French doors in Brighton
From £1,300
| Service | Typical price in Brighton |
|---|---|
| UPVC double glazed windows | £495 - £990 |
| Sash windows (UPVC & timber) | £990 - £2,640 |
| French & patio doors | £1,430 - £3,520 |
| Bay & bow windows | £1,760 - £4,180 |
| Secondary glazing | £385 - £1,045 |
French doors for Brighton gardens and courtyard flats
Brighton’s Victorian terrace stock in Hanover and Preston Park usually opens onto a compact rear garden that suits a French door pair better than a full bifold, and the semi-basement flats around Kemptown often take a French door to a courtyard patio. Legacy Windows introduces homeowners to three door specialists who quote a fixed supply-and-fit price using UPVC, engineered timber or a slim aluminium set.
Why locals in Brighton choose Legacy Windows
- Typical 2026 pricing runs from £1,430 for a compact UPVC pair to £3,520 for a wide aluminium set, calibrated to Brighton trade rates.
- All matched fitters are FENSA or CERTASS registered, so the Part L notice reaches Brighton and Hove building control automatically.
- Marine-grade stainless steel A4 hinges and espagnolette locking with anti-snap cylinders are specified as standard for BN postcodes.
- Threshold heights are quoted against Approved Document M, with a 15 mm low-rise option available where accessible access matters.
- Laminated safety glass is included on every ground-floor and semi-basement installation to meet Part K.
Areas we cover around Brighton
French door briefs are heaviest in BN1 across Preston Park and Fiveways, BN2 across Hanover and Kemptown, and BN3 across Hove and Portslade. The compact Victorian terrace footprints of Hanover often lead to a French door onto a courtyard rather than a full patio, while Hove’s semis in Aldrington and Poets Corner suit wider sets. Requests from Worthing, Shoreham, Lewes and the Downs villages reach the same Sussex panel.
Frequently asked questions
Are French doors allowed in Brighton’s conservation areas? Rear elevations are often approved with an appropriate timber or slim aluminium set. Street-facing installations on Regency terraces almost always require a full planning application, and Article 4 areas across Kemptown and parts of Hanover remove permitted development rights entirely.
Are French doors secure enough for a ground-floor Kemptown flat? With a laminated inner pane, multi-point locking and a Kitemarked anti-snap cylinder, French doors meet Secured by Design guidance and PAS 24. Every quote on our Brighton panel includes these fittings.
What is a low-threshold French door? A threshold of around 15 mm high, engineered with a drainage lip that keeps out driven rain while remaining wheelchair accessible under Approved Document M. It costs around £120 to £180 more than a standard 60 mm threshold.
Windows and doors in Brighton - local context
Regency squares and townhouses around Kemptown, Brunswick and Montpelier - some of the finest Regency architecture in England - plus Victorian terraces in Hanover and Preston.
Dominant era of housing stock: Regency (1810s-1830s) core with Victorian expansion.
Heritage note: 34 conservation areas covering most of Brighton and Hove - Regency frontages carry very strict listed building consent.
- Kemptown
- Brunswick
- Hove
- Hanover
- North Laine
- Rottingdean
Postcodes we cover in Brighton
- BN1
- BN2
- BN3
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.