North East England

Timber doors in County Durham

We survey, make and fit made-to-measure timber doors throughout County Durham, covering 10 towns from the workshop to the fitted door.

Coastal openings. Peterlee, Seaham sit close enough to open water that salt-laden air drives the specification: Accoya or dense hardwood, a high-build microporous coating and grade A4 marine stainless ironmongery.

Conservation areas. Durham, Barnard Castle carry designated conservation areas or listed frontages. Like-for-like timber replacement is rarely refused; changing material or glazing pattern usually is. We produce drawings for consent applications.

Door types we make for County Durham

All twenty-four types are available here, supplied and fitted with a ten-year guarantee.

Timber Front Doors

Made-to-measure front doors in engineered or solid timber, factory finished.

from £1,350 per door

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Oak Front Doors

Solid European oak entrance doors with a natural oiled or stained finish.

from £2,400 per door

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Hardwood Front Doors

Dense hardwood entrance doors built for security and long service life.

from £1,850 per door

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Accoya Front Doors

Modified timber that barely moves — the specification for exposed and coastal sites.

from £2,600 per door

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Painted Timber Doors

Spray-finished in any RAL or heritage colour, cured before it leaves the workshop.

from £1,450 per door

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Bespoke Timber Doors

One-off doors drawn from scratch — non-standard sizes, arches and glazing.

from £2,200 per door

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Common questions

Can modern sealed units go in a heritage door?

Slim-profile units down to around 11mm can, and they are frequently accepted where a chunky modern unit would not be. Some listed buildings still require single glazing.

Do I need permission to change a door in a conservation area?

Often. Conservation area status can remove permitted development rights for front elevations, and Article 4 directions tighten it further. Check with the local planning authority before ordering.

What door suits a Victorian terrace?

A four-panel door with a bolection moulding and an etched or obscured upper light. Stile widths matter — narrow modern stiles make the proportions look wrong immediately.

Will the colour fade?

Modern microporous coatings hold colour well, though very dark colours on south-facing elevations work hardest. We will advise if a chosen colour is likely to be a maintenance burden.

Do you work on listed buildings?

Regularly. Listed building consent is a separate process from planning, and we can supply the drawings and specification your application needs.

What happens if the door needs adjusting later?

First-season adjustment is included. Timber settles, buildings move, and a small tweak after a winter is normal rather than a fault.