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Great work. Kris explained what he would do clearly and provided a competitive quote for the eork. He was able to start quickly and work days that accommodated my schedule and needs. I love the finished result and he explained how to care for it. Great workmanship - would hire him again.

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Adam did a great job with our flooring. He was friendly, worked quickly and well priced. Would definitely use again.

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Job booked in quickly and carried out professionally for a fair price. Would recommend.

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Upgrade your home’s curb appeal with beautifully crafted external wooden doors. Rated People connects you with local experts skilled in installing and customising a variety of doors, including hardwood front doors and wooden French doors. Whether you’re replacing an old door or installing a new frame and door combination, find trusted professionals to bring your vision to life. Post your job for free and receive up to three quotes today.

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External wooden door experts

External wooden doors come in a range of styles and materials to match any home:

  • Hardwood Front Doors: Durable, stylish, and secure, these doors make a lasting impression and can be customized with decorative glazing or panels.
  • External Wooden French Doors: Perfect for connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, French doors add elegance and natural light to your home.
  • Wooden Door and Frame Sets: A complete door and frame combination ensures a seamless fit and enhances security.
  • Custom Wooden Doors: Tailored to your design preferences, custom wooden doors can include unique features like intricate carvings, special finishes, or bespoke sizes.

How much does it cost to install external wooden doors?

The cost of installing external wooden doors varies depending on size, materials, and additional features:

  • Hardwood Front Doors: Installing a hardwood front door typically costs between £500 and £1,500, depending on the design and finish.
  • French Doors: Wooden French doors range from £800 to £2,500, with costs depending on size, glazing, and hardware.
  • Door and Frame Sets: Installing a door with its frame can add £200 to £500 to the overall cost.

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How long does installation take?

The installation time for external wooden doors depends on the door type and the complexity of the job:

  • Standard Front Door: Installation typically takes 3-5 hours, including fitting and adjustments.
  • French Doors: Installing French doors can take 6-8 hours, as precise alignment and glazing work are required.
  • Door and Frame Sets: Adding a frame may extend the installation time by 2-3 hours.

Other external wooden door FAQs

Do external wooden doors need regular maintenance?

Yes, external wooden doors require periodic maintenance, such as painting or staining, to protect them from weather damage and maintain their appearance.

Are wooden front doors secure?

When paired with high-quality locks and hardware, wooden front doors provide excellent security and durability.

Can wooden French doors be energy-efficient?

Yes, with proper glazing and seals, wooden French doors can be energy-efficient, keeping your home warm and reducing drafts.

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C & C developments is a small family ran business and has over 19 years in the trade. We carry out jobs from fitting internal/external doors to bespoke storage units and pretty much everything else in-between. Please take a look through our gallery and reviews.

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Reviewed by Andrew on 18/1/2025

Really pleased with the service received from C&C Developments. Sameday service at short notice. Will definitely use again. Courteous and professional.

CJ Interiors is a new self employed buisness and is based in Tameside... We cover all of the north west. I am a qualified kitchen and bedroom fitter and also cover all aspects of interior joinery... I also cover a majority of other aspects of building work.... brickwork, plumbing, plastering, man with van, removals and have a specialist wall mural/paint effects person on board with us.

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Reviewed by Harriet on 2/7/2023

Top quality work by quality guys - so timely, so considerate and beyond diligent. Delighted with the end product!

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Reviewed by Jo on 8/10/2024

Mark was great, super efficient, informative and happy with result!

We provide a professional building service throughout Lancashire and Cheshire. The business undertakes commercial projects and all kinds of private work I.e New Build single and two story extensions structural work full refurbishments and all aspects of construction with a large Client base . Please feel free to call between 9 am and 5 pm Monday - Thursday and 9 -12.30 on Fridays.The business is closed at the weekends W we are a member of the National Federation of Builders

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Reviewed by Martin on 2/5/2025

Karl did a good job taking care to make minimal mess and noise. He understood my requirements and explained what he was doing in just the right detail.

ANR Construction are a company based in St Ives Cambridgeshire. We specialise in all aspects of the building trade from larger Construction projects to smaller and more intricate interior works. We have professional tradesmen with NVQs in City and Guilds.

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Reviewed by Glyn on 13/4/2024

Slow measured start- due to getting out of date fixtures - fittings brought upto new standards - finished well and good quality work

My name is Jamie. I run j.smith & son roofing and building Ltd. We are a family run business that's been running for almost 30 years. I have been running it myself for the past 14 years. We also offer free quotes and all work comes under guarantee and also fully insured. Fascia/soffits Guttering Porches Aluminium guttering Cast guttering Lead work Lead roofing Flat roofs Dry ridge Dry verge Roof repairs New roofs Chimneys removed Conservatory tiled roofs plus much more We also give a 15 year quarantee with most work. We will beat any like for like, genuine quote by 20% These are the services we can provide: -Block Paving -Slabbing -Gravel -Driveways -Patio's -Fencing -Tarmac -Patio/Driveway Cleaning -Landscaping

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Reviewed by simon on 28/12/2023

Excellent communication, friendly and professional. The work was completed to a great standard and at a good price. I would recommend, great job.

We are General Contractors and can undertake renovations/refurbishments as well as newbuild homes or extensions. We have qualified electricians, plumbers and highly carpenters. No job is too big or complicated. The principles of the business have combined experience of over 15 years and we pride ourselves on leaving our customers very happy.

