North East England
Georgian Timber Doors in Northumberland
Georgian Timber Doors made to measure for homes across Northumberland, surveyed on site and finished in the workshop before they are hung.
5 of the 10 towns we cover in Northumberland are coastal, where Accoya or dense hardwood and marine-grade stainless ironmongery are the sensible specification, and 5 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 Northumberland
Georgian Timber Doors start at £1,900 per door 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 I need a fanlight?
Not structurally, but the six-panel Georgian door was designed with one. Without it the proportions above the door usually look wrong.
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.
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 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.
Georgian Timber Doors town by town
Specification changes with exposure and housing character — each town page says how.
Other doors in Northumberland
Get a fixed price for Northumberland
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.