French doors · Hampshire
Triple glazed French doors in Eastleigh
We arrange surveys and fitting of triple glazed French doors in Eastleigh and the SO50 area, with a written, fixed quote after a free survey.
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 Eastleigh
By midsummer Eastleigh has about 16 h 32 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 55 min, with the noon sun at about 16°. 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 Eastleigh
| 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
England sets replacement door limits through Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments): 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
We start with a survey, not a sales pitch: measurements, the structure above any bays, trickle-vent needs and escape windows. The quote that follows fixes the price, and anything unexpected on the day is agreed with you first.
- 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 Eastleigh
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.
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 Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh?
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.
Nearby
We also cover nearby Southampton (8 km), Winchester (11 km), Totton (11 km) and Hythe (12 km).
Other products in Eastleigh
- 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 Eastleigh: 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.