Buying a new front door is a big step. It is not something most homeowners do often, and because it is a real investment in your property, it can feel like there is a lot at stake. The last thing anyone wants is an expensive mistake that serves as a daily reminder every time they enter or leave their home.
In this blog, we highlight some of the most common mistakes homeowners make when buying a new front door. By avoiding these, you can approach your purchase with clarity and confidence.
Mistake 1: Choosing a Door Just Because It Is Cheaper
A low price can be tempting, but quality and durability are where the real value lies. Cheaper doors often skip features or use weaker materials, which may keep the upfront cost down but lead to higher costs and frustration later.
Mistake 2: Forgetting About Thermal Performance
Doors built with cheaper materials often mean higher U values, which allow heat to escape and push up your energy bills. Endurance’s solid timber core, airtight seals, durable finishes and high-quality glazing ensure excellent insulation, keeping your home warm and running costs down.
Mistake 3: Overlooking Proven Security Standards
Front doors are targeted in almost 60% of burglaries, so proper certification is essential. Endurance composite doors feature a solid timber core, with a wide choice of Secured by Design accredited options that include enhanced locks, laminated glazing and reinforced hardware. Choosing certified security is about more than ticking a box; it is about daily peace of mind.
Mistake 4: Picking the Wrong Front Door Colour
Your front door sets the tone for your home, and colour matters more than you might think. Half of UK buyers say the colour of
a front door influences their decision, with grey, black, blue and green among the most popular choices. Endurance offers more than 20 finishes, from bold modern shades to timeless classics, helping you create a door that enhances your property’s style and kerb appeal.
Mistake 5: Forgetting About Maintenance Needs
Even composite doors benefit from simple upkeep to stay looking and performing their best. A quick clean with warm soapy water and occasional lubrication of hinges and handles is all it takes. Built with a 48mm solid timber core and tough finishes, Endurance doors resist warping, peeling and fading, keeping maintenance light and easy.
Mistake 6: Ignoring Glazing and Side Panel Options
Glazing and side panels can transform the look and feel of your entrance. Skipping them often means missing out on extra natural light and a balanced design. Endurance offers more than 35 glazing styles and matching side panels, so you can achieve the perfect combination of security, privacy and style.
Mistake 7: Choosing a Supplier Without a Guarantee
A door without a meaningful guarantee leaves you unprotected if things go wrong. Endurance offers a £2,000 security guarantee with its ABS master cylinder, demonstrating confidence in its products and providing homeowners with lasting reassurance.
Endurance Avoids These Pitfalls: Here’s How
Every mistake we have highlighted comes from cutting corners, whether in design, materials or aftercare. Endurance takes the opposite approach. With a solid timber core, accredited security options, excellent thermal performance and a wide choice of colours, glazing and side panels, every door is built for long-term performance.
On top of that, doors are simple to maintain and backed by a meaningful security guarantee. It is this combination of strength, style, energy efficiency and reassurance that makes Endurance a smart investment.
If you are ready to avoid costly mistakes and choose a front door that delivers on every level, explore the Endurance range today.
