Door Installation in Dundee
From £850
| Service | Typical price in Dundee |
|---|---|
| Casement Windows | £305 - £783 |
| Sash Windows | £522 - £957 |
| Bay Windows | £1,044 - £2,784 |
| Door Installation | £740 - £1,566 |
| Window Repair | £77 - £218 |
Composite and uPVC door installation in Dundee
If your front or back door is draughty, hard to lock, or just looking dated, Dundee homeowners usually go for a composite or uPVC replacement. Sitting on the Tay estuary, Dundee catches exposed East Scotland coastal weather with notable wind off the water, which puts real pressure on door seals and hinges if they’re not kept in good condition. Once summed up as “Jute, Jam and Journalism,” Dundee has reinvented itself in recent years around its waterfront and the V&A museum, and a well-chosen composite door tends to suit that character better than a generic white uPVC one.
Why locals choose us
- Composite, uPVC and bifold doors with multi-point locking as standard
- Sitting on the Tay estuary, Dundee catches exposed East Scotland coastal weather with notable wind off the water
- A range of colours and finishes to suit both period and modern frontages
- Sandstone tenements from Dundee’s jute-manufacturing boom line much of the city, with former mill buildings now converted for other uses
- Letterbox, cat flap and glazing panel options fitted to order
Pricing in Dundee
With a local price factor of 0.87x, a door installation in Dundee generally falls between £740 and £1566, depending on size, spec and how much work is done in one visit.
Areas we cover around Dundee
We cover Dundee and the surrounding area, including Perth, Arbroath, Montrose, Blairgowrie and Forfar. If you’re just outside these areas, get in touch anyway - we can usually still help.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between composite and uPVC doors? Composite doors have a solid timber-effect core that’s more resistant to warping and generally more secure, while uPVC doors cost less but can flex slightly more over time. Most Dundee homeowners upgrading a front door go composite; uPVC is more common for less visible back or side doors.
How secure are modern replacement doors? Multi-point locking systems, reinforced frames and toughened glass panels are all standard on the doors we fit, which is a significant step up from older single-lock doors still found on older properties in Dundee.
Can I get a matching front and back door in Dundee? Yes - most ranges let you match colour and hardware finish across front, back and side doors so they look consistent from both inside and outside the property.
Windows and doors in Dundee - local context
Distinctive sandstone tenement flats in Broughty Ferry and West End, jute-worker terraces in Lochee and Hilltown, plus 1960s multi-storey blocks in Menzieshill.
Dominant era of housing stock: Victorian sandstone tenements and jute-era terraces.
Heritage note: Around 20 conservation areas including Broughty Ferry and the West End.
- Broughty Ferry
- West End
- Ferry Road
- Barnhill
- Downfield
Postcodes we cover in Dundee
- DD1
- DD2
- DD3
- DD4
- DD5
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.