Scotland
Conservation Area Doors in Edinburgh
Homes in Edinburgh get Conservation Area Doors built around the opening they have, with the timber and finish specified against local conditions.
3 of the 6 towns we cover in Edinburgh are coastal, where Accoya or dense hardwood and marine-grade stainless ironmongery are the sensible specification, and 1 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 Edinburgh
Conservation Area Doors start at £1,950 per door supplied and fitted, VAT included, with a typical lead time of 8–11 weeks. Try the indicative price tool for a range, or send sizes and we will be closer.
Common questions
Will the council accept a new timber door?
Usually yes, if it matches the original pattern, mouldings and glazing. Refusals almost always follow proposals that change the appearance rather than the material.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conservation Area Doors town by town
Specification changes with exposure and housing character — each town page says how.
Other doors in Edinburgh
Get a fixed price for Edinburgh
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.