Door Companies on the Costa Blanca

For a front door, security comes first. Ask about the lock: a multi-point lock with an anti-snap, anti-bump cylinder is the norm for a good entrance door, and some doors are tested to a security class such as RC2. Check the hinges and the strength of any glass panels, and whether the door comes with its own frame.

Aluminium doors suit modern villas and large glazed panels, while PVC doors insulate well and cost less. On a south- or west-facing entrance, ask how the door copes with direct sun: dark colours get hot, and a thermal break helps both aluminium and the room behind it.

For patio and French doors, look at the threshold. A low threshold is easier to walk over but needs good drainage in front of it, especially on a terrace that floods in heavy rain. Ask whether the doors can match your windows, which glass they use, and whether fitting, making good and IVA are in the price.