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Composite Doors · Kent & Essex · Canterbury

Composite Doors in Canterbury

The classic look of timber with the strength and security of modern materials. Secured by Design, with a 10-year guarantee on the slab.

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The basics

Why a composite door? in Canterbury

A composite door is built from several layers, a solid timber core wrapped in a weatherproof outer skin, combining the strengths of different materials instead of relying on just one.

The result keeps the appearance people want from a traditional front door, built from materials that perform over time, whatever the weather throws at it. Fitted by our own trained team.

Solid core, more secure than hollow doors
Better insulated than solid timber
No painting, sanding or varnishing
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A navy composite door with obscure glazed panels and a side window, in red brickwork
86 styles
From traditional panelled designs to contemporary flush finishes.
Styles & finishes

86 styles, built around your home

From traditional panelled designs to contemporary flush finishes, with a wide choice of colours, glazing and hardware so the entrance suits the property itself.

Grey traditional panelled composite front door with glazed side panels
Timeless

Traditional panelled

Classic panelled designs that suit period and traditional homes, in a wide range of colours.

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Security & finishes

Secure by design, finished your way

A black composite front door with diamond glazing, in a brick porch

Secured by Design

A police-backed security standard, independently confirmed rather than a marketing claim.

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High-security locks

High-security locks and cylinders fitted as standard, on a solid, reinforced core.

A bright pink composite front door with a glazed side panel, in red brickwork

Colours & RAL finishes

A standard colour range plus additional RAL colours for a fully bespoke finish.

A salmon pink composite door with diamond glazing and a glazed side panel

Decorative glazing

Decorative glazing options to add light and character to the entrance.

Woodgrain and dual colour

Woodgrain-effect finishes and dual colour options let you have a different shade inside and out, so the door suits both the hallway and the front of the house.

A grey composite front door with glazed panels and a matching glazed side panel

Reinforced frames

Frames that keep the whole door assembly rigid under pressure, resisting forced entry.

Light oak French doors set under a brick arch, opening onto a patio

Woodgrain & dual colour

A consistent, factory-built finish without the knots and variation of solid timber.

A cream composite front door seen from inside the hallway, with two glazed panes
Included as standard

Everything included as standard

Every composite door comes fully specified, fitted and adjusted until it opens, closes and locks exactly as it should.

Solid core wrapped in a weatherproof skin
Secured by Design, high-security locks
A choice of 86 door styles
Standard and bespoke RAL colours
Decorative and obscure glazing options
Woodgrain-effect and dual colour finishes
FENSA-certified installation, signed off
10-year guarantee on slab and frame
How it works

From survey to fitted front door

A clear, proven process from first enquiry through to a door that opens, closes and locks exactly as it should.

01

Free survey

We measure the opening and discuss style, colour and glazing options.

02

Design & fixed quote

You receive a specification and a clear, itemised quote.

03

Manufacture

Your door is built to your exact requirements.

04

Installation

Our expert team fits the door and checks operation before handover.

05

Sign off & guarantee

Signed off and backed by our product and installation guarantees.

01Free survey

We measure the opening and discuss style, colour and glazing options.

02Design & fixed quote

You receive a specification and a clear, itemised quote.

03Manufacture

Your door is built to your exact requirements.

04Installation

Our expert team fits the door and checks operation before handover.

05Sign off & guarantee

Signed off and backed by our product and installation guarantees.

Composite or UPVC?

For the front of the house, most homeowners find the extra rigidity and premium finish of composite worth the investment. UPVC remains a sensible, cost-effective choice for back and side entrances where visual impact matters less.

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The difference

Composite vs timber and UPVC

A layered construction that combines the strengths of different materials instead of relying on just one.

A composite door
Solid core, resists forced entry
Better insulated than solid timber
No painting, sanding or varnishing
Resists warping, fading and cracking
A consistent, factory-built finish
Secured by Design, 10-year guarantee
A standard timber or UPVC door
Timber expands and contracts
Regular painting and treating needed
Hollow UPVC is less rigid
Timber can warp and crack in sun
Natural variation and knots in timber
Guarantees vary by product
Why composite

What a composite front door delivers

Secure by design

A solid core, high-security locks and reinforced frames, to a police-backed Secured by Design standard.

Warm and weatherproof

Better insulated than solid timber, resisting warping, fading and cracking in any weather.

Low maintenance

No painting, sanding or varnishing, just the traditional look without the upkeep.

Built around your home

86 styles, standard and RAL colours, decorative glazing and dual finishes to suit the property.

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Slab & frame guarantee
Against warping and bowing
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Recent work

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Common questions

Composite door FAQs in Canterbury

What is the difference between composite and UPVC doors?

Composite doors use a solid core wrapped in a weatherproof skin, giving greater rigidity, security and a more premium finish. UPVC doors are a cost-effective option, particularly for back and side entrances.

Are composite doors secure?

Yes. Our composite doors are Secured by Design approved, a police-backed standard, with high-security locks and cylinders fitted as standard on a solid, reinforced core.

How long does installation take?

Composite doors are made to order, with most installations completed within 12 to 15 working days from confirmation of your order. More decorative designs may take slightly longer.

What colours and styles are available?

We offer 86 door styles, a standard colour range plus additional RAL colours, decorative glazing, and woodgrain-effect or dual colour finishes.

What guarantee comes with the door?

A 10-year manufacturer guarantee on the slab against warping and bowing, a 10-year guarantee on the frame, and FENSA-certified installation.

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Looking for a service other than Composite Doors in Canterbury?

We provide a whole range of glazing options for our Canterbury clients:

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Not in Canterbury? Still looking for Composite Doors near you?

We cover Kent, Essex and the London boroughs between them:

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We also install composite doors in Harbledown, Thanington, Hoaden, Boughton-under-Blean and Garlinge Green.

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