Fresh Air with Better Everyday Control
Stable doors let you open the top section independently for ventilation while keeping the lower section shut, which is ideal for family kitchens and utility rooms.
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Stable Doors Built for Ventilation, Security and Everyday Practicality
Choose a made-to-measure stable door designed around safer airflow, dependable locking performance and a style that suits your home.
- Split-sash stable opening for controlled airflow and safer day-to-day use
- uPVC and composite stable-door pathways with broad colour options
- PAS 24 and Document Q-focused upgrade routes where required
- Installed across Kent with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee
Why Stable Doors Still Make Sense for Busy Homes
Stable doors are popular because they combine practical airflow control with secure day-to-day access, making them especially useful in kitchens, utility rooms and family entrances.
Practical for Pets and Young Children
The split-sash format makes it easier to manage airflow without creating a full opening, giving more day-to-day control in busy households.
Traditional Character, Modern Build Quality
Stable doors suit cottage-style and period-inspired homes while still supporting modern glazing, weather seals and low-maintenance finishes.
Security Built into Daily Operation
Modern stable-door pathways use robust hinges, multi-point locking and reinforced frame details to keep both comfort and security standards high.
Choose the Right Stable Door Route
We help you compare stable-door pathways based on maintenance expectations, lock specification, finish options and long-term thermal priorities.
uPVC Stable Doors
A practical low-maintenance route with good insulation performance and broad colour, woodgrain and glass options.
Explore this option Composite Stable Doors
Composite stable-door systems combine a robust slab build with upgraded lock options and strong weather resistance.
Explore this option Heritage-Led Stable Styling
Period-inspired stable-door aesthetics can be specified with modern frames and hardware to balance character and performance.
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Colour and Glazing Finish Planning
Stable doors are available in neutral, bold and woodgrain finishes, with decorative and privacy glass options to suit each elevation.
Explore this optionGlazing and Performance Specification
Stable-door recommendations are built around practical outcomes: better comfort, secure split-sash operation and reliable weather performance through the year.
Indicative Thermal Routes Around 1.4 W/m2K
Current stable-door pathways can be specified around 1.4 W/m2K with suitable glazing build-ups, with lower outcomes possible on selected upgrades.
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Double and Triple Glazing Pathways
Selected stable-door routes support different glazing thicknesses, so your final build can be matched to comfort and exposure priorities.
Learn more Threshold and Ventilation Detail
Low-threshold and mobility-focused options can be reviewed alongside split-sash ventilation needs to balance access and weather resistance.
Learn moreSpecification Notes from Current Supply Pathways
- Stable-door pathways use a split top-and-bottom sash configuration, allowing independent opening of the top section for controlled ventilation.
- Current supply routes include both uPVC and composite stable-door options, with specification matched to style, maintenance and security priorities.
- Indicative stable-door widths on selected pathways are often around 843mm to 1013mm, with some narrower options available on specific slab designs.
- Representative frame-height pathways run around 1953mm to 2163mm on standard thresholds, with alternative low-threshold and mobility routes available.
- Part M-compliant threshold pathways can be scoped where access planning is a priority, typically from around 945mm width on selected configurations.
- Enhanced security can include PAS 24-focused routes, laminated glazing and auto-engaging multi-point locks; smart monitoring availability is system-dependent.
Final project performance is confirmed at survey and technical sign-off stage once exact opening, system and glazing options are agreed.
Design, Glass and Hardware Finishing
A stable door should perform as well as it looks. We help you align colour, glazing and hardware details so the final result suits both your routine and your property style.
Colour Palettes for Cottage to Contemporary Homes
From classic white and soft heritage shades to deeper woodgrain tones, stable-door finishes can be matched to both windows and masonry.
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Decorative and Privacy Glass Options
Upper-sash glazing can be configured for daylight, privacy and character, with options suited to street-facing and garden-facing elevations.
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Handles and Hardware Finishing
Hardware selection completes both style and operation, from lever sets and letterplates to finish coordination with nearby windows and doors.
View optionsSecurity and Compliance Priorities
Stable-door security starts with practical baseline protection, then scales to enhanced compliance pathways where your brief requires tested upgrades.
Secure Locking Across the Split-Door Format
Stable doors are configured with locking and hinge hardware designed for split-sash operation while maintaining strong resistance at key attack points.
PAS 24 and Document Q-Focused Pathways
Where your project requires higher compliance targets, we can scope tested hardware and glazing combinations at survey stage.
Laminated Glass and Cylinder Upgrade Options
Selected specifications support laminated glazing and upgraded cylinders to strengthen real-world security at vulnerable entry points.
Clear Handover and Guarantee Documentation
After fitting, you receive practical operation guidance and all relevant completion and guarantee documents for long-term confidence.
How Your Stable Door Project Runs
A clear process keeps your project predictable from first survey to final handover.
Step 1
Survey and Opening Assessment
We assess your existing opening, discuss split-sash usage priorities, and confirm threshold, glazing and finish requirements.
Step 2
Specification and Quote
Your quote sets out material pathway, glass options, lock upgrades and finish options so decisions are clear and comparable.
Step 3
Installation by Local Teams
Installers remove the existing unit, fit and align your new stable door, then complete sealing, operation checks and finishing details.
Step 4
Handover and Aftercare
You get practical guidance on split-sash use, lock operation and care, plus full guarantee documentation after completion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions on stable-door materials, split-sash operation, security and installation planning.
What is a stable door and how does it work?
A stable door is split into two sections so the top can open independently while the bottom stays shut. This gives controlled ventilation with practical day-to-day safety.
Are stable doors available in both uPVC and composite?
Yes. Both uPVC and composite stable-door pathways are available. During survey, we help you compare maintenance, style, thermal targets and security priorities.
Can the top half of a stable door be opened on its own?
Yes. The top section can be used independently, making stable doors popular in kitchens and utility spaces where airflow and controlled access both matter.
Are stable doors secure enough for external use?
Yes. Modern stable doors can be configured with multi-point locking, reinforced hardware and upgraded glazing routes to support strong external-door security performance.
Are low-threshold stable door options available?
On selected pathways, yes. We review threshold requirements during survey to balance access priorities with weather and thermal performance expectations.
Do stable door replacements usually need planning permission?
Most like-for-like replacements are permitted development, but listed properties and conservation areas may require consent. We can help you check this before installation.
How long does a stable door project usually take?
Timings depend on specification and manufacturing lead times. After survey, we provide a clear schedule from sign-off through installation and handover.
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Compare finish and hardware combinations to match your stable door with windows and nearby entrances.
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