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Our front door is very draughty and, as it is recessed, fitting a door curtain would be either tricky or unsightly. Therefore, we are thinking of getting a new door - any advice on what factors to consider, how to measure up to ensure no draughts and recommendations of where to buy one.

Thanks

One of the big problems with buying a new front door is size..

You will almost certainly need to get it cut down to fit..


B&Q do not provide a cut down service and as far as I know neither doe Wickes..


Whittens in Peckham Hill Street has a good selection of doors and does provide a cutting down service.

(note) It is up to you to take accurate measurements of the door doorframe allowing for space for door to fit.

You will not get a refund if you make a mistake..


You then need to decide if your door is to be glazed.. and buy safety glass to your measurements..


Then you need to buy Door furniture.. Letterbox, Locks, Hinges and fittings..


Then you need Primer 2-3 coats / Paint 2 coats Which you can do yourself or get a painter to do it for you..


You need to insure that the door frame is strong enough to take the weight of your new door.

Safety glass is very heavy.


Then you need a good carpenter to fit your door..


It is an expensive procedure..


Good luck :)


DulwichFox

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> Seabag Wrote:

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> > I was quoted in the region of ?5 k

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> Blimey, that is expensive. I was thinking of

> getting a new front door myself, but if that's the

> price I may have to rethink.



For the real deal Victorian/ Banham lock 'Oooo look at my door' version + frame and fitting.


I'm sure off the peg may be cheaper




(*Bob* what were you quoted? i'm passing later so will slow down to see if you've gone all "London Door Company" at yours")

Doors place on Kirkdale in Sydenham, tell the tall gent that Malumbu sent you. He can sort out a capenter too.



Otherwise the Old Bath House in Sydenham, tell Pete that Malumbu sent you, his missis doesn't seem to know very much. It's a treasure trove of reclamation.

3k. Have it fitted professionally, but paint it yourself to save....... Another 1k! I think we used London Doors or something like that - 10 year guarantee if you agree to paint it within a week if I'm recalling the contract details accurately.

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