North West England
Timber Stable Doors in Cumbria
We make and fit Timber Stable Doors throughout Cumbria — measured properly, built from timber chosen for the exposure, and adjusted once they are in.
4 of the 11 towns we cover in Cumbria are coastal, where Accoya or dense hardwood and marine-grade stainless ironmongery are the sensible specification, and 7 carry designated conservation areas where the glazing pattern and mouldings need to match what is already there.
Timber moves. The trick is not to stop it but to allow for it — correct moisture content at the workshop, sealed end grain, a finish that lets vapour out and keeps water off, and clearances set for the season you fit in.
Price and lead time in Cumbria
Timber Stable Doors start at £1,600 per door supplied and fitted, VAT included, with a typical lead time of 6–8 weeks. Try the indicative price tool for a range, or send sizes and we will be closer.
Common questions
Do the two halves lock together?
Yes. A stable door has a shootbolt or drop bolt that ties the leaves so the whole door operates as one when closed.
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.
How secure is a timber door?
A well-built timber door with a multipoint lock and reinforced keeps is at least as secure as a composite equivalent. The lock and the frame fixings matter more than the leaf material.
Do I need building regulations approval?
Replacing a door like-for-like usually does not need approval, but the new door must meet current thermal and safety-glazing standards. We specify to comply as standard.
Can you make non-standard shapes?
Arched heads, splayed jambs, tapered cills and out-of-square openings are routine. Old buildings are rarely square and we build to the opening as found.
How do I look after the finish?
Wash the door twice a year with mild soapy water and check the bottom rail and cill for standing water. Recoating intervals depend on exposure and aspect — south and west elevations go first.
Timber Stable Doors town by town
Specification changes with exposure and housing character — each town page says how.
Other doors in Cumbria
Get a fixed price for Cumbria
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.