South East England
Timber Double Doors in East Sussex
Homes in East Sussex get Timber Double Doors built around the opening they have, with the timber and finish specified against local conditions.
7 of the 11 towns we cover in East Sussex are coastal, where Accoya or dense hardwood and marine-grade stainless ironmongery are the sensible specification, and 3 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 East Sussex
Timber Double Doors start at £3,200 per pair supplied and fitted, VAT included, with a typical lead time of 8–10 weeks. Try the indicative price tool for a range, or send sizes and we will be closer.
Common questions
Do both leaves need to open?
Not necessarily. A fixed slave leaf with flush bolts is more weathertight and cheaper; make both leaves working only if you will actually use the full width.
Does sea air really affect a timber door?
Yes, in two ways. Salt is hygroscopic so it holds moisture against the surface, and airborne chloride corrodes standard ironmongery quickly. Both are solvable at specification stage.
Which ironmongery survives salt air?
Grade A4 (marine) stainless steel. Standard A2 stainless and lacquered brass both fail within a few years within about a mile of open water.
What door suits a Georgian townhouse?
Six raised-and-fielded panels under a fanlight, in a painted finish. Proportion is everything: the panels step in size up the door rather than repeating equally.
What is engineered timber and why use it?
Engineered stiles are laminated from several sections with the grain alternated, so the door resists twisting far better than a solid section of the same size. Under paint it is the more stable choice.
Do you fit as well as supply?
Both. Most customers take supply and fit, which keeps the guarantee in one place. Supply-only is available if you have your own joiner.
Timber Double Doors town by town
Specification changes with exposure and housing character — each town page says how.
Other doors in East Sussex
Get a fixed price for East Sussex
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.