South East England
Edwardian Timber Doors in West Sussex
We make and fit Edwardian Timber Doors throughout West Sussex — measured properly, built from timber chosen for the exposure, and adjusted once they are in.
5 of the 12 towns we cover in West 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.
A timber door is a structural component that happens to be decorative. Get the species, the finish and the weatherbar right and it will outlast anything moulded; get them wrong and it will swell, drop and stick within a couple of winters.
Price and lead time in West Sussex
Edwardian 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
How does an Edwardian door differ from a Victorian one?
The mouldings simplify, the top light gets bigger, and glazing becomes decorative — leaded, coloured or etched — where the Victorian door was mostly solid.
What timber holds up best near the coast?
Accoya first, then dense hardwoods. Modified timber barely moves with humidity swings, which is exactly the load a coastal door is under.
How often should a coastal door be recoated?
Three to five years on exposed elevations, against seven or more inland. Salt-facing elevations always go first.
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 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 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.
Edwardian Timber Doors town by town
Specification changes with exposure and housing character — each town page says how.
Other doors in West Sussex
Get a fixed price for West Sussex
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.