Doors · front and back doors
uPVC door
A uPVC door is the most affordable way to replace an old front or back door with something warm and secure. Panels, glass and colours have come a long way, and a good one with a multipoint lock is a solid, low-maintenance door.
Is it right for your home?
Suits
- Back doors and side doors
- Front doors on a tight budget
Good points
- The cheapest replacement door
- No painting
- Multipoint locking as standard
Watch out for
- Less solid than a composite door
- Thinner panels can flex over time
What a uPVC door costs
A uPVC door typically costs £840 (one uPVC front or back door and frame), with most jobs between £420 and £1,400. That includes VAT at 20%. Fitting takes 3–5 hours on site.
What you would actually pay
Typical one uPVC front or back door and frame · UK- Typical installed cost uPVC door, supplied and fitted
- £700
- VAT at 20% Standard rate
- £140
- Net cost to you
- £840
If you borrowed £840.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £23.33 a month – £840.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £23.45.
Illustration only – not a quote, not an offer of credit, and not financial advice. Rates depend on your circumstances and creditworthiness.
Where the money goes
| Element | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Door and frame A made-to-measure uPVC door in its frame, with multipoint lock and handles. | £300 – £1,000 |
| Fitting Removing the old door and frame and fitting the new one. | £120 – £360 |
Guide prices including VAT. Your actual cost depends on your home, access and specification.
What moves the price
- Panel style
A plain panel costs least. Decorative panels and glazing add to it.
- Colour
White is the base price. Colours and woodgrain foils cost more.
- Locks
A multipoint lock is standard, but the cylinder is worth upgrading to one that resists snapping if the quote doesn't include one.
What should be in a quote
If a quote is missing any of these, ask why before you compare it with another.
- The make and model of the door, its colour inside and out, and the glass in it
- Whether the outer frame is replaced too, or only the door
- The locks: a multipoint lock, and cylinders tested to resist snapping
- Removal of the old door and frame, and making good around the new one
- The threshold, and whether it meets Building Regulations for level access where needed
- FENSA or CERTASS registration, and the guarantee
Prices by region
Labour is most of the difference. Typical price (one uPVC front or back door and frame), including VAT.
| Region | Typical | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £1,100 | +25% |
| South East | £980 | +17% |
| South West | £920 | +10% |
| East of England | £890 | +6% |
| West Midlands | £870 | +4% |
| Scotland | £860 | +2% |
| East Midlands | £840 | UK average |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £840 | UK average |
| North West | £820 | −2% |
| North East | £800 | −5% |
| Wales | £790 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £740 | −12% |
Common questions
Is a uPVC door secure?
A modern one with a multipoint lock and an anti-snap cylinder is. Ask whether the door is tested to PAS 24.
Can I paint a uPVC door?
It can be sprayed with a specialist paint, but a new door in the colour you want often lasts better.
Get quotes for your home
A guide price only takes you so far. Local firms can price the work on your own home, and comparing a few quotes is the quickest way to see what is reasonable.
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