French Doors for Norwich Homes
Amber designs, supplies and installs made-to-measure French doors across Norwich and Norfolk, from our showroom in Hellesdon. Each pair is made for its opening, in uPVC or aluminium, with the colour, glass, handles and threshold chosen to suit your home.
French doors are often a good fit for:
- kitchens and dining rooms
- conservatories and orangeries
- rear living rooms that open onto the garden
- cottages and period homes
- replacing older patio or double doors
Looking at other styles too? See all our doors in Norwich, or browse the main French doors range.
Why Choose French Doors?
A pair of glazed doors, hinged at the sides and meeting in the middle. It is a simple arrangement, and it suits a lot of homes.
A simple two-door opening. Open one door for everyday use, or both to open the full width of the frame.
A balanced, traditional appearance. Symmetrical proportions sit comfortably on cottages, period homes and modern houses.
Suited to modest and medium-width openings. A natural choice where the opening is not wide enough for sliding or bi-fold doors.
Easy everyday access. Familiar handles and a straightforward opening make them simple for the household to use.
uPVC or Aluminium French Doors?
Both make attractive, practical French doors. The right one depends on the look you want, your budget and the style of your home.
uPVC French doors
- Low maintenance
- A broad colour and woodgrain choice
- A cost-effective option
- Traditional or modern styling
Aluminium French doors
- Slimmer frames
- A more contemporary appearance
- A broad powder-coated colour choice
Neither is the right answer for every home. You can compare both at our Norwich showroom, and we talk through the options for your opening at your home visit.
Design & Specification
Every pair is made to measure. These are the details we agree with you before your doors are made.
Frame. uPVC or aluminium, made to the surveyed size of your opening. On many systems, side panels can be added to bring in more light.
Glass. Energy-efficient glazing, with options such as obscure glass or glazing bars, depending on the chosen system.
Opening direction. French doors can open outwards or inwards. Outward opening keeps space free inside the room; inward opening can suit a balcony or a tight patio.
Thresholds. Standard and low-threshold options are available depending on the chosen system and the exposure of the opening. A lower threshold may provide less weather protection in an exposed position, so we recommend the appropriate option at survey.
Colours and handles. See the finishes and handles below.
uPVC colours and woodgrains
Choose from white, cream and Chartwell Green, woodgrain finishes such as Irish Oak and Rosewood, and colours such as Anthracite Grey and Black. Dual-colour options are available on many systems, with one colour outside and another inside.
Swatches are a guide only, as colours on screen vary. You can see samples at our Norwich showroom.
Powder-coated aluminium colours
Aluminium French doors are powder coated, in colours such as white, greys and black. Colour availability depends on the chosen system, and we check the options for yours.
Swatches are a guide only, as colours on screen vary.
French, Sliding or Bi-Fold Doors?
All three open your home to the garden. The right choice depends on the width of the opening and how you want to use it.
Choose French doors if you prefer a simple two-door arrangement, the opening is not exceptionally wide, and traditional proportions suit the property.
Choose sliding doors if larger panes and fewer vertical sightlines matter most. See our patio and sliding doors in Norwich.
Choose bi-fold doors if opening up more of the aperture matters most. See our bi-fold doors in Norwich.
For widths, thresholds and costs side by side, read our French vs patio vs bi-fold vs triple-track doors guide, or try all three at our showroom.
Recent French Door Projects in Norwich & Norfolk
French doors fitted by Amber, taken from our own case studies.
Old Buckenham, NR17
uPVC French doors in a new orangery. Chartwell Green outside and white inside. A white conservatory was replaced with a traditional orangery, with French doors opening out onto the existing patio between fluted columns. View project
Dereham, NR20
White uPVC French doors on a conservatory upgrade. New white uPVC windows and French doors were fitted on the same footprint as part of a polycarbonate-to-glass conservatory roof upgrade on a red-brick family home. View project
Norwich city centre
Heritage aluminium French doors. Part of a commercial refurbishment in the city centre, with French doors opening onto a street-side balcony alongside new heritage aluminium windows. View project
See more completed work in our case studies.
Why Choose Amber for Your French Doors?
An independent Norwich-based home improvement company, with a showroom you can visit before you decide. The French doors in this living-space display are among the doors you can try for yourself.
- Serving East Anglia Since 199630 years designing and installing windows, doors and living spaces across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
- Norwich ShowroomOur 5,000 sq ft showroom in Hellesdon is open 7 days a week, with French, patio and bi-fold doors on display to open and close.
- Employed FittersYour French doors are fitted by our own employed fitting team.
- 20-Year Product GuaranteeEligible products supplied and fitted by Amber are covered by our 20-Year Product Guarantee. See our door guarantee for details.
- FENSA Registered & GGF MemberAmber is a FENSA registered installer and a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF).
- AftercareIf anything needs adjusting after your doors are fitted, our aftercare team is here to help.
Security, Energy & Practical Considerations
Security. Security performance depends on the chosen door system, glazing and hardware. We confirm the relevant specification in your quotation.
