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- Why a timber core costs more \u2014 and outlasts foam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How security spec changes both price and protection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Supply-only vs fully fitted \u2014 which gives better value<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Typical 2026 Solidor door prices by style<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Timber Composite Doors: Solidor composite door with a solid timber core, premium hardware, and a crisp kerb-appeal lift\u2014strong, efficient, and built to be admired<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Intro: Let\u2019s talk about the Solidor price \u2014 and the truth behind it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Price talk shouldn\u2019t be smoke and mirrors. Solidor<\/a> sits at the top of the composite door market because of build quality, security, and longevity\u2014not glossy brochures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, door prices can look higher than foam-core alternatives. But that solid timber core, premium locking, and proven lifespan shift the maths in your favour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This guide lays out exactly what you\u2019re paying for\u2014materials, security, design options, and installation\u2014so you can buy confidently, not cautiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. The Core of the Cost: Timber vs. Foam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most composite doors use a foam-filled core \u2014 light, inexpensive, and easy to mass-produce. Solidor doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each door has a 48mm solid timber core, engineered from sustainably sourced hardwood laminates. The result? Strength, density, and insulation that no plastic or foam-filled imitation can touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That core adds cost \u2014 but also lifespan.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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- Foam-core doors often warp or delaminate over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Timber-core Solidors hold their shape, lock tight, and stay secure for decades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You\u2019re paying for engineering, not shortcuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Real-world example:<\/em> Our recent Ludlow Painswick installation in Leeds replaced a budget foam-core composite that lasted six years. The Solidor will likely triple that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Solidor: The Security Factor – Locks, Hinges, and Hardware<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Every Solidor comes with an Ultion 3-Star Plus locking system as standard \u2014 one of the most secure cylinders available in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This lock alone retails around \u00a360\u2013\u00a380 when sold separately, but on a Solidor, it\u2019s standard kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 3-Star British Kitemark security rating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tested against drilling, snapping, and bumping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Backed by Ultion\u2019s \u00a32,000 break-in guarantee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Add premium-grade adjustable hinges, weatherproof seals, and reinforced hardware, and you start to see where the premium sits: you\u2019re not buying one lock; you\u2019re buying peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Solidor Design, Colour, and Finish Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you buy a Solidor, you\u2019re not just choosing a door \u2014 you\u2019re specifying a bespoke product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are 20+ colours, dual-colour options (different inside\/outside), and hundreds of glass, frame, and handle configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process is closer to ordering a custom kitchen than buying a door off a shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every extra \u2014 whether a luxury finish, satin glass, or bespoke frame width \u2014 adjusts the price slightly, but the visual and resale impact of a correctly chosen design is massive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: The Tenby Chartwell Green and Ludlow Twilight Grey remain two of the UK\u2019s most ordered premium finishes, often chosen to complement period properties and heritage tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Installation & Service: Where Value Multiplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is where Timber Composite Doors<\/a> makes the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you buy through us, you\u2019re buying from the UK\u2019s No.1 Solidor supplier and installer, not a random online middleman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fully fitted option:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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- Includes site survey, professional installation, aftercare, and warranty support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- One point of contact from quote to after-sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Supply-only option:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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- Perfect for trade or DIY customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Delivered direct from the Solidor factory, genuine and certified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Either route, the value is in reliability: we\u2019ve been fitting Solidors since 2008, with hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. What the Competition Doesn\u2019t Tell You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Budget composite doors advertise low prices because they cut corners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Thin GRP skins that fade and blister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plastic frames that flex with heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Unbranded hardware that corrodes in two winters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You might save \u00a3400 today \u2014 but you\u2019ll spend it again replacing that door in a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Solidor, you buy once, fit once, and forget it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. The Timber Composite Doors Real-World Cost Range (2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Solidor pricing fluctuates depending on size, style, and glass options, but here\u2019s a ballpark guide based on 2026 data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- How security spec changes both price and protection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n