Need to change PVC front door as it can't take lock that meets contents insurance criteria. No one wants to quote for just 1 door, must do windows and back door. Can I replace PVC door with wood one?

Yes you can but I would strongly recommend you look at a uPVC Composite door which basically looks like a wood door as in it is a solid slab and not a panel insert like your current door. They are also the problem free benefits of uPVC as hardwood doors can be troublesome and expensive. Top Spec composites come with Police accredited Locks and anti bump cylinders which will be recognised by the insurance company.

Hi beverlyn, I can't believe they won't do one door, I'm sure there is plenty of guys on here that would... You can replace with a timber door(which is stronger anyway), but most insurance companies will require a 5 lever mortice dead lock to be fitted to meet their criteria...simple enough job to do though...If you manage to get a upvc double glazed door... as long as the door is less than half glass, you won't need a fensa certificate Merry Xmas Mark

Hello you don't need to get a new door just upgrade the locking mechanism

Hi,yes you can change the pvc for a wooden one but you may have to change the frame as well. Regards (Greengate Builders)

hi yes you can replace with timber frame and door ,and fit security locks for insurance purposes 5 lever chub etc.

most good quality upvc doors have multi point locking systems with ,dead lock, claws, and shoot bolts, these normaly exceed insurance requirements,check with insurance company, you could change the door for wood but would have to change the frame as well,then you could fit a 5 lever dead lock and hinge bolts.

Hi,you can replace your PVC door but that would require you replace your PVC door frame,catch 22 I'm afraid.On that note though you can change your search to maybe a carpenter who I would think would happily replace the PVC for you and supply door and frame,maybe this is a better option than having to pay out for front,back and windows to be changed which I find stupid but that's PVC for you totally rubbish all round,at least with timber you can repair or replace at any time no matter the part. Kind regards Chris spence

Get a composite door.

You can change the upvc door for a wooden one, but if you want to stick with upvc try the smaller window/door suppliers in your area. I dont have a problem ordering single items, sounds like a ploy so you have all the windows done. If its standard size, there are places like Wickes and Screwfix that stock them. Failing all that, place your requirements on this site, under Post a Job.

Why does no one want to quote you for one door? Yes you can change the PVC door for a wooden one but you will need to change the frame its hanging to aswell.

Yes if you change the frame as well

would be easier to change insurance company lol

We could get you a quote for a single door including fitting if you let us know what it is your insurance company are specifying along with external measurements

It is very unusual to not be able to get a lock that is insurance rated in a pvc door. Usually insurance ask for it to be to a certain standard E.G BS3621. Yuu can get Euro cylinders, 5 lever locks & Night latches to meet this standard or if it is a different standard please get in touch and i can talk you through with what you need as there may be the possibility of not having to change your door. Thanks, Ollie

Hi I would say that most upvc doors are fitted with a multi point locking bolts and hing bolts Which exceed insurace needs supplied and fitted I would ring a good double glazing company and get them round to advise

Hi there, I'm a independent service engineer, with 25 years experience, you can get a lock mech for your door, you need to take pictures of what lock you have, and try a lock mech company.

Why can't you get the lock what is the reason any lock Smith will do your lock to needed requirements your bit far from me but there will be lock Smith in your area probably do your door in ten mins the won't do one door will be ploy to get you spend more. But there's lock mechs and locks that will suit any door ,there's universal that fit any door

Absolutely no need to go to the expense of changing the door. A Upvc door CAN achieve British Standard. Change the cylinder for a 3* BS version, or even better change the handles as well for 2* certified along with a 1* or 3* cylinder. All Upvc and composite doors have multi point locks, these with the above are more than acceptable for insurance companies.