Dorset
Composite and steel doors in Dorset
Steel doors suit rear lanes and service yards, and we can price several doors on one visit to your Dorset premises.
A worn frame can undo a good door, so on your Dorset job in the South West we check the wall, fixings and threshold first. Landlords with flats over shops in the South West can replace entrance doors in batches, which simplifies access and paperwork for a Dorset block.
What do we offer in Dorset?
How much does it cost in Dorset?
Budget £895 to £2,295 ex VAT per door set. Your Dorset shop may have a rear door that gets little attention, so we check how it locks, seals and closes before quoting. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
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Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Dorset?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorchester, Poole.
Is a composite door suitable for a flat above a shop?
Yes, as long as the fire requirements are met. A door from a shared stair or from the shop into a flat may need to be a fire door, so a standard composite door is not always right. Fire-rated composite doorsets exist for that use.
Is a composite or steel door better for a shop's back door?
Steel is usually the stronger choice for a rear lane or yard door, and composite suits a door that also needs to look good and keep heat in. Composite doors can be tested to PAS 24, so the real answer depends on risk, use and appearance.
Can a steel door be a fire exit?
Yes, provided it opens in the direction of escape where required and has hardware that works without a key. BS EN 1125 panic bars or BS EN 179 emergency exit devices are used for this. Your fire risk assessment should confirm what the door needs.
Composite and steel doors in Dorset
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.