French doors · Edinburgh and the Lothians
Triple glazed French doors in Edinburgh
If you live in Edinburgh (EH1) and want triple glazed French doors, start with a free survey: every opening measured, then a written quote that fixes the price.
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 Edinburgh
By midsummer Edinburgh has about 17 h 37 min of daylight, but in December only around 6 h 58 min, with the noon sun at about 11°. Triple glazing keeps more heat in during those long, dark months; big south and west windows may suit solar-control glass for summer.
Guide prices in Edinburgh
| 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 Scotland
In Scotland, replacement external doors must meet 1.6 W/m²K. Replacing a door or window, frame and all, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Planning: A replacement door on a house that looks similar to the existing one is generally permitted development; check with your council for flats and conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
After the free survey you get a written quote naming the frame system, the glass build-up and the whole-window U-value for every item. Windows are made to order, then fitted, sealed and made good, one opening at a time.
- Guide prices published, not hidden
- No pressure: the quote is yours to keep
- Frames, glass and fitting in one contract
- Advice on planning and consents before you order
Questions from Edinburgh
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.
Are French doors secure?
Modern French doors lock at multiple points on both leaves. We specify PAS 24 tested doorsets where available.
How long does it take to get triple glazed French doors fitted in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh?
In Scotland, a replacement door on a house that looks similar is generally permitted development; check with your council for flats and conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
Nearby
Nearby towns on our list include Musselburgh (9 km), Dalkeith (10 km), Kirkcaldy (18 km) and Dunfermline (21 km).
Other products in Edinburgh
- 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 Edinburgh: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. No building warrant is needed for a straight replacement in Scotland; we fit to the building standards and give you a written handover pack.