uPVC Door Panel Replacement in London: Solid and Glazed Panels

Many uPVC doors are made of a frame with an infill panel set inside it, held in by beads just like the glass in a window. That panel can be solid, half glazed or fully glazed. Because it is a separate part, it can be swapped without touching the door frame, hinges or lock. Mark replaces uPVC door panels after damage or a break-in, or simply to change the look, so you keep a door that already fits and locks.

Solid, half-glazed and glazed panels fitted
Door frame, hinges and lock kept
Safety glass specified for glazed panels
Fixed price confirmed before any work starts
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The usual reasons for a new panel are damage and appearance. Panels can be cracked by a kick or a slammed door, split by forced entry, or faded and yellowed after years facing the sun. Older doors sometimes have a thin panel that flexes when pushed. A replacement panel restores the strength and look of the door at far less cost and disruption than a new door.

The door has to have the right construction for a panel swap. Most standard uPVC doors with a visible bead around the infill are panel doors and suitable. Composite doors are different: the leaf is a solid slab, and the glass sits in a cassette instead. If you have a composite door, see our composite door repairs page. Mark can tell from a photo which type you have.

Changing from a solid panel to a glazed one, or the other way round, is a common request. A glazed panel lets light into a dark hallway; a solid one adds privacy. Glazed panels in doors must use safety glass, and obscure patterns are available. Panels are made to the exact size of the opening in your door, so the first step is measuring the existing panel and checking its thickness.

While the panel is out, it's a good chance to check the rest of the door. If it has dropped, catches the frame or is stiff to lock, the hinges can be adjusted at the same visit. For other door faults, see our uPVC door repairs page, and for broken or misted glass in a door without changing the panel, see door glass replacement.

Panels come in different thicknesses to suit different door frames, commonly in the range used by standard uPVC doors, and the new panel must match so the beads hold it firmly. Colours and finishes vary too, from plain white to woodgrain effects, so a photo of the outside and inside of the door helps Mark find a close match. The old panel is taken away when the new one is fitted.

How the repair works

1. Photo of the door A photo of the door from outside and the panel edge helps Mark confirm a panel swap will work.
2. Measure and price The panel is measured and a fixed price confirmed before any work starts.
3. Fit Old panel removed, new one fitted and beaded, and the door checked for alignment.

Frequently asked questions

Can you replace just the panel in a uPVC door?

Yes, on most uPVC panel doors. The infill panel is held by beads, so it can be removed and replaced while the frame, hinges and lock stay in place.

Can I change a solid panel to a glazed one?

Yes. A half-glazed or fully glazed panel can replace a solid one, using safety glass with clear or obscure patterns. The panel is made to the size of your door's opening.

Does this work on composite doors?

No. Composite doors are a solid slab, so the panel can't be swapped. Their glass cassettes can be replaced instead.