Where to buy a front door you can trust

• July 27, 2026|
• News

Front doors are a once-in-a-generation purchase, so it’s understandable that most people don’t really know where to look when they decide to replace theirs.

Given the significant role a front door plays in the performance of your property, not only welcoming you back each day, but also in lowering energy bills and keeping your rooms comfortable, it’s a decision that’s worth getting right.

There are several options available; you can select a national chain or a local installer (we always recommend the local route), where you can obtain a free quote before selecting a company and finalising your chosen product.

Here, we’ll outline key things to look out for when making your choice, ranging from checking accreditations to the guarantees in place.

Where to buy a front door? A step-by-step guide

Choose a local installer

Before you start browsing door styles and RAL colours, find a trusted local installer.

As well as supporting community businesses, selecting a local installer also has several practical benefits. These include having access to knowledge of whether your property sits within a conservation area, what local planning officers tend to approve if it does, and what front door designs are trending in the region.

You’re also promised a point of contact with a local member of staff as opposed to a call centre, with installers taking extra care to look after homes in their community.

Choose your product

There are several types of door available, composite front doors, timber doors, uPVC doors, steel doors, aluminium doors etc. Whichever type of door you choose, look out for:

• Thermal performance: How well your door reduces heat transfer, which directly affects your energy bills
• Weather resistance: Your door faces the British elements every single day
• Maintenance requirements: The best doors look great for years with minimal upkeep
• How they look: From anthracite grey to sage green or duck egg blue, your front door colour should complement your home and reflect your style

Get a free quote

A reputable installer will always offer a free, no-obligation quote before any work begins. At Clearview, we start every project with a free initial enquiry, which provides you with an accurate cost estimate for your new front door. We don’t hide costs, our quotes are all-inclusive to ensure you have no nasty surprises, full transparency is one of our key values!

Organise an installation

A good installer will give you a clear timeline, keep you updated throughout and leave your home clean and tidy on completion.

How to choose the right local installer

Check their accreditations

Look for Certass accreditation, which is a government-approved scheme that certifies work complies with Building Regulations. At Clearview, we’re proud to hold Certass-accreditation, which for you means no costly council inspections, an official compliance certificate for your property records, and built-in financial protection via an Insurance Backed Guarantee. Combined with our CPA membership, your investment is fully protected.

Check their reviews

Before committing to any installer, take a few minutes to read their customer reviews. Google reviews are a great place to start, they’re independent, honest and give you a real sense of what it’s actually like to work with a company day to day.

We’re proud that Clearview holds an average 5-star rating from over 70 Google reviews. A 100% success rate when it comes to delighted customers!

Do they manufacture their own products?

Installers who manufacture in-house or work closely with leading profile suppliers can maintain tighter quality control and produce doors that are genuinely bespoke to your home. At Clearview, we manufacture all of our aluminium doors at our Huddersfield facility using profiles from industry-leading suppliers including Smart Architectural Aluminium.

Check their guarantees

We offer a 10-year guarantee on all products, a clear signal of our confidence in what we install.

Do they have a showroom?

Seeing a door in person makes all the difference. You can assess quality, explore different colours and hardware options, and get expert advice face to face. We have showrooms in both Huddersfield and Leeds, you’re welcome to pop by! We recommend booking an appointment, but walk-ins are absolutely available too.

How do they prioritise thermal performance?

Thermal performance refers to how effectively a door stops heat escaping your home.

Look for doors with thermally broken frames, a technique where non-conductive material within the frame blocks the path cold air (or warm air during heatwaves) takes to get inside. All of our entrance doors include this as standard.

Dedicated project manager

At Clearview, every customer gets a single point of contact who oversees everything from first enquiry through to completed installation, no being passed around here.

Full in-house service

We handle everything under one roof, survey, manufacture, installation and aftercare. One team, from start to finish, with no subcontractors involved.

Entrance doors from Clearview

Why aluminium?

Aluminium is a lightweight but exceptionally strong metal that’s actually the fastest growing front door material in the country. It is sustainable through being 100% recyclable, lasts for decades, is easy to clean, and has a modern look.

Here’s why it’s such a great choice for a new front door:

• Exceptional durability: Outlasts timber and uPVC doors significantly
• Superior security: The strength of aluminium makes forced entry extremely difficult. Combine this with our multi-point locks, and you’ll have complete peace of mind
• Outstanding thermal efficiency: Thermally broken frames reduce heat transfer and lower energy bills
• Excellent weather resistance: Built for the British climate
• Low maintenance: A simple wipe down keeps it looking pristine
• Wide range of colours: Over 200 RAL colours, with dual-colour options available
• Kerb appeal: A well-chosen aluminium entrance door makes a bold statement

The Clearview entrance door range

We manufacture our entrance doors using Smart Architectural Aluminium profiles. There are two excellent options:

(U-value measures how quickly heat passes through a material, the lower the number, the better the insulation.)

Both ranges meet PAS 24 security standards and carry a 10-year paint guarantee.

Colours and personalisation

Whether you’re drawn to classic anthracite grey, trending sage green, soft chartwell green or a bold duck egg blue, we can match your door to any RAL colour you choose. Dual-colour options mean a different finish inside and out, and a broad selection of hardware options lets you personalise every detail. It’s important to note that these doors can be equally as effective as back doors.

Why trust Clearview for my entrance door installation?

We’ve been doing this for over 15 years. What started as a small team of four in a Yorkshire unit has grown into one of the region’s leading aluminium specialists, with two showrooms, over 20 skilled professionals and our own manufacturing facility in Huddersfield.

Everything we make is British-made, quality-checked in-house and installed by our own trained team. Our Certass and CPA accreditations mean you’re protected by independent industry standards, and our 10-year guarantee means your investment is covered long after installation day.

We serve homeowners across West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and beyond, and we bring the same care and craftsmanship to every single project.

Ready to get started? Call us on 0800 907 8658 or visit our Leeds or Huddersfield showroom for a free, no-pressure quote. Let’s find the perfect entrance door for your home.