uPVC doorssupplied and installed acrossKent, London and Surrey
German-engineered door profiles, A-rated glass and a fixed price agreed in writing, installed by the same family-run team that has fitted uPVC across the South East since 1998.
FENSA registered · Checkatrade 10/10 from 279 reviews · 10-year workmanship guarantee
What we do, upvc doors
uPVC doors are the most cost-effective way to replace a tired back door, side entrance, French doors or patio doors without giving up thermal performance or security. We supply and install high-specification uPVC residential, French and patio doors across Kent, London, Surrey and the South East. For front doors, most customers step up to composite.
This service is for homeowners replacing 1980s or 1990s uPVC doors that have reached the end of their service life, buyers upgrading a house they've just moved into, and landlords bringing rental stock up to modern standards.
Professional installation matters because there is a wide quality gap between the cheapest uPVC on the market and the German-engineered profiles we specify. Beyond product choice, install quality, packing, sealing, threshold detailing and mastic finish, determines whether the door stays square and locks smoothly for decades or starts dropping within five years.
A snapshot of recent Swift installations
Real photos from projects across Kent, London, Surrey and the South East. Tap through to see the full gallery.
Product write-up to follow
What happens if you leave it
Cheap uPVC doors are the classic false economy. Frames without steel reinforcement flex over time and stop sealing correctly; low-grade gaskets fail; internally-glazed panels offer worse security than externally-beaded frames. The saving disappears within a decade.
Ignoring a failing uPVC door costs money quietly. A dropped door that needs lifting to lock, worn gaskets and drafts around the threshold add measurably to heating bills, and an old euro cylinder is a known weak point for break-ins.
The most common mistake we correct is a 'like-for-like' swap that repeats the original install's faults, wrong threshold height, poor drainage, hardware that was never rated for the exposure. We survey with fresh eyes rather than just measuring the existing frame.
From first call to sign-off
- STEP 1
Sales representative visit
One of our sales representatives comes out first to walk the property, understand what you want, talk through options, styles and finishes, and outline indicative pricing. No pressure, no time-limited discounts.
- STEP 2
Surveyor & fixed written quote
If you want to proceed, our surveyor attends separately to measure the opening precisely, check structural context (lintels, thresholds, reveals) and lock in the specification. You then receive a fixed written quote to compare like-for-like.
- STEP 3
Manufacture
Frames made to your survey. Lead time is typically three to five weeks; we book fitting when stock lands.
- STEP 4
Install & seal
Old door out, new frame packed level and plumb, threshold bedded and drained, foam and mastic sealed, internal reveals made good.
- STEP 5
Sign-off, FENSA & guarantee
Every leaf, hinge and lock tested and adjusted, FENSA registered, 10-year workmanship guarantee issued.
What you actually get
Cost-effective
The lowest cost per opening for a proper thermal and security upgrade on a back or side door.
Low maintenance
No repainting, no sanding, no rot. A wipe with a soft cloth keeps frames clean.
Thermally strong
Multi-chamber profiles with A-rated argon-filled glazing perform in line with any residential door system.
Wide style choice
Residential back and side doors, French doors and sliding patio doors in white, cream, grey and woodgrain finishes.
Secure
Multi-point locking, internally-beaded panels and steel-reinforced frames on the profiles we install.
Long service life
25–30 years from correctly specified and installed uPVC. The frames outlast most kitchens fitted at the same time.
uPVC Doors, how we specify
The uPVC door category ranges from budget imports to German-engineered systems. Below are the choices that matter.
Profile quality
We specify multi-chamber profiles with steel reinforcement in every frame. That's what stops uPVC bowing over time and keeps the multi-point lock aligned for the life of the door.
Door styles
Residential back and side doors, French doors for garden openings, and sliding patio doors where space is tight. We advise on which suits the opening and how you use the room at survey.
Colour & foil finishes
White remains the highest-volume choice; anthracite grey has grown fast in the last five years and now suits contemporary elevations. Woodgrain foils reproduce timber for period properties.
Glass specification
A-rated argon-filled units are our baseline. Beyond that, acoustic laminate for noisy roads, toughened or laminated safety glass to the door leaf and side panels, and obscure patterns where privacy matters.
Hardware, locks & thresholds
Multi-point locking with anti-snap cylinders, adjustable hinges and correctly detailed thresholds, including low-threshold options for level access, so the door drains, seals and stays square.
Front doors
For front doors most customers step up to composite (see /services/composite-doors) for the additional solidity, acoustic mass and kerb appeal. uPVC windows are covered on our windows page.
Common questions
How much does a uPVC door cost, supplied and installed?
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Every home is different, so we do not publish rates. Price depends on size, style, specification, glass, access and any structural work involved. Request a free survey and we will issue a fixed written quote before any work starts.
Do you fit uPVC windows too?
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Yes, uPVC windows are covered on our windows page (see /services/windows) alongside aluminium and timber-effect. This page is specifically for uPVC doors.
How does a uPVC door compare to composite?
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uPVC is the value choice and works very well for back doors, side entrances, French doors and patio doors. Composite has a solid core, more acoustic mass and better kerb appeal, which is why most customers choose it for a front door.
How long does installation take?
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A single uPVC door is usually a day on site once the frame is in; French or patio doors can take a little longer. Manufacture takes three to five weeks.
How long should a uPVC door last?
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Correctly specified and installed, 25–30 years. Hardware may need routine maintenance every few years, hinges lubricated and adjusted, gaskets checked.
Do you handle FENSA?
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Yes, every installation is self-certified with FENSA and the certificate is issued to you.
Are the doors secure?
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Yes, multi-point locking, internally-beaded panels and steel-reinforced frames. We can specify anti-snap, Secured-by-Design-compatible cylinders.
Do you carry out emergency door repairs?
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Only on doors we originally installed. If we fitted it, call 01322 221010 and we will prioritise you within your 10-year guarantee. We do not attend callouts on installations carried out by other companies.
Are you insured?
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£5m Public Liability and £10m Employers' Liability. Certificates on request.
What guarantee do I get?
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One 10-year Swift guarantee covering workmanship and components, with any manufacturer cover included inside those 10 years. Swift Home Improvements Ltd, company 03679915, trading since 1998.
Do you cover my area?
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London, Kent, Surrey and the South East from Greenhithe. Call 01322 221010 if unsure.
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