Front Door in Ireland — Composite, Timber, Aluminium, and What the BER Counts
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Composite front door: €1,500–€3,500. Timber: €2,500–€6,000. Aluminium: €3,000–€8,000. The BER counts every door.
Front door in Ireland: composite €1,500–€3,500, timber €2,500–€6,000, aluminium €3,000–€8,000. The BER counts every door. A standard composite door is U-value 1.0–1.4 W/m²K. A high-performance timber door can hit 0.8–1.0. Choose for security (PAS 24 or Secure by Design certification), weather performance (tested to BS 6375 for air, water, wind), and aesthetics. The BER is a secondary concern unless you're targeting A1. Most Irish self-builds use a composite front door (cheaper, more secure, less maintenance) or a timber door (better aesthetics, more planning-friendly in rural areas). Aluminium is the premium option, often used with aluminium-clad windows.
When this matters most
You're at design stage and need to specify the front door.
When this doesn't apply
The door is in.
Sources
NSAI, I.S. EN ISO 10077. https://www.nsai.ie/
Frequently asked questions
How much does a front door cost in Ireland?
Composite: €1,500–€3,500. Timber: €2,500–€6,000. Aluminium: €3,000–€8,000. Installation included in most cases.
What is the most secure front door?
Composite or aluminium with PAS 24 or Secure by Design certification. Multi-point locking. Solid timber core (not hollow).
What U-value does a front door need for BER A1?
0.8–1.0 W/m²K. Standard composite is 1.0–1.4. High-performance timber or aluminium can hit 0.8.
When this matters most
You're at design stage and need to specify the front door.
When this doesn't apply
The door is in.
Where to go next
Next decision
The next step in your build sequence.
- Door Budget for a Self-Build in Ireland — Internal Doors, External Doors, and Ironmongery →
- Garage Door in Ireland — Sectional, Roller, or Up-and-Over, and What the BER Counts →
- Passive House Windows in Ireland — U-value, Frame, and What the Certifier Wants →
- Sliding Doors in Ireland — Aluminium Sliders, Lift-and-Slide, and the U-value Trade-Off →
- Window Energy Rating in Ireland — What the Label Means and Why It Matters for BER →
- Window Installation in Ireland — Cavity Closer, Dpc, and the Airtightness Detail →
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