Supply & Installation
Side Door Replacement Melbourne
The door squeezed between your house and the fence. Where moisture sits, airflow is poor, and timber doors rot faster than anywhere else. Full supply and replacement with StormBloc™ option. Standard from $1,350 inc GST supplied and installed, StormBloc™ recommended from $2,200 inc GST supplied and installed. Final price depends on door size, frame condition, and extras identified in your photos.
What’s included in every supply & install quote:
- Delivery to your door
- Professional installation by our own team
- 3 × premium hinges
- Zanda Zenith entrance set (handle + deadbolt, keyed alike)
- Old door removal & disposal
- Full site clean-up
- 2-year workmanship warranty on the install
Final price depends on door size, frame condition, and extras identified in your photos.
The Problem
Why Side Doors Rot Fastest
Side doors are typically the most neglected door on the home. Out of sight, out of mind. Until it won’t close properly or the bottom falls apart.
Trapped Moisture
Narrow passages between houses trap moisture after rain. Poor airflow means the door stays wet for hours longer than any other door on the property. This accelerates rot dramatically.
Minimal Protection
No porch, no awning. The tight gap between properties can funnel wind and rain directly onto the door face. Some side doors get hit harder than fully exposed rear doors.
Never Maintained
Side doors are the last door to get repainted, if they ever do. Most were original builder-grade doors that have never been properly maintained since the house was built.
Security Weak Point
A failing side door is often the weakest entry point on the property. Soft timber, worn locks, and frames with gaps. If the door flexes when you push on it, it’s not providing security.
Recommended Solution
StormBloc™: Built for Side Passages
For weather-exposed side doors, StormBloc™ is the recommended solution. Colorbond® steel handles the damp, sheltered conditions of side passages without degrading. RotGuard™ treated pine perimeter is critical for doors that sit in moisture-trapping locations.
No maintenance. Particularly valuable for side doors in hard-to-access locations where repainting is difficult or impossible. If your side door is sheltered and protected, a standard replacement may be sufficient. We’ll advise based on your photos.
Pricing
Supply & Install Options
Standard Replacement
From $1,350 inc GST supplied and installed
Final price depends on door size, frame condition, and extras identified in your photos.
New timber door, properly sealed and fitted. Suitable for side doors in sheltered positions with adequate protection from direct weather. Includes door, hardware, weatherseals, and fitting.
Best for: Protected side entries
StormBloc™ (Recommended)
From $2,200 inc GST supplied and installed
Final price depends on door size, frame condition, and extras identified in your photos.
Colorbond steel with RotGuard™ perimeter. Engineered for the damp, low-airflow conditions of most side passages. Zero maintenance, even in hard-to-access positions.
Best for: Exposed side doors
Ready?
Ready to Replace Your Side Door?
Send us photos of your side door and the passage it sits in. We’ll assess the exposure and recommend the right option. Most side door replacements are quoted from photos alone.
Takes less than 60 seconds.