Entrance Doors
Premium composite and steel entrance doors. Secured by Design accredited, thermally efficient, and available in a wide range of styles and colours.
Our Door Range
Palladio Composite Doors
Palladio composite entrance doors — the ultimate in Irish-made monocoque fibreglass construction with triple-glazed glass and Secured by Design accreditation.
Composite Doors
Palladio composite entrance doors with clean modern lines, fibreglass GRP skin, solid core, and PAS 24 security.
Gerda Steel Doors
Gerda RC2 standard steel security doors (BS EN 1627:2011) with RC3 upgrade available on Optima and Thermo Premium, multi-layer insulation, and advanced multi-point locking.
Steel Front Doors
Bespoke SteelR RC4 rated (BS EN 1627:2011 single-leaf unglazed) steel entrance doors in 200+ RAL colours with FD30 fire rated option and PAS 24 security.
Systems We Install
Palladio
Irish-engineered 65mm GRP fibreglass monocoque composite entrance doors — moulded as a single shell, no separate skins bonded to a core. Whole-door U-values 0.85 W/m²K (solid) / 0.98 W/m²K (glazed), PAS 24-compliant 10-point locking, 12-year manufacturer warranty on the door slab. 13 heritage-stable colours including Anthracite, Chartwell Green, Bog Oak, Oxford Blue, Burgundy and Rosewood.
Gerda
Polish-engineered reinforced steel security doors tested to RC2 (BS EN 1627:2011) as standard, with RC3 upgrade available on the Optima and Thermo Premium ranges. ALTUS range 88mm thick (U-value 0.74–0.81 W/m²K), THERMO PRIME 75mm (0.79–0.9 W/m²K). Multi-layer thermal insulation, up to 12-point locking, 200+ RAL powder-coated finishes. Recognised by home insurers.
Standard Composite
Our entry-composite range — GRP skin bonded to a timber core with PAS 24 multi-point locking. Excellent security and weatherproofing at an accessible price point for properties where Palladio is above budget. Request a free quote.
SteelR Bespoke Steel
Architect-led bespoke steel entrance doors from our sister brand. Tested to BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 (single leaf, unglazed) — a step above standard residential ratings. Any panel design, any size, any RAL colour. Paired with our installation service for a fully-managed end-to-end spec for contemporary and period renovations where a statement entrance matters.
How to Choose the Right Entrance Door
Security
All our doors exceed PAS 24:2022. For standard residential security, any composite or Palladio will meet building regulations and insurance expectations. For homes insured by high-net-worth underwriters (Hiscox, Chubb, AIG Private Client), Gerda steel doors (RC2 standard, RC3 upgrade on Optima and Thermo Premium per BS EN 1627:2011) are increasingly required — RC3 resists 5 minutes of sustained tool attack with heavy tools. For higher resistance specifications, our SteelR range is tested to BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 (single leaf, unglazed).
Thermal Performance
Entrance doors are often the weakest point in an otherwise well-insulated home. Palladio achieves whole-door U-values of 0.85 W/m²K (solid) / 0.98 W/m²K (glazed) thanks to its 65mm GRP fibreglass monocoque construction. Gerda ALTUS reaches 0.74–0.81 W/m²K via multi-layer mineral wool insulation; THERMO PRIME 0.79–0.9 W/m²K. All comfortably exceed Approved Document L (1.4 W/m²K maximum for front doors) and contribute to A-rated energy performance.
Aesthetic & Heritage
Palladio offers 13 heritage-stable colours and 28+ panel designs from ornate Georgian traditional to clean contemporary flat panels. Gerda comes in 200+ RAL colours with optional wood-effect transfers (oak, walnut, anthracite woodgrain). SteelR and our standard composite range also offer sidelights, bullseye glazing and decorative panel designs. Conservation areas and listed buildings have specific constraints — we handle planning consultation as part of every quote.
From Quote to Installation
Your front door is the first thing visitors see and the last line of defence against intruders, so it needs to look exceptional and perform even better. Vitrum Solutions supply and fit four distinct door ranges to cover every requirement — premium Palladio composite, Gerda RC2-rated steel security (RC3 upgrade available), our standard composite range, and SteelR bespoke steel — each chosen to match the security, thermal and aesthetic priorities of your property.
Every installation starts with a free in-home survey where we measure the opening precisely, discuss design options, and walk you through the different systems. Nothing is ordered until you approve a fully itemised written quote. Manufacturing lead time is typically 4 – 8 weeks depending on brand and specification. On installation day, our own in-house fitters remove the old door, prepare the structural opening, install and weather-seal the new door, and trim internally and externally — usually completed in a single day.
Every installation is registered with FENSA (compliance certificate issued within 14 days), backed by a 10-year CPA insurance-backed guarantee on workmanship, and supported by the relevant manufacturer warranty (12 years on the Palladio door slab, 10 years on Gerda steel construction, 10 years across our standard composite range, and 10 years construction / 5 years finish / 3 years lock on SteelR). We are 5.0 rated on Google across 21 verified reviews and cover Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and West London.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most secure type of front door?
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Steel security doors offer the highest level of protection. The Gerda range is tested to RC2 (BS EN 1627:2011) as standard with RC3 upgrade available on Optima and Thermo Premium — RC3 withstands 5 minutes of sustained attack with heavy tools. For higher resistance specifications, our SteelR range is tested to BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 (single leaf, unglazed). Palladio composite doors are PAS 24-compliant with 10-point locking.
How much does a new front door cost?
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Final price depends on the brand, design, glazing and any sidelights. We install Palladio composite, Gerda steel security (RC2 standard with RC3 upgrade on Optima and Thermo Premium), our standard composite range, and SteelR bespoke RC4 steel doors. Every installation includes FENSA certification and a 10-year CPA insurance-backed guarantee. Request a free no-obligation quote on 0800 861 1450.
How long does fitting a new front door take?
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Most entrance door installations are completed within a single day. Our fitters remove the old door, prepare the opening, install the new door, trim internally and externally, and leave the site clean. Complex structural alterations may require an additional day.
Do I need planning permission for a new front door?
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In most cases, no. Replacing a front door like-for-like falls under permitted development. However, if your property is in a conservation area or is a listed building, you may need approval from your local planning authority. We handle planning consultation and supporting paperwork as part of every quote where relevant.
What warranty do I get with a new entrance door?
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Every installation is FENSA registered and covered by a 10-year CPA insurance-backed guarantee on our workmanship. Manufacturer warranties vary by brand: Palladio 12 years on fibreglass skin and core, Gerda 10 years on steel construction plus 10 years on locking mechanisms, standard composite 10 years, SteelR 10 years. All warranties are transferrable if you sell the property.
Will a new front door improve energy efficiency?
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Yes, significantly, if replacing a legacy timber or uPVC door. Palladio achieves U-values from 1.0 W/m²K thanks to its 65mm GRP fibreglass monocoque slab (a one-piece moulded shell, not a skin bonded to a core). Gerda steel doors reach comparable U-values through multi-layer insulation (steel + mineral wool + polyurethane + steel sandwich construction). Both exceed Approved Document L (1.4 W/m²K maximum for front doors). Expect a measurable reduction in draught complaints and heating bills, particularly on exposed north-facing porches.
Can you match my property's period or conservation style?
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Yes. Palladio offers ornate Georgian traditional panel designs with run-through horns and astragal bar overlays that many planning officers approve as like-for-like replacements for original timber doors. Gerda and SteelR both come in 200+ RAL colours with optional wood-effect transfers (oak, walnut, anthracite woodgrain). For listed buildings or strict conservation areas we can specify bespoke designs with architect-led drawings submitted for approval.
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