Internal door questions, answered
Straight answers about choosing, buying and fitting internal doors in Newcastle and the North East. If your question isn’t here, send it to us with the quote form.
- Quotes & sizes
- Fitting
- Fire doors
Quotes and pricing
How we price jobs and what you get in writing.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the quote form or email [email protected] with the number of doors, the style you like and any sizes or photos you have. We usually reply within one working day.
What does your quote include?
Your quote is fixed, written and itemised. Doors, hardware and labour are listed separately, along with any frames or architrave the job needs, so you can see exactly where the money goes.
How much do new internal doors cost?
It depends on the door type, the number of doors and the condition of your frames. Our cost guide explains each factor, and your own quote will give a fixed price for your home.
Is taking away the old doors included?
Yes. We remove your old doors, hardware, offcuts and packaging at the end of the job, so you’re not left with a skip’s worth of waste.
Doors and choices
Help choosing the right door for each room.
Do you supply the doors or just fit them?
Both. We offer a full supply-and-fit service, or a fit-only service if you’ve already bought your doors.
What is the difference between hollow, semi-solid and solid core doors?
Hollow core doors are light and low cost, which suits cupboards and quiet rooms. Semi-solid doors feel heavier and sturdier. Solid core doors cut more sound, so they work well on bedrooms and home offices.
Do unfinished oak doors need treating straight away?
Yes. Unfinished oak should be sealed on all faces and edges, including the top and bottom after trimming, so it doesn’t absorb moisture and move. Pre-finished oak avoids this step.
Should I choose primed or pre-finished white doors?
Pre-finished doors are quicker and cleaner because they’re ready once hung. Primed doors suit you if you want a particular paint colour or plan to repaint the woodwork anyway.
Is the glass in internal doors safe?
Yes. Glazed internal doors come with safety glass, either toughened or laminated. Fire-rated glazed doors use special fire-resisting glass.
Sizes and measuring
Standard UK door sizes and what to do when yours are different.
What are the standard internal door sizes in the UK?
The most common imperial size is 1981 x 762 mm (6’6” x 2’6”), with 1981 x 686, 1981 x 610 and 1981 x 838 mm also widely used. Metric doors are 2040 mm high and 826, 726 or 626 mm wide. See our guide on how to measure an internal door.
How thick is an internal door?
Most standard internal doors are 35 mm thick. Fire doors such as FD30 and some heavier doors are 44 mm, which can mean the door stops or lining need adjusting.
What if my opening isn’t a standard size?
Doors can be trimmed by a limited amount, set by the manufacturer. Where the gap is bigger than that, we can alter the lining or source a different size, and we’ll explain the options on survey.
Fitting, frames and hardware
What to expect on the day and around the door.
How quickly can you fit my doors?
Once doors are confirmed and delivered, most whole-house refits take one to two days. Lead times depend on the door range you choose.
Do you fit doors I’ve bought myself?
Yes. We’re happy to fit doors and ironmongery you’ve supplied. Please check they’re the right size and undamaged before we arrive.
Do I need new frames with new doors?
Not always. If your linings are sound and square, new doors can be hung in them. We’ll tell you honestly on survey if a new frame would make a real difference.
Can you just replace the handles on my doors?
Yes. New handles, latches and hinges are a quick upgrade. Some handles need a different latch size, which we fit as part of the job. See handles and hardware.
Can a bifold door replace a normal door?
In many openings, yes. Bifold kits come in set widths, so the opening may need new linings to suit. We’ll measure and advise.
Can a pocket door go into a solid brick wall?
Not easily. Pocket doors need a cavity, so they suit stud walls or walls being rebuilt. In solid walls, a surface-mounted sliding door is usually the better choice.
Fire doors
General guidance for homes and rental properties in England.
Do I need fire doors for my loft conversion?
In most cases, yes. When a loft conversion creates a third storey, Building Regulations Approved Document B usually require the doors from habitable rooms onto the stairway to be fire-resisting, and FD30 doors are commonly used. Always confirm with your building control body.
What is the difference between FD30 and FD60?
The number is the minutes of fire resistance the door achieved in testing when fitted correctly. FD30 suits most homes. FD60 is more common in commercial buildings and some flats, where a fire strategy calls for it.
Does the door to an integral garage need to be a fire door?
Normally, yes. The door between a house and an integral garage is usually expected to be fire-resisting and self-closing. Your building control body can confirm what applies to your home.
Can you upgrade fire doors across several rental properties?
Yes. Send us the addresses and any actions from your fire risk assessment, and we’ll survey and provide one combined, itemised quote. Our fire doors page has more detail.
Areas we cover
Where we supply and fit internal doors.
Which areas do you cover?
We’re based in Newcastle upon Tyne and cover Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, and parts of Northumberland and County Durham. See all areas we cover.
Can you work outside Tyne and Wear?
Yes, in parts of Northumberland and County Durham. Include your postcode when you get in touch and we’ll confirm straight away whether we can help.
Still have a question?
Send us a few details and we’ll reply by email, usually within one working day. There’s no pressure and no obligation.