French doors in Oxford
From £1,300
| Service | Typical price in Oxford |
|---|---|
| UPVC double glazed windows | £518 - £1,035 |
| Sash windows (UPVC & timber) | £1,035 - £2,760 |
| French & patio doors | £1,495 - £3,680 |
| Bay & bow windows | £1,840 - £4,370 |
| Secondary glazing | £402 - £1,093 |
French door quotes across Oxford
French doors are a common upgrade on Oxford’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces in East Oxford and on the interwar semis of Cowley and Headington. On the historic streets of Jericho and North Oxford, rear elevations tend to permit French doors more readily than the frontage. Legacy Windows is a comparison service linking you to FENSA installers across OX1 to OX4.
Why locals in Oxford choose Legacy Windows
- Typical Oxford fitted band for French doors runs about £1,500 to £3,680, covering UPVC, aluminium, composite and timber
- All quotes include Part L compliant glazing (Uw at or below 1.4 W/m²K) and Part Q laminated glass in vulnerable positions
- Installers are FENSA or CERTASS registered, so building control is self-certified
- We flag when your address falls inside one of Oxford’s 17 conservation areas or an Article 4 zone
- No cold calls after enquiry
Areas we cover around Oxford
We route French-door enquiries across Cowley, Headington, East Oxford (Divinity Road, Bullingdon Road, Iffley Fields), Marston, Botley, Kidlington and Rose Hill. On Cowley and Headington 1930s semis, rear French doors typically fit existing openings without brickwork changes. Inside Jericho, North Oxford and the historic core, timber or timber-effect finishes and heritage glazing bars may be required for street-visible openings. We also cover nearby Abingdon, Bicester, Witney, Banbury and Didcot.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for rear French doors in Oxford? On non-listed properties outside conservation areas, no — permitted development covers replacement of an existing rear door. Inside any of Oxford’s 17 conservation areas, planning consent is normally required, and Listed Buildings always need Listed Building Consent.
Timber or UPVC French doors on a Jericho or North Oxford frontage? On any Listed Building or historic principal elevation, timber is the standard requirement. UPVC is unlikely to be approved by the Oxford City Council conservation officer.
Are French doors safer than patio sliders? Both meet PAS 24 when supplied to a modern spec. French doors typically use multi-point locking hooks and mushroom cams; patio sliders use anti-lift track blocks. Part Q laminated glass is standard in ground-floor positions.
Windows and doors in Oxford - local context
Golden Cotswold-stone Georgian and Victorian townhouses around Jericho and North Oxford, plus Victorian terraces in East Oxford and Cowley.
Dominant era of housing stock: Georgian and high Victorian, plus interwar in Cowley and Headington.
Heritage note: 17 conservation areas covering nearly all of central and North Oxford - single-glazed slim units are often the only permitted upgrade in college-owned streets.
- Jericho
- North Oxford
- Summertown
- Cowley
- Headington
Postcodes we cover in Oxford
- OX1
- OX2
- OX3
- OX4
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.