Dorset
Glass entrance doors in Dorset
A glass door is only as secure as what backs it up, so a shutter or grille is worth pricing too for a Dorset entrance in the South West.
If your Dorset shop has a step at the door, we raise access early, since a new door is a good moment to improve it. Owners across the South West often want more daylight at the door, so we size the leaf and side panels to suit your Dorset entrance.
What do we offer in Dorset?
How much does it cost in Dorset?
As a guide, allow £1,295 to £3,495 ex VAT per door set. Busy entrances need strong gear, and we match the patch fittings, spring and handles to the weight and daily use of your Dorset door. 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.
Do glass doors need a floor spring?
No, but most frameless glass doors use one, because there is no frame to carry a closer. The spring sits hidden in the floor and controls how the door swings and closes. A rail door can use an overhead closer to BS EN 1154 instead.
How do I make a glass door accessible?
Start with clear width, a low threshold and a light opening force. In England, Approved Document M gives a clear width of 775 mm for existing buildings, and a force of 30 N at the door edge for the first 30 degrees. Visible markings and contrasting handles also help.
How do you lock a glass door?
A glass door is usually locked with a patch lock near the floor or a lock in the bottom rail, using a cylinder and key. For stronger protection, we add a shutter or internal grille, because the toughened glass is the weakest point of the door.
Glass entrance doors in Dorset
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.