Doors
French doors
- 6–8 weeks from survey to installation
- Own fitters — no subcontracting
- Prices updated 11 October 2026
Live price ranges
French doors (pair)
approx. 1.5 × 2.1 m
Value
REHAU uPVC
£1,800–£3,000
Contemporary
SMART or AluK aluminium
£3,000–£5,000
Engineered
Schüco aluminium
£3,800–£6,000
Signature slimline
Cortizo Cor Vision
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A survey confirms the final figure.
Overview
Why french doors?
French doors are a pair of doors that open from the middle, giving a wide opening without the cost of bifolds. They suit smaller openings, upper floors with a Juliet balcony, and period homes.
We fit French doors in REHAU uPVC, SMART or AluK aluminium and Schüco, priced for a typical 1.5 × 2.1 m pair.
Wide opening
Both doors open fully for an uninterrupted gap.
Works upstairs
Pair with a glass Juliet balcony on upper floors.
uPVC or aluminium
Matched to your windows in three tiers.
Side panels
Add glazed side panels to fill a wider opening.
Smart locks
Smart-lock options on the master door.
Prices by brand tier
What french doors cost
| Typical size, installed, each | ValueREHAU uPVC | ContemporarySMART or AluK aluminium | EngineeredSchüco aluminium | Signature slimlineCortizo Cor Vision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French doors (pair)approx. 1.5 × 2.1 m | £1,800–£3,000 | £3,000–£5,000 | £3,800–£6,000 | Not offered in this tier |
| See your own sizes and options | Price this in Value | Price this in Contemporary | Price this in Engineered | Not offered |
Not offered in Signature slimline.
Indicative ranges for London and the South East, supplied and installed, including VAT. Updated 11 October 2026. A survey confirms your final price.
Tiers and brands
Which suits your home?
REHAU
Best-value energy-efficient replacement windows
About REHAUSMART Systems
Heritage, period and conservation-area homes; mid-range contemporary
About SMART SystemsAluK
Contemporary homes, short lead times
About AluKSchüco
High-spec, triple glazing, Passivhaus-grade, large spans
About SchücoStyles and options
Made to your specification
Systems
- REHAU uPVC
- SMART or AluK aluminium
- Schüco aluminium
Layout
- Opening in or out
- Glazed side panels
- Toplights
Extras
- Smart locks
- Integral blinds
- Juliet balcony
Good to know
Planning, regulations and timings
Building Regulations and certification
Replacement windows and doors must meet Building Regulations for energy efficiency, safety glass, ventilation and fire escape. Each installation is certified through a competent person scheme such as FENSA, or signed off by building control, and the certificate is yours to keep for when you sell.
Safety glass
Glass in doors, low-level panes and anywhere people could walk into it must be safety glass under Building Regulations — toughened or laminated. We specify it as standard in those positions.
Survey to installation
Typically 6–8 weeks from survey to installation, agreed with you up front. One named project manager runs your job from survey to sign-off, and our own fitters do the work — we don't subcontract glazing.
Questions
French doors: your questions answered
How much do French doors cost?
A pair of French doors (approx. 1.5 × 2.1 m) costs £1,800–£3,000 in Value (REHAU uPVC), £3,000–£5,000 in Contemporary (SMART or AluK aluminium) and £3,800–£6,000 in Engineered (Schüco aluminium). Indicative, supplied and installed in London and the South East, including VAT; prices updated 11 October 2026. A survey confirms the final figure.
Do French doors open inwards or outwards?
Either. Outward-opening saves room inside; inward-opening suits upper floors with a Juliet balcony.
Can I put French doors upstairs?
Yes, with a glass Juliet balcony across the opening for safety.
French doors or bifold doors?
For openings under about 2 m, French doors give a similar feel for less. Bifolds suit wider openings; a 3 m set starts at £4,500–£7,500 in aluminium.
Keep exploring
Related products and services
Bifold doors
Fold the whole wall back — aluminium bifolds from 3 to 6 metres.
Sliding doors
Patio and slimline sliding doors with big glass and minimal frames.
Entrance doors
Composite, aluminium and pivot front doors, smart-lock ready.
Brands we install
REHAU, SMART, AluK, Schüco, Cortizo, VELUX, FAKRO and Cambridge Skylights — and the tier each sits in.
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