As part of a porch renovation on her 1920s property, Joan from Bournemouth was keen to find a modern new door that would complete the project, as well as being in keeping with her home, and offering better energy efficiency.

Joan comments: Our original porch and porch door was very old. The whole thing was wooden and, being on the north facing side of the house, weathered badly. We had replaced large sections of the porch’s wooden frames due to rot once already, but we had never replaced the door which had a single pane of glass and a big gap underneath.

Joan already had a good idea of what style of door she wanted, having seen several in her neighbourhood on morning and evening dog walks. With an appointment booked with an installer, a local sole trader, she was able to explain her preferences.

Joan continues: We had looked online at prices of doors and found a couple of designs we liked, but when our installer handed me a Door-Stop brochure, I only had to turn a few pages to find the right door – it took me less than five minutes.

We chose black as we had replaced the old wooden facias on the house with black UPVC ones and we wanted it to match. And we chose the style with diamonds as the windows in the house have diamonds in them. Our accessories are brushed chrome, purely because we prefer silver to gold or brass, and it matched the accessories on the internal door too.

Part of the porch renovation was to benefit from better energy efficiency. Along with other energy saving measures – including new double-glazed windows in the porch, and now a new fully-sealed door frame. Joan was surprised by how much of a difference her new GRP door played a part in saving on her gas bills.

Joan continues: As soon as the new Door-Stop and double glazing were installed, we noticed just how much warmer our home was. What’s been great for us is that with all these elements together, our gas usage dropped by 22% and with energy bills looking to keep on increasing, this saving is exactly what we need!

We are very happy with the end result – the door is really smart and after many years of looking after the wooden frames and doors my husband is very happy that it doesn’t need any maintenance!

We’ve updated our pricing structure to make things clearer, fairer, and packed with even more value for you and your customers.

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Chartwell Green and Anthracite Grey — two of our most popular premium colours are now available at no extra cost. Get the high-end look without the premium price tag.
 

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• Letterplates: £30
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At Door-Stop, we’re all about combining top performance with sleek design, and that’s exactly what the new SFS Dynamic 2D-C Hinge brings to our composite doors. It’s now the standard choice across our entire range—and for good reason.

This hinge is built to impress. With anti-drop technology that prevents door sagging over time, it eliminates the need for future adjustments or call-backs, saving you time and hassle. Once installed, it’s fit-and-forget, letting your customers enjoy smooth operation year after year—while you enjoy fewer service visits.

And it’s not just about durability. The SFS Dynamic 2D-C Hinge handles loads of over 100kg with ease, all while sitting neatly over the air-gap of the door, ensuring no compromise on security or ease of use.

Available in three finishes, this hinge not only performs but also complements any door design beautifully. If you’re looking for a hinge that does it all: strength, style, and easy installation. The SFS Dynamic 2D-C is the one to beat.