Conservatory French doors
Conservatory French doors are a hinged pair of glazed doors that open outwards or inwards onto the garden. They are the cheapest way to open a conservatory or kitchen onto the outside, and a good fit for both modern and older houses.
Who conservatory French doors suit
Suits
- Conservatories, kitchens and dining rooms that open onto the garden
- Period and modern homes alike
- Anyone who wants a classic, simple opening
Good points
- The cheapest of the three types of garden door
- Wide opening with no tracks to clean
- Good security with a modern multipoint lock
Watch out for
- Needs clear space for the doors to swing
- Narrower opening than bifold doors
- A threshold step is common unless you ask for a low one
What conservatory French doors cost
Conservatory French doors typically cost £1,300 (Like-for-like replacement of a pair of French doors, fitted), with most jobs between £960 and £1,700. That includes VAT at 20%. Fitting takes 1 day on site.
What you would actually pay
Typical Like-for-like replacement of a pair of French doors, fitted · UK- Typical installed cost Conservatory French doors, supplied and fitted
- £1,083
- VAT at 20% Standard rate
- £217
- Net cost to you
- £1,300
If you borrowed £1,300.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £36.11 a month – £1,300.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £36.15.
Illustration only – not a quote, not an offer of credit, and not financial advice. Rates depend on your circumstances and creditworthiness.
Where the money goes on conservatory French doors
| Element | Typical range |
|---|---|
| French doors, supplied and fitted A pair of French doors in the material you choose, fitted with the old doors taken away. This row is the headline price for the range from uPVC to timber. | £960 – £1,700 |
| Labour only Fitting alone, where you supply the doors. | £240 – £360 |
| Lintel A steel lintel where the opening is widened. | £0 – £420 |
| Building Regulations application Local authority fees where the work needs them. | £0 – £420 |
| Scaffolding Where the doors are above ground level. | £0 – £600 |
| Triple glazing upgrade An optional upgrade to three panes of glass for better insulation and sound reduction. | £300 – £780 |
Guide prices including VAT. Your actual cost depends on your home, access and specification.
What moves the price of conservatory French doors
- Frame material
uPVC is the cheapest, aluminium costs more and timber costs the most.
- Size
Wider doors cost more because of the extra glass and frame.
- Glass and security
Triple glazing, decorative glass and an upgraded lock all add to the price.
- New opening or like for like
Enlarging an opening adds a lintel, building work and Building Regulations fees.
What a quote for conservatory French doors should include
If a quote is missing any of these, ask why before you compare it with another.
- The frame material, colour inside and out, and the guarantee
- The glass specification, including toughened safety glass where it is needed
- Removal and disposal of the old doors
- Making good the plaster, trims and threshold
- FENSA or CERTASS registration for the work
- Whether any lintel, structural work or Building Regulations fees are in the price
Conservatory French doors prices by region
Labour is most of the difference. Typical price (Like-for-like replacement of a pair of French doors, fitted), including VAT.
| Region | Typical | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £1,700 | +25% |
| South East | £1,500 | +17% |
| South West | £1,500 | +10% |
| East of England | £1,400 | +6% |
| West Midlands | £1,400 | +4% |
| Scotland | £1,300 | +2% |
| East Midlands | £1,300 | UK average |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £1,300 | UK average |
| North West | £1,300 | −2% |
| North East | £1,300 | −5% |
| Wales | £1,200 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £1,200 | −12% |
Common questions about conservatory French doors
How much does it cost to replace French doors?
It depends mostly on the frame material and the size. uPVC is the cheapest, and aluminium and timber cost more. See the money block above for the range.
Can I turn a window into French doors?
Yes, but the opening has to be enlarged and a lintel may be needed. That adds noticeably to the cost.
Are French doors secure?
A modern pair with a multipoint lock is as secure as any other door. Check the lock and the glass specification.
Where these conservatory French doors prices come from
Guide prices are compiled from published UK price guides, converted to a price before VAT, and shown here with VAT added. They are indicative, not quotations. How we price explains the method.
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