Bespoke Timber Front Doors in London
Victorian-period door
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Choosing a front door that suits your home and reflects your personality is our speciality. All our doors are one-of-a-kind and hand-made exclusively for you. Whether you want a door designed by our expert design team, something you’ve imagined yourself or a beautiful replication of your existing door, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Our bespoke, original doors will make a beautiful, secure entrance to your home. Your new door will be stunning, long lasting and, of course, highly secure. Our substantial 65mm door frame and leaf is built with more than 50% extra timber than your previous door. Our laminated glass units are toughened as standard. And the finishing touch? We only use Banham locks, the most secure locks on the market.
All our doors come fitted with Banham latch and deadlock locks. Known for their superior strength and elegance, the master locksmiths at Banham have over 100 years of experience. A Banham lock guarantees maximum style when you’re standing outside, and maximum security when you’re safely inside. Remember, Banham locks cannot be copied, only ordered.
The right accessories can transform basic outfits and elevate your look. And it’s no different when it comes to dressing your door. Our design team are the experts when it comes to working out what door furniture options will work best for you. This is your chance to get creative – we have door knockers, knobs, letterboxes, numbers and spyholes are all available in a range of different finishes.
Looking for a shade with timeless charm, or maybe something a little more playful? You can really made a statement – and stand out from your neighbours – with your new door’s colour. We colour match to most luxury paint brands. Split between two choices? Get the best of both worlds. We offer a dual paint option so you can enjoy different colours, internally and externally, and when it’s time to paint your new door, we use three layers of paint to ensure it stays rich and glossy for longer.
The right accessories can transform basic outfits and elevate your look. And it’s no different when it comes to dressing your door. Our design team are the experts when it come to working out what door furniture options will work best for you, and we have a superb selection for you to choose from.
Door knockers, knobs, letterboxes, numbers and spyholes are all available in a range of different finishes. And this is your chance to get really creative. Does a subtle hue call for a striking salmon door knocker? Or maybe a polished brass bee will complement your bright and bold colour choice. We’re here to ensure your door makes a dramatic impact.
Our expert sales team is here to assist with your project. Need an initial estimate? Looking for guidance on your next steps? Want to see our products firsthand? We’re ready to help and show you around our friendly showrooms.
We know that choosing your new front door isn’t an open-and-shut process (excuse the pun), so we will be with you every step of the way. Our work starts with a visit to your home to measure the door and discuss your specific requirements. We come equipped with expert knowledge to kickstart the project, and can put together a detailed, bespoke quote for you. Whether you already have a particular style in mind, are looking to replicate an existing door, or are even in need of creative inspiration, we are here to guide you.
If you haven’t already visited one of our showrooms, we encourage you to do so while you consider your quote. Our showrooms are useful spaces to explore our product range and get a feel for what you are investing in. Alternatively, our sales team can share locations of local Ayrton installations for you to inspect, or you can speak directly with one of our clients to hear firsthand about their Ayrton experience.
Once you’ve placed your order with a deposit, our designers will conduct a survey, take precise measurements, discuss design details (such as paint colour and door furniture options). Your designer will be in touch with a computer-aided design (CAD) drawings for your approval before the door is created.
Making your brand-new door is only part of the job. Ensuring that the product is fitted precisely and securely is important. It will take two working days to complete the installation of your new door. Safety is paramount to us, which is why our installers will make sure no opening is exposed overnight, and that your home is left secure, neat and tidy. So you have to do is stand back, relax and admire that beautiful new door.
The lead time varies depending on the product you select, as well as the scale and complexity of your project. Since everything we manufacture is custom-made and tailored to your specifications, you can typically expect a lead time of 12-14 weeks from paying your deposit. Our sales team will provide specific advice based on your individual requirements.
The builder’s quote will almost certainly be significantly cheaper than our offering, but this is for a very good reason! So often than not, a builder will outsource and not invest into the best quality wood, glazing and security locks, or offer aftercare.
Our approach is always timber full replacement and replicating original timber doors like-for-like. We specialise in paying close attention to detail such as the traditional profiles, glazing bars, arches, cills and architraves. By replacing everything in its entirety we can offer you a lifetime guarantee and a thermally efficient solution that looks fantastic and in keeping with the property.
Why we do not recommend part replacement:
- When you are bonding new timber with old timber – new timber will settle at a completely different rate to the old timber, what this means is in two years or so when the new timber settles it settles at a completely different rate to the old timber and this eventually becomes an aftercare nightmare.
- Trying to fit perfectly straight timber sashes into old boxes that have moved simply do not fit. This leads poor draught exclusion and more friction in sliding.
- Old boxes are made to hold single glazed units. Thin double-glazed units that are squeezed into old boxes will not provide you with the thermal efficiency of a full replacement.
- Read the fine print when it comes to guarantees and aftercare, they are often non-existent. We often see people buy windows & doors twice, part replacement is an easy sell because of price and profit margins are greater with this approach. Part replacement is appealing when looking at the numbers and that is where it ends.
Our factory has the ability to replicate existing stained glass design or we can refurbish (this is more expensive). Our stained glass is encapsulated between a double-glazed unit to protect it long into the future from hairline fractures.
Our doors are fitted with robust adjustable hinges, so if you encounter any issues with a door sticking, our aftercare team can make the necessary adjustments. Various factors, such as house movement or extreme weather, can affect your door. We’re here to provide ongoing aftercare, ensuring you always have the perfect draught seal.
Yes, Ayrton works throughout all conservation areas in London and specialises in meeting their specific requirements.
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