Secure, Energy Efficient uPVC Front and Back Doors
Your front door sets the tone for your home, and your back door is the one you use every day. Eurothermal uPVC front and back doors are made to measure, thermally efficient and built to stay secure, with slim modern frames that let in more light and never need painting.
Our double and triple glazed doors feature multipoint locking and steel reinforced frames for strong everyday security, with a wide choice of colours, glazing and hardware. Every door is fitted by our FENSA certified team with a full product and installation guarantee, across Hayes, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Southall and Yeading.
uPVC front doors
- Decorative glass, side panels and toplights give your entrance real kerb appeal
- Slim modern frames let more light into your hallway than older door styles
- Colours, woodgrain finishes and handles let you match the door to your home
- Multipoint locking and anti-snap cylinders protect the door you show the street
uPVC back doors
- Half glazed and fully glazed designs bring daylight into your kitchen or utility room
- Built to the same security specification as the front door, never a lesser one
- Hard wearing, weatherproof frames cope with daily use, pets and children
- Stable door and cat flap options suit practical everyday living
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Your Back Door Needs the Same Security as Your Front Door
Most people spend weeks choosing a front door and a few minutes thinking about the back. That is a risk. A back door is hidden from the street and from neighbours, which makes it an easier target, yet it is often the oldest and weakest door in the house, left on the original locks from when the kitchen was fitted.
- We fit the same multipoint locking and reinforced frame to every back door as to a front door
- No downgraded hardware on a door that is out of sight
- Back and garden doors are built to the same specification, finished to look good from the garden as well as the street
- If your back door is old, tired or drops when you lift the handle, it is worth replacing before it fails
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What Makes a uPVC Door Secure?
A modern uPVC door can be genuinely secure, but only if it is specified properly. This is what to look for, and what we build into our doors.
- A steel reinforced frame and door leaf so the door cannot be flexed or forced
- A multipoint lock that engages at several points down the edge, not just one latch
- An anti-snap lock cylinder, since cylinder snapping is one of the most common ways thieves defeat older doors
- Internally beaded glazing, so glass cannot be removed from the outside
- Laminated glass in larger glazed areas, which resists impact
- Strong hinges with hinge bolts that keep the door in place even if hinges are attacked
Look out for two standards when comparing doors. PAS 24 is a UK test that simulates forced entry. Secured by Design is the police backed scheme that certifies products meeting PAS 24 and made under audited conditions. Ask any installer, including us, which of these apply to the exact door you are being quoted.
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Front Door Styles and Glazing Options
- Solid panel designs for maximum privacy and security
- Decorative glass, including stained, etched and Georgian bar patterns, for character and light
- Side panels and toplights to widen the opening and brighten the hallway
- Traditional panelled and contemporary flat designs to suit period and modern homes
- Woodgrain, white and contemporary colours, plus dual colour options with a different shade inside and out
- A full range of handles, letterplates, knockers and spyholes in a choice of finishes
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Back Doors Built for Everyday Life
A back door is used differently to a front door, so the details that matter are different too.
- Half glazed designs let daylight reach a kitchen or utility room while keeping some privacy
- Stable door options, where the top half opens on its own, are useful for pets, ventilation and children
- Cat flap fitting is best specified at manufacture so it is built into the panel properly
- Weatherproof seals and a good threshold keep draughts and rain out of the room you use most
- Hard wearing finishes that cope with shopping, washing, wellies and wheelie bins
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uPVC, Composite or Aluminium Front Doors: Which Should You Choose?
uPVC is the best value for most homes and an excellent choice for back doors. Composite and aluminium cost more but offer a more premium feel.
| uPVC | Composite | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost fitted | Roughly £700 to £1,200 | Roughly £1,200 to £2,000 |
| Typical lifespan | Commonly 15 to 25 years | Commonly 25 to 35 years |
| Feel | Lighter, good everyday performance | Heavier and more solid, with a realistic woodgrain look |
| Upkeep | Wipe clean | Wipe clean |
| Best suited to | Back doors, secondary entrances and value led front doors | Front doors where look and feel matter most |
Price figures are independent UK guide ranges, not a Eurothermal quote. Looking at the alternatives? See our Composite Doors page and our Aluminium Front and Back doors page.
