--- title: "Door Installation in Havering: Surveyed, Quoted, Fitted" description: "Door installation, scoped and quoted in writing. Receive an itemised quote covering frames, hardware, labour, and removal." canonical: "https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/services/door-installation" lastmod: "2026-11-09T10:21:11.122Z" --- # Door Installation in Havering ![A modern open-plan kitchen and dining area featuring large glass sliding doors that open to a lush green backyard garden.](https://utmost-ibex-736.convex.cloud/api/storage/36f7e0c0-5648-4bc2-bf3f-993a9f7fa704) A door that closes cleanly, seals properly, and meets Building Regulations from day one. - **Free On-Site Survey**: An on-site visit comes before any quote is given. - **Itemised Written Quote**: Every cost listed separately before work begins. - **Internal & External Doors**: Room doors, front doors, and back doors all covered. - **Part L Compliance**: Replacement external doors fitted to Building Regulations. ## A door that sticks or draughts is usually a fitting problem, not a door problem The difference between a door that works for years and one that fails within months comes down to how it was hung. - **Frame Not Checked**: Hanging a door into an out-of-square frame guarantees binding and gaps, no matter how good the door slab is. **Frame Assessment First**: The installer checks for square, level, and structural soundness before the door is ordered or trimmed. - **Hinges Poorly Recessed**: Hinges that sit proud of the timber cause the door to bind on the latch side and wear unevenly over time. **Clean Hinge Recessing**: Each hinge is recessed flush so the door hangs true and swings without resistance from the first day. - **No Draught Sealing**: An external door fitted without perimeter sealing fails Part L thermal requirements and lets cold air straight through. **Full Perimeter Sealing**: External doors are sealed around the full frame to meet Part L Building Regulations and eliminate draught gaps. - **Lock Alignment Skipped**: A latch that does not engage the keep cleanly forces the door and puts stress on the frame over time. **Hardware Set & Tested**: Lock, latch, and handle are fitted and adjusted until the door closes and latches cleanly without force. ## Internal & external door fitting covered in one service From a single room door to a composite front door, the scope is set out in the written quote before work starts. - **Internal Door Hanging**: Door slab trimmed to the opening, hinges recessed, and latch aligned so the door closes without catching. - **External Door Installation**: Composite, uPVC, or solid wood doors fitted with draught sealing and checked against Part L thermal requirements. - **Door Frame Installation**: New or replacement frames fitted square and level before the door is hung, preventing binding from the outset. - **Hardware Fitting**: Handles, latches, locks, and hinges supplied and fitted as part of the job, or customer-supplied hardware installed. - **Sticking Door Repair**: Trimming, hinge adjustment, or frame correction to fix a door that catches, drags, or no longer closes cleanly. - **Front Door Fitting**: Replacement front doors hung and sealed to spec. - **Back Door Fitting**: External rear doors fitted with full perimeter sealing. - **Room Door Hanging**: Internal doors trimmed, hung, and latched cleanly. - **Frame Repairs**: Damaged or rotten frames repaired before re-hanging. ## Correct alignment makes the difference between a door that works and one that sticks Whether it is a room door or a front door, the frame condition determines how well the finished job holds up. Havering’s mix of post-war semis, newer builds, and older period homes means door openings vary in size, condition, and frame material. Before any door is ordered, the installer checks the frame for square, level, and structural soundness. A frame that is out of true will cause a new door to bind or gap regardless of how carefully it is hung. Internal doors are trimmed to the opening, hinges are recessed cleanly, and the latch is aligned so the door closes without force. External doors, composite, uPVC, or solid wood, require draught sealing around the full perimeter and must meet Part L thermal performance requirements under Building Regulations. FENSA certification applies to replacement external doors that include glazing. The installer fits all hardware, checks the lock alignment, and adjusts the door stop before signing off. The written quote covers the door slab, frame repairs if needed, hinges, handle and latch set, and any draught sealing, listed separately so you can see exactly what each element costs before work begins. [Request a Free Quote](https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/contact) ## Why choose us for door installation in Havering? Every job starts with a property survey, then a written quote before any work is scheduled. - **Survey Before Any Quote**: The property gets an on-site visit to check the frame before pricing. No guesswork, no surprise additions on the day. - **Itemised Written Quote**: Every cost is listed separately: door slab, frame work, hinges, hardware, and sealing, so you approve each line before work starts. - **Local Surveys, Local Knowledge**: Installers familiar with Havering’s housing stock handle the varied frame conditions found across the borough’s different property types. - **Scheduled to Minimise Disruption**: Work is planned to keep time on site short, so a door fitting does not stretch into an unplanned all-day job. - **Repair-or-Replace Options Set Out**: The quote shows whether a repair, re-hang, or full replacement suits the door, you choose with the full picture in front of you. ## From first contact to a fitted door in three steps 1. **Request Your Survey**: Tell us the door type and property, and we schedule a visit to assess the frame condition on site. 2. **Review Your Quote**: You receive an itemised written quote covering all materials, labour, and any frame repairs before a date is booked. 3. **Door Fitted & Checked**: The installer hangs, aligns, and seals the door, then tests the close, latch, and lock before leaving the property. [Request a Free Quote](https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/contact) ## Typical Door Installation Prices | Job | Typical cost | Typical duration | | --- | --- | --- | | uPVC door fitting | £650-£1,200 | Half day | | Composite door fitting | £900-£1,700 | Half day | | Patio door installation | £1,200-£2,800 | 1 day | | French door installation | £1,400-£3,200 | 1 day | These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote. [See all prices](https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/pricing) ## Questions about door fitting in Havering ### Does the fitting price include handles and locks? It depends on what is agreed in the quote. Some jobs cover hanging only; others include the full hardware set. The itemised quote lists each element separately, so you can see exactly what is and is not included before work starts. ### Is a sticking door always worth replacing? Not always. A door that sticks due to seasonal swelling or a loose hinge can often be trimmed or adjusted. A warped, cracked, or structurally damaged door usually needs replacing. The on-site assessment sets out both options in the quote. ### Do replacement external doors need to meet Building Regulations? Yes. Replacement external doors must meet Part L thermal performance requirements under Building Regulations. Where the door includes glazing, FENSA certification may also apply. The installer ensures the fitting meets these requirements as part of the job. ### What happens if I delay replacing a poorly fitting external door? A door that does not seal properly lets in draughts, raises heating costs, and can make the lock harder to engage over time. A frame that is already damp or soft will deteriorate further, making the eventual repair more involved and more costly. ### Will a new front door reduce draughts? Yes, if it is fitted correctly. A new door hung without proper perimeter sealing can still let cold air through. The installer seals the full frame perimeter on external doors, which is what eliminates the draught rather than the door alone. [More questions about Door installation?](https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/faq/door-installation) ## Get a Door Fitted That Closes First Time, Every Time Tell us the door type and we schedule a frame survey and return a free itemised quote before anything is ordered. [Request a Free Quote](https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/contact) ## Business details ### Contact - **Email**: [contact@haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk](mailto:contact@haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk) - **Based in**: Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY - **Enquiries**: [Send an enquiry](https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/contact) — We ask for your name, phone number, email and a message. ### Opening hours - **Monday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Tuesday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Wednesday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Thursday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Friday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Saturday**: 10:00 – 16:00 - **Sunday**: 10:00 – 16:00 [Business details](https://www.haveringdoubleglazing.co.uk/about/business.md)