Energy efficiency. Energy-efficient glazing and insulated frame systems help reduce heat loss, with exact performance depending on the chosen material, system and glass.
Practical considerations. French doors need room to swing, so think about furniture inside, or the patio or decking outside if they open outwards. We also check floor levels and the threshold at survey.
How Much Do French Doors Cost in Norwich?
A recent Amber French door installation
£2,435 inc VAT
Material: uPVC
Colour: Irish Oak woodgrain
Size: 1800 x 2100mm pair, supplied and fitted
Every pair of French doors is priced individually. The size of the opening, the material, colour, glass, hardware, threshold and any building work around the opening all affect the final cost. Quotations are free, written and include VAT.
From First Visit to Your New French Doors
- 1Discuss style and openingVisit our Norwich showroom or talk to our team about the opening, how you use the room and the styles you like.
- 2Home visit & quotationWe look at the opening and prepare a clear, no-obligation written quotation.
- 3Detailed surveyOnce you go ahead, we measure precisely and check the floor levels, the threshold and the opening itself.
- 4Final specification & manufactureWe agree the material, colour, glass, opening direction and hardware. Your doors are made to the surveyed sizes.
- 5Installation by Amber fitting teamOur fitting team removes the old doors or frame, installs and seals the new French doors and leaves the area tidy.
- 6Handover, guarantee & aftercareWe show you how the doors lock and are cared for, and hand over your guarantee details. Eligible products are covered by our 20-Year Product Guarantee.
Widening an opening or creating a new one? Structural building work is a separate project scope from the doors themselves. It may require structural design, such as a new steel beam, and Building Regulations approval. We talk this through at your home visit.
French Doors in Norwich: Your Questions Answered
How much do French doors cost in Norwich?
Every pair is priced individually after a home visit. As a guide, a recent pair of Irish oak woodgrain uPVC French doors, 1800 x 2100mm, came to £2,435 inc VAT fitted. The size of the opening, material, colour, glass, hardware and any building work all affect the price.
Should I choose uPVC or aluminium French doors?
Choose uPVC if you want lower-maintenance frames, a broad choice of colours and woodgrains and a cost-effective option, in traditional or modern styles. Choose aluminium if you prefer slimmer frames, a more contemporary look and a broad range of powder-coated colours. Neither is better for every home, and you can compare both at our Norwich showroom.
Can French doors open inwards or outwards?
Yes, they can be made to open either way. Outward opening keeps space free inside the room and is common in the UK. Inward opening can suit a balcony or a patio where the space outside is tight. We help you choose the right direction at survey.
Are French doors secure?
Security performance depends on the chosen door system, glazing and hardware. We confirm the relevant specification in your quotation.
Are French doors energy efficient?
Energy-efficient glazing and insulated frame systems help reduce heat loss, with exact performance depending on the chosen material, system and glass.
Can I have a low threshold?
Standard and low-threshold options are available depending on the chosen system and the exposure of the opening. A lower threshold may provide less weather protection in an exposed position, so we recommend the appropriate option at survey.
What colours are available?
uPVC French doors come in white, cream and a range of colours and woodgrain finishes, such as Chartwell Green, Irish Oak and Anthracite Grey. Aluminium French doors are powder coated in colours such as white, greys and black. Dual-colour options are available on many systems. You can see samples at our Norwich showroom.
Are French doors better than sliding or bi-fold doors?
They are not better, just different. French doors suit a simple two-door arrangement, openings that are not exceptionally wide and homes where traditional proportions fit. Sliding doors suit you if larger panes and fewer vertical sightlines matter most, and bi-fold doors if opening up more of the aperture matters most.
Can Amber replace old French doors?
Yes. We remove the old doors and frame, fit and seal the new French doors in the opening and leave the area tidy. We can also replace older patio or double doors with French doors where the opening suits them.
How long does installation take?
Many replacement French doors going into an existing opening are fitted in about a day. Openings that need building work take longer. We give you an expected timescale for your project at survey.
Can Amber widen an existing opening?
Yes, we can talk through widening an existing opening or creating a new one. This is a separate project scope from the doors themselves and may require structural design, such as a new steel beam, and Building Regulations approval. We explain what your opening needs at your home visit.
What guarantee do you provide?
Eligible products supplied and fitted by Amber are covered by our 20-Year Product Guarantee. See our door guarantee for full details of what is covered.
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See French Doors at Our Norwich Showroom
French doors are easier to choose when you can see, open and compare them in person.
At our 5,000 sq ft showroom in Hellesdon you can see, open and compare French, patio and bi-fold door displays in person, including uPVC and aluminium frames, colours, glass and handles, and talk through your opening with an adviser.
Walk-ins are welcome, or you can book an appointment if you would prefer a set time with an adviser.
Amber Home Improvements
Unit 52, Hellesdon Park Road
Hellesdon Park Industrial Estate
Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5DR
Call: 01603 672638
Open 7 days a week. Free parking for up to 8 cars. All on the ground floor, with wheelchair access.
Opening times: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
