The Wooden Door Company

The Wooden Door Company: wooden door restoration in London

The Wooden Door Company presents itself as a team of carpenters and engineers specialising in the restoration of wooden doors, with particular attention to period and original doors in London. Their work focuses on restoring doors to their character and functionality, always working in situ at the client's home.

Restoration services

The company describes a comprehensive process that covers everything from repairing damage to the final finish. Among the services they detail are:

• Painting: stripping, repair, priming and finishing in the colour and sheen chosen by the client.
• Draught-sealing: installation of specialist all-perimeter seals to resolve gaps, rattles and stickiness.
• Repair: easing and rehanging doors, repairing decay and replacing rotten sections.
• Glazing: replacing or repairing glass through network partners.
• Security: checking and replacing locks, as well as glass upgrades.

The restoration process they follow includes several phases: in-situ work, repair of problem areas, hand-stripping of exterior paint to create a suitable base, glazing when necessary, installation of a draught-sealing system and, finally, hand-painting with high-quality products in the chosen colour.

Types of doors and problems they address

The company states that they have experience with all types of doors and problems, including poor draught-proofing, cracked panels, decay, flaking paint, worn metalwork, loose hinges and damaged frames. They tailor each restoration to the requirements of the property and the door.

Among the problems they repair are decay and wood rot, draughts or poor insulation, cracks and holes, panel replacement, glass repair (referred to their network of partners), metalwork such as hinges, letterboxes and numbers, and frame repair.

Historical context and heritage

The company highlights its experience in restoring London wooden doors and its knowledge of the architectural styles of different eras. On their website they describe the characteristics of Georgian (1714-1837), Victorian (1837-1901), Edwardian (1901-1910) and interwar (1919-1939) doors, as well as modern doors from 1945 onwards. They note that Georgian doors usually have a six-panel design and are heavy and sturdy; Victorian doors incorporate glass panels that grew larger over time; Edwardian doors are simpler and more elegant; and interwar doors reflect the optimistic post-war spirit with bright colours. They also mention that, despite the arrival of uPVC in the 70s and 80s, wooden doors remain popular in London for their strength, efficiency, style and character, and for their longevity as they can be renovated and repaired.

Working process

The process they describe consists of three steps: the client shares photos of their door and indicates the problems; the company provides a clear and accurate estimate; and, after acceptance, they carry out the work to achieve a revived door. All work is done in situ at the client's home.

Customer testimonials

The website includes several testimonials from satisfied customers. Phillip (NW10, 2025) highlights the explanation of a simple plan that included painting, draught-sealing, new locks and glass through their partner; he praises the punctuality and the finish. Beverley (SE3, 2025) mentions the restoration of an oak door with stripping, sanding, colour matching and sealing, recommending staining rather than painting. Michelle (N19, 2025) describes the solution to winter draughts, a wobbly latch and a door that scraped the floor, with easing, rehanging, perimeter sealing and new locks, all in one day.

Service area

The company states that it serves homeowners and commercial properties in the capital and beyond, although its main focus is London. No addresses or opening hours are specified in the material analysed.