East of England

Timber doors in Hertfordshire

We survey, make and fit made-to-measure timber doors throughout Hertfordshire, covering 11 towns from the workshop to the fitted door.

Conservation areas. St Albans, Hitchin, Hertford, Bishop's Stortford, Berkhamsted 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 Hertfordshire

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

What drawings will I need for an application?

Usually an elevation at 1:20, a section through the door and frame showing mouldings, and a written specification of timber, finish and glazing. We produce these.

What do conservation officers usually object to?

Wrong material, wrong glazing pattern, and mouldings that are close but not right. Timber matching the original pattern is rarely refused.

What door suits a 1930s semi?

A three-panel door with a wide glazed head, often leaded in a sunburst or geometric pattern. The glazed area is proportionally larger than on a Victorian door.

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.