Door installation costs · 2026
Door Fitting Cost UK
Door fitting cost varies far more by door type and opening work than by labour alone. A like-for-like composite front door is a very different job from a wide aluminium bifold opening, so the useful comparison is the complete fitted project rather than an isolated hourly rate.
Quick price answer: Our model puts a typical fitted composite front door around £1,209–£2,196, French doors around £1,267–£2,157, sliding patio doors around £1,130–£2,054 and a three-panel aluminium bifold around £2,723–£4,841 at UK-average pricing.
Door fitting cost examples
These are complete fitted-market examples rather than labour-only call-out prices.
Figures are modelled UK-average fitted-market estimates from the Window Price Calculator engine, using its 24 September 2026 research refresh. They include ordinary removal, standard fitting, basic making good and VAT; scaffolding, hidden structural repairs and highly bespoke work can sit outside the range.
What actually changes the fitting cost?
The biggest movements usually come from the opening and the product, not a small difference in installer day rate.
Like-for-like replacement
Removing an existing door and fitting into a sound existing opening is the cleanest scenario. The calculator assumes ordinary removal and basic making good.
Structural alteration
Converting a window, widening an opening or installing a new lintel changes the job completely. Structural work can add four figures before the new door itself is considered.
Which door type is cheapest to fit as a complete project?
For a standard replacement opening, the model currently ranks the common options like this.
| Door type | UK-average fitted range | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Sliding patio door | £1,130–£2,054 | Relatively simple frame and sliding system |
| French doors | £1,267–£2,157 | Two hinged leaves and threshold |
| Composite front door | £1,209–£2,196 | Security hardware and door slab specification |
| 3-panel bifold | £2,723–£4,841 | Aluminium system, multiple panels and hardware |
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to fit a door in the UK?
A complete like-for-like fitted project can range from about £1,130 for a straightforward patio-door job to more than £4,841 for a three-panel bifold, depending on product and opening work.
Is door fitting included in your calculator?
Yes. The model prices supply plus standard installation, ordinary removal, basic making good and VAT rather than showing a supply-only door price.
Does creating a new opening cost more?
Yes. New or enlarged openings can involve structural work, lintels, plastering and other trades, so they should not be compared with a simple replacement fitting.
Price the door you actually want fitted.
Choose the closest door type, opening size and region to get a fitted-market estimate rather than a generic fitting rate.
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