South East England
Victorian Timber Doors in Kent
We make and fit Victorian Timber Doors throughout Kent — measured properly, built from timber chosen for the exposure, and adjusted once they are in.
6 of the 14 towns we cover in Kent 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 Kent
Victorian Timber Doors start at £1,650 per door supplied and fitted, VAT included, with a typical lead time of 7–9 weeks. Try the indicative price tool for a range, or send sizes and we will be closer.
Common questions
What makes a door authentically Victorian?
Four panels with the upper pair taller, a bolection moulding standing proud of the panel face, and stiles wide enough to look right — usually 115mm or more.
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.
Can you match an existing door?
Yes. We take the mouldings, panel proportions and glazing pattern from the original and reproduce them. If the door is beyond saving we can still copy it before it goes.
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.
Victorian Timber Doors town by town
Specification changes with exposure and housing character — each town page says how.
Other doors in Kent
Get a fixed price for Kent
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.