Melrose · Scottish Borders · TD postcodes
Edwardian Timber Doors in Melrose
Homes in Melrose get Edwardian Timber Doors built around the opening they have, with the timber and finish specified against local conditions.
Specifying a door for Melrose
Melrose sees a normal share of west-coast weather without the salt load of a seafront opening. Engineered stiles and a properly sealed bottom rail handle it comfortably.
Housing in and around Melrose is largely stone and rendered cottage stock, which suits ledged, braced and boarded doors with a plank face and long strap hinges. We match the mouldings and panel proportions to what is already on the street rather than fitting a generic pattern.
- Exposure
- Moderately exposed — TD postcode area
- Timber
- Engineered redwood or hardwood
- Weather detail
- a full weatherbar, drip mould and rebated cill
- Ironmongery
- Stainless or quality plated ironmongery
- Recoating
- Every five to seven years on the weather elevation
Planning note. Melrose has designated conservation areas and a number of listed frontages. Conservation status can remove permitted development rights on front elevations, and an Article 4 direction can tighten that further. Replacing like-for-like in timber is rarely a problem; changing the material or the glazing pattern usually is. We produce the elevations, sections and written specification a planning or listed building consent application needs. Check with Scottish Borders planning before ordering.
Price and lead time in Melrose
Edwardian Timber Doors start at £1,650 per door supplied and fitted, VAT included. Typical lead time is 7–9 weeks from survey. Use the indicative price tool for a range in about a minute.
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.
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.
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.
What door suits a stone cottage?
A ledged, braced and boarded door with long strap hinges. Openings are usually low and rarely square, so the door is made to the opening as found.
Is timber a sustainable choice?
Responsibly sourced timber is the only mainstream door material that stores carbon rather than emitting it in manufacture, and a timber door can be repaired rather than replaced.
Can you work to an architect's specification?
Yes. Send the drawings and schedule and we will price against them, flagging anything that will not perform as drawn.
Nearby
We cover the rest of Scottish Borders too.
Get a fixed price for Melrose
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.