Our guide starts at £1,295 fitted for uPVC and £2,895 for aluminium, inc VAT.
Do I need planning permission?
Replacing an existing door on a house is normally permitted development. Making a new opening is a structural change that may need approval; flats and listed buildings have their own rules.
Do I need permission for triple glazed French doors in Durham?
In England, a replacement door on a house that looks similar is normally permitted development; flats need permission if the change alters their appearance, Article 4 areas may need permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
How long does it take to get triple glazed French doors fitted in Durham?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 4 to 7 weeks, and a door is usually fitted in a day.
Nearby
Nearby towns on our list include Chester-le-Street (9 km), Houghton-le-Spring (10 km), Stanley (13 km) and Washington (14 km).
Other products in Durham
- 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 Durham: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. Building Regulations sign-off by a competent person scheme installer or building control, as the law requires in England.