We need a new backdoor as the current wooden one is knackered. We’d prefer a PVC door, but money’s a bit tight. I’m also a bit nervous about attempting it myself so will probably need to get someone in to do it. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? If it makes any difference we’re in Witney, Oxfordshire. Thanks in advance.

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Please, please tell us it was kicked in…?!

Please, please tell us it was kicked in…?!

Beat me to it 🙂

Please, please tell us it was kicked in…?!

Sorry but no 😐

As for the OP – assuming it is a standard size door then a new one will be cheap and easy to fit. If it is wood-framed now then simply buy a new hardwood door – it should take someone with reasonable skills and the correct kit about 3 to 5 hours to cut out the hinges, lock etc and hang it.

If it is already UPV-framed then a new door should just drop in.

If your skills aren't up to it I reckon a decent joiner would supply and fix a door for about £500.

MF, its currently a wooden door and frame, but the frame's as shagged as the door and the whole lot needs replacing (if it was just the door I'd be tempted to do it myself, but I don't fancy ballsing up the frame!

Ahh right. In our case (new frame and door) it cost us around £1k for a new custom frame to fit the opening (with glass skylight over) coupled with an off-the-shelf door (all oak).

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UPVC would be your best bet. Just measure the structural opening, phone 3 or 4 upvc fabricators and buy it yourself. They are a doddle to fit assuming your opening is square. You just need a few hammer fixings, a drill and a masonry bit, some expanding foam and some silicone seal.

Easy job.