Essex
Composite and steel doors in Essex
A flat above an Essex shop may need a fire-rated door on the shared route, so we check that before suggesting a standard composite door.

Steel doors suit rear lanes and service yards, and we can price several doors on one visit to your Essex premises. Businesses across the East of England take deliveries in different ways, so we size your Essex rear door around roll cages, pallets or whatever you handle.
What do we offer in Essex?
How much does it cost in Essex?
Expect £895 to £2,295 ex VAT per door set. Landlords with flats over shops in the East of England can replace entrance doors in batches, which simplifies access and paperwork for an Essex block. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
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Which towns do you cover?
- Basildon
- Billericay
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Chelmsford
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Colchester
- Grays
- Harlow
- Southend-on-Sea
- Thurrock
- Witham
Common questions
Do you cover all of Essex?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Essex, including Basildon, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood.
What colours do steel and composite doors come in?
Steel doors are usually powder coated, and most RAL colours are available. Composite door skins come in a narrower range set by the maker, often with a wood-grain texture. Dark colours absorb more heat on sunny elevations, so check the maker's guidance.
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.
Composite and steel doors in Essex
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.