London Development uk ltd is our company, we have been trading for over 12 years in the construction business. - We are a fully insured company with a big portfolio of jobs completed and we are friendly and reliable on any work and business that is coming across. - We can do big jobs as new buildings or full refurbishments, basements, extensions, lofts conversions etc and also we can do small jobs as bathroom refurbishments or even smaller is always space and time for a new job. - We guarantee you that you will get the best workmanship on your job with best skills and acknowledge in the construction industry, time effective and costly effective for customers. Try our company and you will gain the benefits!!!

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Reviewed by Rita on 25/12/2023

Peter contacted me and was amazing, professional with his quote and recommendation. Very clean, tidy service and very open and honest. Peter and his team are excellent builders.

An accomplished business where customer needs comes first. We are a dependable team with 25 years experience. Our aim is to attain positive communication with our customers as well as providing reasonable prices for all our clientele. Our specialties expand to various qualities, and we are profoundly able in achieving and carrying out plastering and rendering, painting, boiler installations, unvented cylinders, gas safe checks, bathroom renovations and all home improvements. Collectively, our main goal is to ensure our customer is content and that our work reaches their full expectations.

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Reviewed by Chandrakant on 14/4/2025

An appointment was rearranged for Lewis and his Adrian to come and give me a quote for my driveway. They arrived on time.

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Arek, and I’m a general builder with over 12 years of experience in the industry. I love working with wood, but over the years, I’ve gained a lot of experience in tasks like building stud walls, plastering, rendering, painting, decorating, fitting skirting boards and architraves, tiling, laying laminate floors, and outdoor work such as footpaths and bricklaying. I take pride in doing a good job and always aim to deliver results that my clients are happy with. Whether it’s a small repair or a bigger project, I work hard to get the job done properly and on time. If you’re looking for someone reliable who pays attention to detail, feel free to get in touch. I’d be happy to discuss your project and see how I can help. Look on my instagram for more photos @fapropertyservice

At sixways property services we cover most domestic and commercial plumbing services,

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Reviewed by Mark on 16/10/2020

Unfortunately on two occasions now Grant has agreed to attend a job and not shown up. After the first time, I gave him the benefit of the doubt. That was a mistake. It’s a shame as he seems like a nice guy who does a good job, but if it’s reliable you’re after, I’d go elsewhere.

J R Griffiths roofing we specialise at 're roofing, slate tiles and leadwork. also chimney work undertook. Rubber roof and also grp

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Reviewed by John on 7/8/2022

Reasonably priced, job completed the next day couldn't ask for anything more.

AK Construction SW LTD is an experienced, growing building company based in Taunton, Somerset. We cover all aspects of the building, maintenance and decoration trades and we love to leave a finished job that we can be proud of. We're well known for the quality of our work and attention to detail. As such, our services are sought after from small jobs to larger projects like extensions and refurbishments. We also specialise in bespoke English Larch decking and fencing as well as outdoor offices and garden rooms to transform your outdoor areas and add long lasting kerb appeal to your home. We're available to undertake a diverse range of jobs big and small, from skilled and detailed refurbishments, bathroom remodelling, kitchen installations, carpentry, decorating, plumbing, general building and electrical repairs, to complete renovations, improvements and property extensions. Our small and friendly team of skilled tradesmen take pride in our work and strive to finish each job to a high standard and would love to come and quote for your needs. All work fully insured.

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Reviewed by tim on 18/12/2024

Fred and his team did a brilliant job replacing my bathroom floor and shower. Every effort was made to ensure job was completed to the highest standard and we can’t be happier with the finished product. Would highly recommend AK constructions SW for your building needs.

My self and my workers have a nice way of working with clients we’re friendly polite and very clean and respectful of other people homes as we too have lovely homes . We work hard to keep clients happy and resolve problems that come there way through building projects. We also can show many recommendations from our own neighbours to people we have never met . Many thanks mark

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Reviewed by Megan on 4/4/2024

Mark was very responsive and really helpful and informative when providing a quote for some underpinning and structural repair work. Would definitely recommend.

I'm the guy in the back, I made a name for myself in commercial construction but as times change i am now only doing domestic work

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Reviewed by Lorraine on 21/5/2021

Good job

Campbell’s Roofing & Joinery is a Dunfermline-based contractor that delivers two complementary services under one roof: Roofing – installation of new pitched or flat roofs, replacement of damaged coverings, emergency and scheduled repairs, plus roofline work such as fascias, soffits and guttering. Joinery/Carpentry – bespoke interior and exterior wood-work for new-builds, extensions and refurbishments, including structural timber framing, doors, windows, decking and finish-joinery details. The Team has been working for almost 20 years, giving it close to two decades of hands-on experience with both traditional Scottish construction and modern materials. That depth of know-how lets the team handle projects from minor leak fixes to full roof-and-loft renovations while providing the neat, purpose-made joinery that ties everything together

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Reviewed by Jennifer on 2/7/2025

Prompt reply to enquiry. Very helpful and carried out job professionally and pleasant. Would not hesitate in using again and would recommend this company.

The company carries out various small and large building and restoration works, mainly for the domestic market. The company also specialises in lime mortar repointing and rebuilding of brick structures built from lime based aggregates.

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Reviewed by Carolyn on 27/3/2025

Andrew quoted on the job and stuck to quote. He explained what needed doing in lay person language. The job looked tidy and he explained when to wash the patio so as it to disturb new mortar. I am very pleased with this job. Thank you Andrew

Goldsmith's building services for reliable tradesmen , professionalism and quality workmanship.

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Reviewed by Aaron on 27/4/2024

Did a great job measuring and putting up my blinds. Showed up on time, very reasonable price and a nice bloke

With over 10 years in the joinery trade, our team aims to provide the best service for our customers.

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Reviewed by David on 15/6/2025

Great work and happy with the follow up. Good communication.

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