Made about 11 miles from West Kensington
French doors in West Kensington
Looking at french doors in West Kensington? We design, make and install them ourselves, about 11 miles from our Edmonton factory, so one team looks after you from survey to aftercare.
Covering W14 and the surrounding streets
French doors for West Kensington homes
The housing in West Kensington is largely Victorian terraces, Edwardian mansion flats and council estates. French doors suit Victorian back rooms and kitchen extensions where the opening is too narrow for bifolds, giving a full-width opening from two hinged leaves.
French doors onto a Juliet balcony can bring light and air into upper-floor flats, but any change to the external opening may need freeholder and planning approval. For offices and cafés with a small courtyard, French doors give flexible access, and fitting hold-open stays stops them swinging shut in the wind.
The A4 West Cromwell Road and Talgarth Road carry heavy traffic through the south of the area, and homes near them benefit from acoustic glazing. Large redevelopment on the former Earls Court site has also brought building work nearby. Some streets fall within conservation areas, so we check those, and we talk to freeholders early when flats are involved.
French doors are a pair of hinged doors that open together to connect a room with the garden, patio or balcony. Available in uPVC and aluminium, they suit homeowners wanting a wide, classic opening without the space needed by bifold or large sliding door systems.
- Both leaves open fully for access
- Available in uPVC and aluminium
- Side panels can add extra light
Questions from West Kensington
Do I need planning permission for french doors in West Kensington?
Some streets in West Kensington fall within Hammersmith & Fulham conservation areas, so we check with the council before quoting. Replacing existing French doors or a back door on a house is usually permitted development and covered by FENSA, but forming a new or wider opening needs Building Regulations approval, and flats or listed buildings may need consent.
How soon can you fit french doors in West Kensington?
Lead times vary by product and workload — confirmed with your quote. Being about 11 miles from our factory makes surveys, fitting days and aftercare visits easy to arrange.
Can I replace a window with French doors?
Often, yes, but it means removing the wall below the window and possibly widening the opening, which needs a suitable lintel and Building Regulations approval. In flats, listed buildings and some conservation areas in West Kensington, planning permission may also be needed. We'll explain the process during the survey.
Can I see samples before I decide?
Yes. Our showroom is at Unit G, 1 Anthony Way, London N18 3QT (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm), about 11 miles from West Kensington. We can also bring samples to your home in West Kensington at the free survey.
French doors we make and fit
New windows now.
Pay over 1–5 years.
Finance on orders from £1,000 over 1–5 years, or our standard terms of 50% / 25% / 25%.
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Other services in West Kensington
- Acoustic glazing
- Aluminium bifold doors
- Aluminium doors
- Aluminium shopfronts
- Aluminium sliding doors
- Aluminium windows
- Casement windows
- Composite doors
- Conservatory roofs
- Double glazing
- Flush windows
- Glass & mirror designs
- Porch entrances
- Repairs & servicing
- Sash windows
- Secondary glazing
- Tilt & turn windows
- Triple glazing
- uPVC doors
- uPVC windows
Free quote for french doors in West Kensington
Send your requirements and a few photos — our team will come back with a clear, no-obligation price.