uPVC Back &
Side Doors
in Chester & Deeside
Secure, weather-tight uPVC doors in Eurocell and Spectus profiles — the sensible choice for back doors, utility rooms and side entrances. Fitted around 3 weeks from order.
uPVC Doors — the honest version
What it is
A uPVC door is a multi-chambered plastic frame and sash with a reinforced steel core, glazed and fitted with multi-point locking. Lighter and less expensive than composite, ideal where practicality and cost matter more than kerb appeal.
Who it's for
Homeowners replacing back doors, utility doors, side gate doors and secondary entrances. Landlords who need reliable, low-maintenance doors across a portfolio.
When to book it
Replace when the door drops, sticks, whistles, has a single lock, or the glazing has blown. Any uPVC door older than 15 years is usually past best.
Why it matters who fits it
The trap with uPVC doors is the cheap ones look the same as good ones for six months. We fit Eurocell and Spectus for the same reason we use them on windows — the frame reinforcement, hardware and finish hold up.
What happens if you leave it — and what most people get wrong
Back and utility doors take more abuse than front doors — kids, pets, shopping bags, wheelbarrows — and they fail more often as a result.
- •A dropped uPVC door stops closing properly and the multi-point lock stops throwing.
- •Blown sealed units let water and cold air in, then rot the plywood backing on the door skin.
- •Old Yale-only locks are trivially forced compared to modern hookbolt multi-point systems.
- •Failed gaskets let condensation form inside the door core, then the reinforcement rusts.
- •Buying a door on price without checking the multi-point locking specification.
- •Fitting a new door slab into an old, out-of-square frame — it will bind within a season.
- •Skipping the cat flap or pet flap at manufacture and cutting one in afterwards (voids the guarantee and lets water in).
- •Choosing a solid door where a half-glazed door would flood the utility room with light.
Five steps, no surprises
Every install runs the same way. It's how we hit 3-week lead times on standard jobs and 48-hour survey turnaround.
Free On-Site Survey
We come out within 48 hours of your enquiry, measure every aperture accurately and check reveals, sills, lintels and drainage. No pressure, no gimmicks.
Written, Itemised Quote
You get a fully itemised quote — profile system, glass spec, colour, hardware and finish. Composite doors back in 24 hours, windows typically within 3 days.
Order & Manufacture
Once approved, we place the order with our trade suppliers. Standard windows and doors run ~3 weeks, bespoke items 4–5 weeks. Stock composite doors 7–10 days.
Expert Installation
Our own installers fit every job. Frames set square and plumb, sealed with low-modulus silicone and expanding foam, internal beading, no drafts or gaps.
Testing & Handover
Every window and door is tested for operation, locking and seal. Site left clean, old frames removed, care advice given, guarantees registered with Assure.
What you actually get — not marketing talk
Cost-Effective
Fraction of the price of a composite door, ideal for back and utility entrances where cost matters.
Secure
Modern hookbolt multi-point locking with anti-snap cylinders — a big step up from old single-latch doors.
Low Maintenance
Wipe the frame down twice a year and it looks new for a decade — no painting, no swelling, no shrinking.
Weather-Tight
Twin gaskets and a weathered threshold keep out driving rain and drafts.
Choice of Styles
Solid, half-glazed, fully-glazed and stable-style options, in white, cream, grey, black and woodgrain foils.
Fast Fit
Most jobs are half a day to a day on site. You're not without a back door for long.
How we spec & fit upvc doors
uPVC doors are simple to buy badly. The core reinforcement, the hinge specification and the multi-point lock decide whether it lasts 5 years or 15.
Materials & systems
Eurocell & Spectus Profiles
Multi-chambered uPVC with galvanised steel reinforcement inside the frame and sash. BS 7412 kitemarked.
Hardware
Yale, Hoppe and Mila hookbolt multi-point locks. Anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinders standard on all doors we fit.
Glazing
Toughened Pilkington Activ, obscure Pilkington Texture patterns, or leaded/Georgian bar decorative options.
Colours & Finishes
White, cream, grey, black and 20+ woodgrain foils. Dual-colour available.
How we install
- Old frame out, aperture squared and cleaned, DPC checked before the new frame goes in.
- Frame packed to true, fixed with structural fixings, weather bar seated to shed water outward.
- Hinges adjusted so the door hangs level and the multi-point hooks engage smoothly.
- Cylinder set flush to the escutcheon to defeat snap attacks.
- Silicone bead run cleanly externally, expanding foam packed internally, no gaps.
Variations & options
Solid Back Door
No glazing, cheapest and most secure — good for utility, garage and side doors.
Half-Glazed Back Door
Upper glazed panel with obscure or clear glass — floods a utility or kitchen with light.
Fully Glazed Door
Most of the door is glass — used where the door doubles as a picture window onto the garden.
French Doors
Pair of uPVC doors onto the garden — cheaper than aluminium bi-folds where budget matters.
Stable Doors
Split top and bottom for cottages and family homes where you want ventilation without opening the whole door.
Situations we typically fit this for
- Back doors on 1970s–1990s houses where the original single-glazed timber or first-generation uPVC has failed.
- Utility rooms where you want a fully glazed door for light without spending composite-door money.
- Landlord portfolios where consistency, cost and low maintenance across multiple properties matter.
- Garage side doors and outbuilding entrances.
- Family homes where a stable door onto the garden is practical for children and pets.
uPVC Doors we've fitted across Chester & North Wales
Real jobs — measured, ordered and fitted by our own team.
uPVC Doors — your questions answered
How much does a uPVC back door cost fitted?
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It depends on glazing, colour and hardware. Fully-glazed doors and dual-colour finishes sit at the top end; plain solid doors at the bottom. You get an itemised written quote after survey.
Are uPVC doors secure enough?
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Modern uPVC doors with hookbolt multi-point locking and 3-star anti-snap cylinders are insurance-recognised. The doors we fit meet PAS 24 where the frame allows.
How long does a uPVC door last?
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15–20 years on the frame, 10–15 on the hardware, 15+ on the sealed units before you'd expect any to blow.
How long is the lead time?
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Around 3 weeks from order for standard doors, up to 5 weeks for bespoke colours or shaped glazing.
Should I choose uPVC or composite for my back door?
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uPVC for cost and light-use back and utility doors; composite where the extra security and thermal performance justify the higher price.
Can I get a cat flap fitted?
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Yes, but always at manufacture rather than cutting one in afterwards — it keeps the guarantee valid and doesn't weaken the door.
What colours are available?
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White, cream, agate grey, anthracite grey, black and a range of woodgrain foils including Irish oak and rosewood. Dual-colour is available.
Do you replace the frame or just the door?
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Almost always the whole frame — old frames are usually out of square, and a new door in an old frame drops within a year.
What guarantee do I get?
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10 years on the frame, 5 years on glass, 1 year on hardware, plus the Assure Insurance-Backed Guarantee.
Do you cover Wrexham, Mold and Buckley?
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Yes — all of North Wales east and the Chester/Deeside side up to Ellesmere Port and Neston.
Sensible, Secure uPVC Doors — Priced Straight
We survey, spec the right door for the job, and give you a written quote — no upsells to composite doors you don't need.
Other things we fit for homes across the region
Fitted across Chester, Deeside & North Wales
Family-run installer based in Ewloe, roughly 30 miles across the border into North Wales and Cheshire. Prefer a chat first? Call 07946 759187 or book a free survey.