Morningside · Edinburgh · EH postcodes
Oak Front Doors in Morningside
Oak Front Doors for Morningside properties: a free measured survey, a fixed price, and a door that still closes cleanly in the winter.
Specifying a door for Morningside
Morningside 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 Morningside is largely Georgian and Regency townhouse stock, which suits six-panel raised-and-fielded doors set under a radial fanlight. We match the mouldings and panel proportions to what is already on the street rather than fitting a generic pattern.
- Exposure
- Moderately exposed — EH 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
Price and lead time in Morningside
Oak Front Doors start at £2,400 per door supplied and fitted, VAT included. Typical lead time is 8–10 weeks from survey. Use the indicative price tool for a range in about a minute.
Common questions
Does an oak door need oiling or painting?
Oak is normally oiled or left with a UV-stabilised translucent finish so the grain shows. It can be painted, but most people who choose oak want to see it.
What door suits a Georgian townhouse?
Six raised-and-fielded panels under a fanlight, in a painted finish. Proportion is everything: the panels step in size up the door rather than repeating equally.
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.
How do I look after the finish?
Wash the door twice a year with mild soapy water and check the bottom rail and cill for standing water. Recoating intervals depend on exposure and aspect — south and west elevations go first.
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Get a fixed price for Morningside
Send sizes or a photograph and we will come back with an indicative range, then survey free of charge before anything is made.