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Entrance Doors Essex & Colchester
Looking for a new entrance door in Essex or Suffolk? Our expert team provides professional installation of both uPVC, aluminium and composite entrance doors throughout the region.
Drawing on decades of experience serving homeowners across Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich and beyond, we ensure perfect installation every time. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation quote.
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About Entrance Doors
Learn more about our range of front and back entrance doors.
Bespoke Style
From traditional designs to modern styles, we help you create the perfect first impression with a customisable door.
Thermal Performance
Triple glazing up to 35mm thick and advanced profiles help reduce heat loss and energy bills throughout the year.
Easy Access
Low threshold options available for wheelchair users and families, making your home easily accessible for everyone.
Low Maintenance
Our uPVC, aluminium and composite doors require minimal upkeep, just occasional cleaning to maintain their performance.
Superior Security
Multi-point locking systems and robust frames meet PAS 24 and Secured by Design standards, keeping your home safe and protected.
Testimonials
Absolutely exceptional customer service, installation service and extremely prompt at answering any questions I had! Anyone in the south east or east of England looking...
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Josh
Via Trusted Trader
Really pleased with our new door, great value and great service throughout. Thank you Sean and team?
Becky
Via Trusted Trader
A great service from start to finish. Friendly knowledgeable colleagues and very helpful. They did a great job and cleared up after themselves. Very happy...
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Michelle
Via Trusted Trader
Absolutely delighted with the whole process from initial enquiry to the installation 10 out of 10, amazing company and very quick turnaround. Thank you so...
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Sarah O'Donnell
Via Trusted Trader
This is the second time we have used 1st Homes. This time we had a new composite front door and Bi-fold doors. Excellent company, value...
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Denis
Via Trusted Trader
Outstanding. A 1st class customer journey from start to finish. I would highly recommend this company for your project.
Mr Oza
Via Trusted Trader
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Colours
Our Colour Collection
Create your perfect entrance with our extensive range of door finishes.
Our uPVC doors are available in an extensive range of colours, including authentic woodgrain effects that perfectly replicate the appearance of timber. For aluminium doors, choose from sophisticated metallic finishes, contemporary matt colours, or striking modern shades. Looking for something specific? Our bespoke RAL colour matching service ensures you'll find exactly the right finish for your home.
Grey
Black
Chartwell Green
Golden Oak
Irish Oak
Rosewood
White
Cream
Squirrel Grey
Pure White
Jet Black
Pastel Turquoise
Cream
Chocolate Brown
Anthracite Grey
Agate Grey
Irish Oak
Slate Grey
Blue
Rosewood
Duck Egg Blue
Green
Chartwell Green
Cream
Golden Oak
Red
Black
Silver Grey
Agate Grey
Black Brown
Glass Options
Quality Glazing Choices
Our entrance doors feature double glazing or high performance 35mm triple glazing to ensure excellent thermal efficiency and sound reduction.
Choose from our range of decorative glass patterns and designs to create your perfect balance of natural light and privacy. Whether you prefer traditional lead designs, contemporary privacy glass, or elegant obscured patterns, our glazing options combine style with superior performance.
Warwick
Tribal
Taffeta
Reeded
Pelerine
Minster
Oak
Florielle
Mayflower
Everglade
Digital
Contora
Charcoal Sticks
Cassini
Chantilly
Energy Effiency
Energy Efficiency at Their Core
Our entrance doors are engineered with thermal performance in mind, whether you choose uPVC, aluminium, or our premium composite doors.
Each option features advanced thermal technology - from six-chamber uPVC profiles to robust composite cores available in both insulating timber and foam variants. With 35mm triple glazing available and superior weathersealing, these doors achieve impressive U-values while maintaining comfortable temperatures throughout your home.
Security
Superior Security & Protection
Experience complete peace of mind with our secure and weatherproof entrance doors. From multi-chambered uPVC and robust aluminium to our solid-core composite doors, each option is engineered to keep your home safe and protected.
Advanced multi-point locking systems come standard across our range, while sophisticated weathersealing technology ensures excellent protection against the British weather.
Downloads
Downloads & Technical Information
Want to discover more? Browse our product downloads section for detailed information about our entrance doors.
Aluminium, uPVC or Composite?
Security and Style at Every Entrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our uPVC and aluminium entrance doors below. If you have any other questions, our team will be more than happy to help.
Contact UsWhat door materials do you offer?
We offer uPVC, aluminium and composite entrance doors. uPVC doors provide excellent value and thermal efficiency, while aluminium doors offer contemporary style with slim sightlines. Our composite doors are made from a variety of materials, and you can choose from either a timber or a foam core, depending on your budgets and tastes.
How secure are your entrance doors?
All our doors are highly secure, featuring multi-point locking systems and robust frames. They're PAS 24 certified and meet Secured by Design standards for complete peace of mind.
What glazing options are available?
Our doors feature 35mm triple or double glazing as standard. We offer various glazing styles and patterns, allowing you to balance natural light with privacy.
What colours and finishes are available?
We offer an extensive range of colours and finishes for both materials, including woodgrain effects for uPVC and contemporary metallic finishes for aluminium. We also provide RAL colour matching.
Are your doors wheelchair accessible?
Yes - we offer low threshold options suitable for wheelchair users and families with young children, making our doors easily accessible for everyone.
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Visit Our Showroom
Start your home improvement journey at our Marks Tey showroom, where you can explore our full range of products in person.
Conveniently located at Unit 3, Flyover Nurseries, Coggeshall Road (CO6 1LJ), our showroom features working displays and our experienced team is always ready to help.
Latest News
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Areas We Serve
We’re proud to serve homeowners throughout Essex and Suffolk with a comprehensive range of windows, doors and home extensions.
Our expert team brings quality installations to homes across the region, including Colchester, Chelmsford, Clacton-On-Sea, Sudbury, and Ipswich.
