Question 1

Why choose English Period Doors?

Accepted Answer

We are an independent family-run business with generations of experience in architectural salvage and restoration. As members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and recognised in prestigious publications, we pride ourselves on quality, authenticity and customer service. Every reclaimed period door we supply is chosen with care and prepared with attention to detail, ensuring our customers receive genuine heritage craftsmanship.

Question 2

Do you deliver reclaimed period doors across the UK?

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Yes. We provide secure, insured nationwide delivery across England, Scotland and Wales. Every reclaimed and antique period door is carefully packaged to ensure safe transport. We work with experienced couriers who understand the importance of handling historic timber and stained glass with care. Whether you are located in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff or a rural restoration project, we regularly supply customers throughout the UK.

Question 3

Are your Victorian and Edwardian doors original?

Accepted Answer

All of our period doors are genuine reclaimed pieces sourced from historic properties across Britain. We do not sell modern reproductions or factory-made copies. Our Victorian doors, Edwardian doors and Georgian examples are authentic architectural salvage items chosen for their craftsmanship, proportions and historic detailing. Each door reflects the joinery methods and materials of its era, including traditional panel layouts and period-appropriate glazing.

Question 4

What types of period doors do you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

We specialise in reclaimed and antique period front doors, stained glass entrance doors, vestibule porch doors, French doors, room dividers and matching period windows. Our stock regularly includes Victorian stained glass doors, Edwardian glazed doors and solid timber Georgian designs. Every reclaimed wooden door is individually sourced and prepared with preservation in mind, ensuring authenticity remains at the heart of what we supply.

Question 5

Are your doors restored before delivery?

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Every reclaimed wooden door is inspected and sympathetically restored where required. Structural integrity is prioritised while preserving original detailing and period authenticity.

Question 6

Can I reserve a door with a deposit?

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Yes. A £250 deposit secures your chosen antique or reclaimed door and removes it from sale while we prepare it for delivery or collection. Because each door is unique, reserving promptly ensures availability. Once secured, we coordinate preparation and delivery in line with your renovation schedule.

Question 7

Do you offer bespoke restoration or modifications?

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We can carry out door repairs, full restoration, lead repairs, glass replacement and bespoke rebuilds while maintaining period integrity wherever possible.

Question 8

What is the difference between Victorian and Edwardian doors?

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Victorian doors typically feature bold panel layouts and decorative stained glass, while Edwardian doors often have lighter glazing patterns and simpler detailing

Question 9

How do I measure for a period front door?

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We recommend measuring the height, width and thickness of your existing door or opening accurately before purchasing. Always measure in multiple places to account for slight irregularities in older properties. If you are unsure, contact us and we will guide you through the measuring process. Many of our customers are restoring period properties where openings may not be perfectly square, so careful measurement is essential.

Question 10

Are reclaimed wooden doors suitable for modern homes?

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Absolutely. Reclaimed period doors can introduce warmth, character and craftsmanship into both traditional and contemporary homes. Many customers choose antique timber doors to add architectural interest to modern extensions or refurbished interiors. With proper installation and preparation, reclaimed doors offer durability alongside historic charm.

Question 11

Do you only supply customers locally?

Accepted Answer

Although we are based in New Milton Hampshire, we supply reclaimed period doors throughout the UK. We regularly provide Victorian, Edwardian and antique stained glass doors to homeowners, interior designers, architects and restoration specialists nationwide. Our secure UK delivery service ensures that your door arrives safely wherever your project is located.

Question 12

Do you fit/frame the doors?

Accepted Answer

We send the door/doors out fitting tight in the frame, not hung for your fitter to plane into place, with the recommended industry spacing allowance.

We also can create bespoke frames including fanlights side-panels or Overdoor panels.

Question 13

Do you offer Door/Window Alterations?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do. We can alter all our doors larger or smaller within structural tolerance, and we also can alter any stained glass panel large or small.

Question 14

Can my door be hung the other way?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely yes! This is accomplished by scarfing into the old lock and hinge intrusions and resin bonded.

The door can come as a blank for your fitter to finish.

Question 15

How do you alter the size of a door to fit?

Accepted Answer

The maximum tolerance we allow to reduce the width of any of our doors is 30mm. The Height is by 80mm - this can vary depending on the project. 
 
This is achieved by dowling the original tenons of the doors to add strength where reduced.

To enlarge doors, it is normally down to the aesthetics of the door - up to 80mm can be added to the width overall and up to 120mm to the height of the doors - This may also vary. 
 
The doors are cut down to a clean edge and then new additions are applied using double biscuit joins and resin bonded glue applied giving the door more strength. The bonded joins are stronger than the door itself.

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