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Fitting Your New Door: What to Expect
- A free survey records the size, threshold and frame details of your existing door
- Your door is made to measure to your opening, with the glazing, colour and hardware you chose
- A like for like front or back door typically takes around half a day to fit
- We make good around the frame, so you are left with a neat finish
- You receive a FENSA certificate confirming the work meets Building Regulations
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Front and Back Door Installers Near You in Hayes
Eurothermal Glazing is based at 25 Chaucer Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0AP. We make and fit front and back doors across Hayes, from Hayes Town, Botwell, Hayes End and Wood End to Yeading, and throughout West London, including:
- Hayes UB3 and UB4
- Southall UB1
- Norwood Green UB2
- Northolt UB5
- Greenford UB6
- West Drayton UB7
- Uxbridge UB8
- Denham UB9
- Hillingdon UB10
If you cannot see your area, call +44 7555 398335 and we will confirm coverage before booking your free survey.
How It Works
From your first enquiry to installation and aftercare, we keep each stage clear and straightforward.
About Us-
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Tell Us About Your Project
Tell us what you want to replace or install and where the property is located.
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Technical Survey
Where required, we measure the openings and assess the practical requirements of your property.
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Confirm Your Specification
Choose the frame material, glazing, opening style, colours, finishes and hardware.
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Made to Measure
Your selected windows or doors are produced to the agreed dimensions and specification.
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Installation & Aftercare
Our team completes the installation, checks the finished system and remains available for aftercare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ask Us a QuestionWhat makes a uPVC door secure?
A secure uPVC door has a steel reinforced frame, a multipoint lock, an anti-snap lock cylinder, internally beaded glazing and strong hinges. Laminated glass in larger glazed areas adds impact resistance. Ask which security standards, such as PAS 24 or Secured by Design, apply to your exact door.
What is an anti-snap cylinder and do I need one?
An anti-snap cylinder is a lock cylinder designed to break safely at a sacrificial section, leaving the inner lock intact so the door stays shut. You need one, because snapping a standard euro cylinder is a common way to break into older doors. Look for a 3 star rated cylinder, or a 1 star cylinder with a 2 star handle.
What do PAS 24 and Secured by Design mean?
PAS 24 is a UK security standard that tests how well a door or window resists forced entry. Secured by Design is the police backed scheme that certifies doors that meet PAS 24 and are made under audited conditions. Both help you compare doors, but you should always check that the exact door being quoted carries the certificate.
Are back doors as important as front doors for home security?
Yes, because back doors are hidden from the street and neighbours, which can make them easier targets. A back door should have the same multipoint locking, reinforced frame and anti-snap cylinder as a front door.
Is there a difference between uPVC and PVCu doors?
No, there is no difference. Both terms describe unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, the same rigid, weather resistant material. PVCu is more often used in the UK trade, while uPVC is the more familiar term for homeowners.
Should I choose a uPVC door or a composite door?
uPVC is more affordable and suits back doors, secondary entrances and budget led projects. Composite costs more but feels heavier and more solid and has a more realistic woodgrain finish, which is why many people choose it for the front door. We supply both, so we can talk through which suits your priorities at your survey.
How much does a uPVC front or back door cost?
Independent 2026 UK price guides put a standard fitted uPVC front or back door at roughly £700 to £1,200, with simpler solid or half glazed back doors toward the lower end and decorative glazing, colour or side panels toward the higher end. Composite typically costs roughly £1,200 to £2,000. These are national guide figures, not a Eurothermal quote, so book a free survey for an exact price.
How long does it take to fit a front or back door?
A like for like front or back door usually takes around half a day, including removing the old door and making good around the frame. Doors with side panels or new openings can take longer.
How long do uPVC doors last, and do they fade?
uPVC doors commonly last 15 to 25 years with simple cleaning. Modern uPVC resists fading far better than older products, though very gradual colour change is possible over many years. It does not rot or need repainting.
Can I have a cat flap or stable door on a uPVC back door?
Yes, both are possible on a back door. A cat flap is best specified when the door is made so it is built into the panel properly, and a stable door lets you open just the top half.
Do I need a FENSA certificate for a new front or back door?
Replacement external doors in England must meet Building Regulations, and a FENSA registered installer can certify the work and issue a certificate. This is useful proof when you sell your home. Eurothermal is FENSA certified, so your certificate is included.