Back doors
Composite back doors, fully fitted
Short answer
A composite back door has a solid core inside a tough outer skin, so it is more rigid and better at shrugging off weather than a standard panel door. That makes it a strong choice for the back of the house, which is often out of sight and takes the most rain. Our composite doors start from £1,099 fully fitted, with the exact price confirmed after a free survey.
Why choose composite at the back
Back doors are where many break-ins start, because they are hidden from the street and give an intruder time. A composite door's solid core resists being forced and flexes less at the lock than a lighter door, so the multipoint lock keeps its grip along the full edge.
The back of a house is also where doors take the worst weather, particularly on exposed gardens. A composite slab with a weather-resistant skin holds its shape and colour well, and the frame seals keep driving rain out. For a door you use every day to get to the bins, the garden or the car, that rigidity also means a solid, quiet close.
Composite or uPVC for a back door
Our uPVC doors start from £799 fully fitted and suit many back doors well, especially where budget comes first or the door is sheltered. Composite costs more but gives a thicker, stronger leaf and a more solid feel. If the back door faces an open field, an alleyway or a side passage, composite is often worth the difference. Our back door cost guide sets out what moves the price either way.
Glazing options
A back door often leads from a kitchen, so light matters. You can choose a solid door, a small vision panel, a half glazed door or a design with more glass. Obscure glass keeps privacy where the door faces a neighbour, and laminated glass adds security. Every option uses safety glass suited to a door.
- Solid: maximum privacy and security
- Small vision panel: a little light and a view out
- Half glazed: much brighter kitchens and utility rooms
- Obscure or decorative patterns for privacy
Cat flaps and pet doors
A cat flap can be built into a composite back door when it is made, which gives a neater, better sealed result than cutting a hole in an existing door. The flap position is set at survey to suit your cat and the step outside. Our guide to cat flaps in uPVC and composite doors explains the options.
Colours and finishes
Composite back doors come in a wide range of colours, from greys and greens to woodgrain finishes, and can be dual colour so the kitchen side stays white or matches your interior. Matching the back door to your windows keeps the rear of the house looking consistent.
What the fitted price includes
Fully fitted means the survey, the made-to-measure door and frame, removal and disposal of the old door, fitting, sealing inside and out and making good around the frame. The written quote lists it all before you commit, so there is nothing added later.
Common questions
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