A front door that’s been in place for twenty-odd years tends to find ways to remind you it needs replacing.
Maybe it’s the lock that stiffens in cold weather, the paint lifting along the bottom edge where rain catches the frame, or the draught around the threshold that no seal quite fixes.
Edinburgh’s weather doesn’t give old doors a gentle retirement.
Wind off the Forth, sustained rain through autumn and winter, and the regular frost cycles of a Scottish winter all push an ageing door towards failure faster than the same door would deteriorate in more sheltered parts of the country.
The Advanced Group supplies and installs high-quality external doors across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Whether your current door is draughty, insecure, or simply past its best, we can help you choose and install the right replacement for your property.
Contact our friendly team today on 0131 370 0444 to learn more.
Composite external doors Edinburgh
For most properties, composite doors represent the best of the best.
Incredible thermal efficiency, fantastic security, and they are known to last. There is a reason why composite doors are the most popular choice for front doors in Edinburgh.
Longevity in the construction
Our high-quality composite front doors are built to last.
At the heart of each door is a solid timber core, wrapped in a tough GRP composite outer skin on both sides, with insulating foam in between.
That combination means the door won’t swell, warp, or crack. It also holds it colour year after year with no repainting needed.
For an Edinburgh front door that is set to face the weather for the next fifteen to twenty years, that weatherproof construction matters across every season.
Thermal efficiency
A door that stays strong against time, stays strong against the weather.
Your front door is a primary barrier between your home and the outside. And thanks to our composite doors’ carefully constructed insulated core, the warmth can be kept inside and the cold out.
If you are looking for a way to reduce energy bills and keep your home warm and comfortable throughout our Scottish winters, composite is the way to go.
All our composite doors that include windows have glazed panels with toughened, double glazed sealed units with warm-edge spacer bars to minimise heat loss at the edges of the glass.
Security features of composite doors
Your front door doesn’t just protect you from the weather, it is a barrier against unwanted guests.
Security is built into the specification.
Every composite door we install comes with multipoint locking as standard, engaging at the top, bottom, and sides of the frame simultaneously. Any forced entry attempt is distributed across multiple contact points rather than concentrated at a single latch.
Anti-snap, anti-drill, and anti-pick cylinder hardware is specified across our range, and toughened glass in any glazed panels meets BS 6206 safety glass standards.
For ground-floor flats and properties on busy Edinburgh streets, that level of added security is important.
Composite door range
Edinburgh homes are all different and unique, as are our customers’ preferences.
Our front door range covers both classic style panel designs and modern design options to suit Edinburgh’s varied choices.
Classic raised-and-fielded composite designs work well on Victorian and Georgian properties across the New Town, Morningside, and Bruntsfield.
Contemporary designs with clean lines and bold glazed panels suit modern Edinburgh homes and new builds in areas like Corstorphine, Portobello, and South Gyle.
With over 15 different designs, colours, and finishes available, there is something in our range for everyone.
Interested in learning more? Contact our team, come in and visit our showroom, or request a brochure today!
uPVC external doors Edinburgh
Low maintenance and cost effective
A uPVC door is the practical, low-maintenance choice for homeowners who want reliable, energy efficient performance at a lower price point than composite.
The material handles Edinburgh’s conditions well.
It doesn’t rot, doesn’t swell in wet weather, and doesn’t require painting or treating to stay functional.
A quality uPVC door installed today should still be operating correctly in fifteen years with nothing more than an occasional clean.
Energy efficient improvements
Modern uPVC external doors are a significant step up from the panel doors fitted in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Multi-chambered profiles provide better thermal efficiency, hardware is more substantial, and multi-point locking is included as standard.
Double glazed glass panels use the same sealed unit technology as our uPVC windows range, with argon gas filling and low-E glass for good energy efficiency across the whole door unit.
Our uPVC door range
We are proud to offer a wide range of door styles, glass designs, colours, and customisations for our door range.
For modern Edinburgh homes and new builds where budget is a priority, a quality uPVC door delivers the performance and security specification you need at a straightforward price.
Patio doors, French doors, and bifold doors Edinburgh
Homeowners adding a kitchen extension, opening up a rear living room to a garden, or replacing an ageing back door often need a different door type altogether.
The Advanced Group installs patio doors, French doors, and bifold doors across Edinburgh as part of the same supply and install service, all with the same 15-year guarantee.
Sliding patio doors
Double-glazed sliding patio doors work well on Edinburgh properties where the rear garden or patio area doesn’t have space for an outward-opening door.
