This article will give you a guide of what to expect to pay when buying a new composite door. The example I can give you is from my experience with a local company in Frome, Somerset, UK. The aim is to give you a ball park, as there are many different types of both product and business model within the industry. The information is better than much of what I see online, which is unrealistic and both ends of the spectrum.

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Composite Door – Fitted Cost Guide (Simple Style Door)

Why composite doors cost what they do?

A glazing company must do more than just buy and fit a window. Below is a breakdown of why a window costs more than just the frames.

Built into the cost you pay is:

  • Materials- the window frame, glass, handles
  • Indirect Materials – fixings, silicone, trim, add ons, cleaners
  • Installation – a skilled fitter to install
  • Survey – an experienced installer to measure for manufacture
  • Storage and Checks – somewhere to keep the product and someone to check quality so nothing goes wrong on installation
  • Marketing
  • Sales – Salesperson and Materials – whether that is the installer or part of a company, time is required to provide a quotation
  • After Sales – engineer visits, often servicing long guarantees – often 10 years
  • Transport for both sales, fitting and service engineers
  • Showroom – not in all cases but in some
  • Bed debt/ dispute – sometimes things need to be resolved if there is a dispute
  • Mistakes – they happen and have to be factored in to the overall business

A single person business may fill all of these roles but they need to be factored into the cost. A window plus labour for fitting alone won’t be sustainable. On the other hand, some companies including the nationals) have sliding commission structures which don’t accurately reflect the costs of a window at all.

The best strategy is to get several quotes, preferably from recommendations. Read how to avoid salespeople overcharging you to make bigger commission here.

I hope this article has helped you. If you would like a quotation within an hour of the BA11 postcode I would be happy to provide one. You can get in touch on the contact me page here