A&J Joinery designs, manufactures and installs bespoke timber French doors for Fulham's Victorian and Edwardian period properties — from our workshop at Arch 9, Munster Road SW6. Every pair is hand-built to your exact aperture, double-glazed with our own sealed units and installed by our own joiners. No subcontractors. Ever.
French doors are one of the most transformative improvements you can make to a Fulham period property — opening the ground floor to garden and light, framing a Victorian garden room or replacing an oversized single door. A&J Joinery has been making bespoke French doors for Fulham homes since 2003, with full conservation area expertise and Hammersmith & Fulham Council planning knowledge built into every project.
Every pair of French doors is made to measure in our SW6 workshop. We manufacture all styles — from traditional timber-bar Georgian designs to clean contemporary glazed panels — all with modern double glazing and high-security hardware.
Georgian or astragal glazing bars dividing each door leaf into multiple panes. The classic look for Victorian and Edwardian Fulham properties — available with original horn and ovolo moulding profiles to satisfy conservation area requirements exactly.
Single large pane per door leaf — maximum light, minimal sight lines. Clean contemporary look for modern Fulham extensions and garden rooms. Available in any RAL or Farrow & Ball colour with slim hardwood or Accoya® frames.
Exact replicas of original French door profiles — glazing bar widths matched to the millimetre, original ovolo or lambs tongue mouldings, authentic ironmongery in brass, bronze or black. Accepted by Hammersmith & Fulham conservation officers. Planning liaison included.
A central pair of French doors flanked by fixed sidelights, or surmounted by a toplight panel — dramatically increases light into hallways and rear reception rooms. Common in Fulham's Victorian rear extensions. Made to measure in our workshop.
Multi-point espagnolette locking engaging at three or five points simultaneously. Anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinders. Internal glazing beads. Hinge defenders. Toughened safety glass. Secured by Design accredited hardware options. Every door we make meets current British security standards.
Our first recommendation for most external French doors in Fulham. Accoya® is an acetylated timber with a 50-year manufacturer's guarantee against rot. Dimensionally stable — no seasonal sticking. Holds paint far longer than conventional softwood. Best long-term value for exposed SW6 rear elevations.
Free survey at your property. Written quote within 48 hours. No obligation whatsoever.
External French doors in Fulham are exposed to London's damp winters and humid summers. Timber choice directly affects how long your doors last and how much maintenance they require. Here is our honest guide:
Acetylated timber with a 50-year above-ground rot guarantee. 75% less shrinkage and swelling than conventional softwood — doors open and close smoothly year-round. Paint lasts 8–12 years rather than 4–6. Best long-term value for most Fulham French door projects, especially south-facing and exposed elevations.
Premium choice for a stained or oiled natural grain finish. Dense, heavy and structurally strong. Excellent durability with proper maintenance. Particularly suited to classical Fulham properties where visible grain is part of the specification. Heavier and more expensive than Accoya® but unmatched in character.
Cost-effective West African hardwoods with good natural durability. Better than softwood for exposed elevations. Best suited to painted French doors. Idigbo is our recommended painted hardwood at a competitive price — significantly more durable than softwood for Fulham's climate.
Most affordable option. Suitable for sheltered or north-facing positions where exposure is minimal. Requires thorough primer, quality paint and regular maintenance every 4–6 years. We recommend upgrading to idigbo or Accoya® for any south-facing or exposed Fulham rear elevation.
All prices below are supply and fit — manufactured in our Fulham workshop and installed by our own joiners. All include VAT, FENSA certification and 5-year guarantee.
| Specification | Timber | Price (Supply & Fit per pair) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard painted French doors | Engineered softwood | £1,800 – £3,200 |
| Hardwood painted French doors | Idigbo / Sapele | £2,200 – £4,000 |
| Accoya® French doors ⭐ Recommended | Accoya® — 50yr guarantee | £2,500 – £5,500 |
| Oak French doors (natural grain) | European Oak | £3,000 – £6,000 |
| With sidelights (pair + 2 panels) | Any timber | Add 40–60% |
| Conservation area / heritage profiles | Any timber | Add 10–20% |
All prices include VAT, FENSA certification and 5-year workmanship guarantee. Contact us for a free, property-specific written quote within 48 hours.
Approximately 50% of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is within a designated conservation area. Installing new French doors — particularly replacing a window with a door — typically requires planning consent from Hammersmith & Fulham Council. A&J Joinery manages the entire process:
Conservation areas we regularly work in: Peterborough Estate · Hurlingham · Sands End · Parsons Green · Eel Brook Common · Munster Village · New King's Road · Moore Park
Discuss Your Project
We visit your home, measure the aperture precisely, assess structural requirements and discuss your timber, glazing, finish, hardware and security preferences. No charge, no obligation.
We confirm whether planning consent is required from Hammersmith & Fulham Council. If yes, we prepare and submit the application — technical drawings, heritage statements and conservation officer liaison all included at no extra charge.
Clear, itemised written quote — timber species, sealed unit specification, hardware, factory paint finish and full installation costs. No hidden charges. What you see is what you pay.
Your French doors hand-built at Arch 9, Munster Road SW6. Double-glazed units made in-house. Three coats of micro-porous paint applied in our workshop — far more durable than on-site painting. Lead time: 4–7 weeks from order confirmation.
Our own qualified joiners install and hang every door — perfectly plumb, perfectly square. All hardware fitted and adjusted. Site left clean and tidy. FENSA compliance certificate and 5-year written guarantee issued on the day of completion.
"A&J Joinery fitted Accoya® French doors for our Victorian terrace in Parsons Green. The colour-matching to our existing windows is perfect, the hardware is exceptional and they open and close effortlessly. Two years on and they look brand new."
"We're in the Peterborough Estate conservation area. A&J Joinery managed the whole planning application and delivered French doors that matched our original glazing bars exactly. The conservation officer was satisfied first time — outstanding service."
"We had oak French doors with sidelights installed in our Hurlingham home. The craftsmanship is extraordinary — you can see the care and skill that's gone into every detail. A&J Joinery were professional, tidy and completed exactly on schedule."
Free survey at your Fulham property. Written quote within 48 hours. Conservation area specialists. FENSA registered. 5-year guarantee. No obligation.
Based in Fulham SW6, we install bespoke timber French doors across all of South West and West London:
Call our Munster Road workshop or use the form below. We'll survey your property, confirm planning requirements and give you a clear written quote — within 48 hours, no obligation.
Arch 9, 42 Munster Road, Fulham SW6 4EW · FENSA Registered · Company Reg. 10080547
