Two Ranges of Composite Front Doors to Suit Every Home
We offer two types of composite front door, each built from different materials but both delivering outstanding security, energy efficiency and long-term durability. The right choice depends on your budget, your property style, and how much you want to invest in security features.
Rockdoor Composite Front Doors — From £1,500 Fully Fitted
If security is your top priority, Rockdoor is the strongest composite front door you can buy. Every Rockdoor features a high-density polyurethane foam core that’s 35% stronger than standard composite doors, an aluminium-reinforced inner frame, and S-Glaze technology that permanently seals the glass into the door slab so it can’t be removed from outside.
Rockdoor composite front doors come with multi-point locking and a 3-star anti-snap cylinder as standard, and meet both PAS 24 and Secured by Design accreditation. With over 25 styles, 14 colours and exclusive 3D decorative glass designs, there’s a Rockdoor front door to suit everything from Victorian terraces in Derby to modern new builds in Leicester.
We’re one of the most experienced Rockdoor Approved Installers in the Midlands, with over 2,000 Rockdoors fitted since 2010.
Popular Rockdoor front door styles: Vermont · Newark · Jacobean · English Cottage · Vogue
GRP Composite Front Doors — From £1,100 Fully Fitted
Our GRP composite front doors are an excellent choice if you want the strength and appearance of a composite door at a more accessible price point. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) skins over an insulating foam core give these doors a realistic woodgrain finish that won’t fade, warp or crack — without the maintenance demands of real timber.
Every GRP front door we fit comes with multi-point locking, a high-security cylinder, reinforced uPVC frames, and a 10-year guarantee. Available in a wide range of styles, colours and glazing options, GRP composite front doors suit most property types and budgets.
If you’re replacing a tired uPVC front door or an old timber door and want a significant upgrade without the premium price of a Rockdoor, GRP is the smart choice.
Not Sure Which Is Right for You?
The main differences come down to security specification and price. Rockdoor offers the highest level of protection available — S-Glaze sealed glass, 35% stronger core, and police-tested resistance to forced entry. GRP composite front doors offer excellent security that far exceeds uPVC, at a lower price point.
Both types are energy efficient, low maintenance, and available in a wide range of styles. If you’re not sure which suits your home and budget, send us a photo of your existing front door and we’ll recommend the best option and provide prices for both.
Why Choose a Composite Front Door?
Composite front doors have become the most popular replacement front door choice in the UK, and for good reason. Whether you’re replacing an old uPVC door that’s started to yellow and drop, or a timber door that needs constant repainting, a composite front door is a significant upgrade in almost every way.
Your front door is the most common entry point for burglars — around 70% of break-ins happen through the front or back door. Both our Rockdoor and GRP composite front doors are built to resist forced entry, with multi-point locking systems that secure the door at multiple points around the frame, not just where the handle is. High-security anti-snap cylinders come as standard on every door we fit, protecting against the most common method burglars use to defeat standard locks.
Composite front doors are significantly more thermally efficient than uPVC or older timber doors. The insulating foam core, combined with double-glazed units and weatherproof seals, dramatically reduces heat loss through your entrance. Many homeowners notice the difference in hallway temperature immediately after installation, and the improvement in draughtproofing alone can make a noticeable difference to heating bills.
A new front door is one of the simplest ways to change the entire look of your property. Composite front doors are available in dozens of styles — from traditional panelled designs with decorative glass that suit period homes, to clean contemporary slabs in anthracite grey or black for modern properties. Unlike uPVC, which is limited to a handful of basic designs, composite doors offer genuine variety in styles, colours and finishing details like hardware and glass patterns.
Composite front doors don’t need painting, varnishing or any regular treatment. The GRP or polymer skin resists fading, warping and cracking even after years of exposure to sun, rain and frost. A quick wipe down with soapy water is all that’s needed to keep your front door looking as good as the day it was fitted. A well-installed composite front door will last 25 years or more with virtually no maintenance.
Choosing the Right Composite Front Door for Your Home
With so many styles, colours and options available, choosing a new composite front door can feel overwhelming. Here’s what to think about when narrowing down your choice.
The best composite front doors complement the architecture of your home rather than fighting against it. Traditional panelled designs with decorative or leaded glass work beautifully on Victorian, Edwardian and 1930s properties — styles like the Rockdoor Newark or English Cottage are popular choices across older homes in Derby and Nottingham. For newer builds and contemporary properties, flush or grooved designs in darker colours like anthracite grey or slate grey tend to look best.
Colour choice makes a huge difference to kerb appeal. Anthracite grey, black and slate grey have become the most popular front door colours in recent years, but traditional colours like green, red, blue and oak finishes remain strong sellers — particularly on period properties. With Rockdoor, you can also choose different colours for the inside and outside of your door, so you can match your hallway décor on the interior while choosing a bolder colour for the exterior.
If your front door faces the street, you’ll likely want some level of privacy glazing. Both our Rockdoor and GRP ranges offer a variety of obscured, frosted and decorative glass designs that let natural light in while maintaining privacy. Rockdoor’s exclusive 3D glass designs are particularly popular — they feature genuine three-dimensional textures rather than flat printed patterns. For maximum security, you can also opt for a solid door panel with no glazing at all.
Adding sidelights (glass panels either side of the door) or toplights (glass above the door) can flood your hallway with natural light and give your entrance a grander, more impressive appearance. These are particularly effective on properties with wider door openings. Sidelights typically add £300–£500 each to the overall cost, while toplights vary depending on size.