The sash slides across a fixed panel without requiring clearance in front of the frame, which suits a narrow path or a compact outdoor area.
Our patio doors are available in uPVC and aluminium profiles, with multipoint locking on the sliding sash and toughened double glazed units throughout.
The insulated frame profiles are matched to our window system, so the thermal performance across a rear elevation stays consistent when you’re replacing doors and windows at the same time.
French doors
French doors open both leaves outward, giving you the full width of the frame when Edinburgh’s weather allows.
Our double-glazed French doors come with multipoint locking on both leaves, toughened glazed panels, and a flush threshold option for step-free access.
They’re available in a wide range of colours, for the perfect door for your home.
Bifold doors
Bifold doors create the widest clear opening available in a standard door frame by folding multiple panels back to the wall.
We offer configurations from 2 to 7 panes. If you need something larger, just ask. Our team can check what’s possible for your property.
From white, black, grey to cream, all installations are backed by our 15-year guarantee.
Energy efficiency and security in external doors
Thermal protection
External door performance is measured in the same way as window performance. by U-value.
A lower number means less heat loss through the material.
Our glazed composite doors achieve a U-value of 1.6 W/m2K. And for homes that want that extra level of protection, our solid door styles can reach U-values as low as 0.9W/m2K.
For an exposed Edinburgh property, a well-sealed new external door makes a noticeable difference to how draughty the hallway feels in January, and that difference shows up in the heating bill within a season.
Weatherproofing your door
The weatherproofing at the frame matters as much as the door panel itself.
Threshold seals and perimeter compression seals prevent air infiltration even when the Edinburgh wind pushes hard against the door face.
Edinburgh properties on west-facing elevations and exposed corners take a particular battering, and a door that isn’t properly sealed at the frame will lose heat regardless of how well the panel is insulated.
Securing your home
On the security side, multipoint locking combined with upgraded cylinder hardware and toughened glass in any glazed panels gives Edinburgh homeowners genuine peace of mind.
Our composite door installations meet Secured by Design standards, which is the Police Scotland-backed accreditation for security-assessed products.
If your current front door has a single-point lock and original cylinder hardware, the security upgrade from a new composite door is substantial.
Edinburgh door supplier and installer
The Advanced Group is proud to supply dream doors throughout Edinburgh.
We cover all Edinburgh postcodes from EH1 through to EH17, and our service extends across the Lothians to Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Livingston, Bathgate, and Linlithgow.
Our Edinburgh team knows the city’s property types, its conservation areas, and the practical challenges that come with older Edinburgh buildings.
All doors supplied and installed through The Advanced Group come as a complete service.
Our expert team will ensure your high-quality door is properly fitted and secure for ultimate thermal efficiency.
For the best service products and service in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, trust The Advanced Group.
How we supply and install your new door
Free home survey
We visit your Edinburgh property, measure the opening precisely, check the condition of the existing frame and threshold, and discuss your options.
We note any conservation area or listed building considerations, advise on the right door type for your property, and talk through colour options and glazing configurations.
No commitment, and no pressure.
Choose your perfect door
Select from our full range of composite, uPVC, patio, French, and bifold external doors, with personalised service from our team throughout.
Our surveyor helps you find the perfect door for your Edinburgh home based on your property type, your priorities, and your budget, including explaining the 0% finance options if you want to spread the cost.
If you aren’t sure which one is right for you within our huge range, our team will be more than happy to share expert advice on options. And with over 38 years of trusted industry experience, you are sure to be in safe hands.
Manufacturing the bespoke door
Your door is manufactured to the exact dimensions from your survey, with all hardware, glazed units, and colour as specified.
We will let you know when it is ready to be installed, and arrange a time that suits you.
Installation
Our installation team removes the old door, prepares the opening if needed, and hangs, levels, and adjusts the new door with all ironmongery and weatherproofing seals fitted.
The complete installation is normally done in a day.
Sign-off
We test the locking mechanism, check the door operates correctly through its full range, confirm the weatherproofing at the frame and threshold, and hand over the 15 year guarantee documentation before we leave.
Get a free quote on external doors in Edinburgh
If you are looking for a new front door, new windows, or external patio doors, The Advanced Group are here for you.
With an unbeatable collection, advanced energy efficient properties, and incredible prices, we are here to help you get the perfect entrance.
Simply call our Edinburgh team on 0131 370 0444 or request a free quote online. We’ll arrange a free home survey, measure your opening, walk you through the options without pressure, and provide a written quote before you commit.
Wherever you are located in the Edinburgh area, we will be more than happy to help.