The handle, letterplate, knocker and house numbers all contribute to the overall look. Bar handles give a contemporary feel, while traditional lever handles suit period properties. Hardware is available in chrome, black, gold and brushed steel finishes across both our Rockdoor and GRP ranges.
Composite Front Door Prices
We believe in transparent, honest pricing. Every quote we provide is fully fitted including VAT, removal and disposal of your old door, all hardware, and our in-house installation. The price we quote is the price you pay — no hidden extras.
GRP composite front doors start from £1,100 fully fitted. Final pricing depends on your choice of colour, glass design and hardware.
Rockdoor composite front doors start from £1,500 fully fitted. Additional costs depend on glass design (adds £80–£260), premium hardware such as bar handles (adds £100–£180), and any sidelights or toplights (£300–£500 per panel).
Front doors are typically a bit more than composite back doors due to additional furniture, decorative glass and colour options — most homeowners want their front door to make more of a visual statement.
For a detailed breakdown of what affects composite door pricing, read our guide on composite door prices.
We also offer supply-only delivery across mainland UK through our online shop if you have your own installer.
How to Get Your New Composite Front Door
Email us photos of your existing front door (one from inside, one from outside) along with an idea of what you’re looking for. We’ll send you a design of your new door and an exact, all-inclusive price — usually within 24 hours. No home visit needed and no obligation whatsoever.
Happy with the design and price? We’ll book a survey — available 7 days a week, including evenings. We take precise measurements, discuss any changes you’d like, and confirm your final quote.
Your composite front door is manufactured in around 4 weeks. On installation day, we protect your hallway and floors, carefully remove your old door, fit your new one, test the lock and handle, clean up thoroughly, and walk you through how everything works before we leave.
Why Choose Very Secure Doors?
We’ve been fitting composite front doors across the Midlands for over 15 years. We’ve seen every type of property, every fitting challenge, and every combination of style and specification. That experience means your installation goes smoothly.
When you contact us, you’re speaking to Jim and Josh — the same people who will survey your home and fit your door. No salespeople, no call centres, no strangers turning up on installation day.
We’re a Rockdoor Approved Installer, Certass registered, QANW certified, and Certified Competent. Every installation meets building regulations and your warranty is fully protected.
Our customers consistently mention clean, professional installations, respect for their homes, and clear communication throughout.
Composite Front Door Installations
Browse examples of composite front doors we’ve recently installed across the Midlands. See real homes, real doors, and get inspiration for your own project.
Composite Front Door Installation Across the Midlands
We install composite front doors across six Midlands counties from our base in Derbyshire. Whether you’re in a Victorian terrace in Nottingham, a new build in Leicester, or a village cottage near Burton upon Trent, we’ll come to you with a survey 7 days a week.
We also cover Derby and Derbyshire, Warwick and Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Hinckley, and as far as Crewe. Not sure if we reach you? Just ask — we probably do.
Frequently Asked Questions About Composite Front Doors
A composite front door is made from a combination of materials working together — typically a GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) or polymer outer skin, an insulating foam core, and a reinforced uPVC or timber inner frame. This combination delivers better security, insulation and durability than any single material on its own. Rockdoor composite doors go further with a high-density polyurethane core and aluminium reinforcement, making them 35% stronger than standard composite doors.
Our GRP composite front doors start from £1,100 fully fitted including VAT. Rockdoor composite front doors start from £1,500 fully fitted. Final pricing depends on your choice of style, colour, glass design, hardware and any sidelights or toplights. We provide exact, all-inclusive quotes by email — read our full guide on composite door prices for a detailed breakdown.
Significantly. Composite front doors are thicker, heavier and far more resistant to forced entry than uPVC doors. Both our Rockdoor and GRP ranges feature multi-point locking systems and high-security anti-snap cylinders as standard. Rockdoor also meets PAS 24 and Secured by Design standards — the police-approved benchmark for residential security.
A well-installed composite front door will typically last 25 years or more with minimal maintenance. Standard GRP doors have a lifespan of 15–25 years, while Rockdoor’s heavier-duty construction can comfortably exceed 25 years. By comparison, uPVC doors typically last 10–15 years before they start to warp, discolour or drop.
Yes — with Rockdoor, you can specify different colours for the internal and external faces of your door, giving you 196 possible colour combinations. This lets you match your home’s exterior on the outside while coordinating with your hallway décor on the inside. Our GRP range only offer colours externally, they are all White internally.
Rockdoor uses a denser polyurethane foam core with aluminium reinforcement and S-Glaze sealed glazing, making it the strongest and most secure option. GRP composite doors use a standard foam core with a glass-reinforced plastic skin — still far superior to uPVC, but at a lower price point. For a deeper comparison of premium brands, read our guide on Rockdoor vs Solidor vs Endurance.
Yes. Both our Rockdoor and GRP ranges can be configured with single or double sidelights, toplights, or a combination of both. Sidelights flood your hallway with natural light and give your entrance a more impressive appearance. Pricing typically adds £300–£500 per sidelight.
From placing your order, typical lead time is around 5 weeks. Installation takes a single day. We offer surveys 7 days a week to get the process started at a time that suits you.
Yes. If you’re outside our installation area or have your own trusted fitter, we can supply composite front doors for delivery across mainland UK. Visit our online shop or get in touch for a supply-only quote.
We install across six Midlands counties including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Check our full area covered page for details.
Get Your Free Composite Front Door Quote
Send us a couple of photos of your existing front door and tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll reply with a design and an exact, all-inclusive price — usually within 24 hours. No home visit needed, no obligation, no sales calls.