Front Doors
Bespoke front doors that preserve character, improve comfort and provide a secure, elegant entrance for period and contemporary homes.
Soundproof and double glazed Front Doors
The front doors on your period home are as important as any other feature on your home. Your front door is an invitation to anyone who comes to call, and you should do whatever it takes to keep your doors in the same style and period as the original home, especially if you want to keep the same beauty, elegance and originality that came with your home in the first place.
Our complete line of front doors complements our collection of windows to ensure that your doors and windows keep the same style, colour pattern and other design elements that are necessary for a complete period look. We offer a full line of different front doors and other types of doors to help you create the style you want.
• Heritage front doors
• Contemporary front doors
• Heritage French casement doors
• Contemporary French casement doors
• Stable doors
• Bi-folding doors
• Patio doors
With both contemporary and conventional door options available, you can add character to your home that evenly matches the character of your new windows and also seamlessly blends in with your home.
Hugo Carter doors seamlessly close in their casements and help to ensure that your home will stay warm, you’ll lose less heat and your utility’s costs will be lower year-round. In dozens of pre-fabricated colours, you can have your new doors installed quickly and refurbish your home to get the look and feel you’ve been looking for. We also offer custom colours for our doors so that you can ensure a perfect match for your home.
Is this what you are seeking?
- Quieter roomsReduce disturbance at entrances, terraces and garden openings without compromising style.
- SecurityCombine strong timber construction with dependable glazing and hardware as one complete door system.
- Thermal comfortImprove warmth and reduce draughts where larger openings can otherwise feel exposed.
- Perfect matchChoose proportions, finishes and detailing that feel designed for the home rather than added afterwards.
Front Doors Problems
Is this what you are experiencing?
Do draughts and heat loss around the doors make adjoining rooms feel less comfortable?
Are traffic, garden or street sounds travelling through larger glazed openings?
Do older doors leave you wanting better hardware, stronger glazing and greater peace of mind?
Do the current doors feel generic rather than properly matched to the architecture of the property?
Hear the difference with Soundproof Doors by Hugo Carter
Staggering, isn’t it? The humdrum of being under a flight path becomes inaudible and a stillness permeates through the property. If you suffer from the nuisance of noise pollution we can genuinely say that there isn’t a better product around to deal with the problem than this.
Our Ranges
Front Door options
Entrance design
The secret of a great door is in the details
Whether it’s a set of French doors or a patio door, every door we create is unique. That’s because at the outset we don’t just measure the space, we measure the noise. We also take into account different logistical factors and your aesthetic choices.
So we will make sure – at the start of the design process – that we know exactly how to create a door that helps to achieve the precise look and feel you want for your property. And we involve you in decisions about such details as the colour palette (this can vary from inside to out), the way the door opens, and the choice of locking system and accessories.
Whatever the period of your property, we have a wide range of styles to choose from – from heritage to contemporary – so we can create a door that is absolutely aligned with the property’s historical values.
To achieve that means paying special attention to every aspect of the door’s construction including the proportions, sizes, forms and profiles. It’s an attention to detail that our customers appreciate.
Did you know?
One of the added benefits of our noise reduction doors is increased security. This is due to various design features, including the fact that the glass in our acoustic doors is laminated – exactly as you would find in burglar-proof doors.
Can you create noise reduction bi-folding doors?
Yes, we can. We offer a wide range of noise reduction glass doors, including sliding and bi-folding doors.
“It has made a massive difference to soundproofing in our home and the process of installing it was really smooth and really easy.”
Melanie came to Hugo Carter looking for a calmer, more secure family home. Her experience is a useful reminder that careful design, measured advice and tidy installation are just as important as the finished product.
Beautiful timber creates beautiful doors
We turn houses into homes, and transform other properties, by using only the very finest products available. That includes high quality timber made from sustainable, renewable resources that meet the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Whichever timber you choose – be it redwood, meranti, sapele or oak – it is our standard practice to engineer together three pieces of said timber. This makes for greater longevity, superior noise reduction and resistance for warping and twisting. So it’s designed to protect your property for years to come.
Yes, we want to help you transform your living environment. And we also care about the environment outside your froth door. So for every sale we make, we plant a tree, resulting in hundreds of trees being planted every year.
View our full range of Soundproof Doors
Our Process
Step 1 – Initial Enquiry
Before contacting us, please make sure you have certain details to hand. These include the property location and type, especially if it is a listed building or in a conservation area, the details of your problem and the kind of windows and glazing you currently have. We will make sure we have enough information to plan an effective initial visit.
Step 2 – Initial Visit (Noise Assessment & Pricing Survey)
An acoustic specialist will talk you through your best options and give you an immediate idea of the different noise levels, then advise you on the best route forward. This initial visit is there to clarify the brief and help you understand the options before you commit.
Step 3 – Quotation & Noise Report
Based on the survey completed during the initial visit, our team will email a full costing together with a clear explanation of the suggested solution. We then follow up to answer questions and sense-check the recommendation with you.
Step 4 – Installation Survey
Once you have chosen to proceed, senior surveyors visit to take millimetre-accurate measurements and confirm the best method of installation. This is also where final aesthetic choices such as timber, paint colour and ironmongery are signed off.
Step 5 – Manufacture Updates
During manufacture, our team keeps you updated so you know how the order is progressing and when to expect the next stage.
Step 6 – Installation
When installation begins, the work is carefully managed so the property is protected throughout. The aim is a tidy, controlled installation that delivers the right acoustic, thermal and visual result.
Step 7 – Follow Up
After installation, we follow up to make sure everything is working as it should and to answer any questions you have about making the most of your new windows or doors.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions
When you say every product is ‘bespoke’, what exactly does that mean?
It means that each window is completely unique, and made to order.
Its design is shaped by a number of factors: by the level of noise reduction needed, and by the various choices you make.
It’s also, of course, made to measure – to the millimetre – for an exceptionally precise fit.
Why are your frames all made of hardwood timber?
Timber provides a superior level of noise protection and of longevity. For that reason, we won’t ever offer you ‘hollow’ frames – and why we don’t offer aluminium, UPVC, metal or crittal windows.
What timbers can I choose from?
The timber selection we offer you is: redwood, meranti, sapele and oak.
What glass do you choose for your windows?
We always use glass from the world’s two most renowned manufacturers – namely, Pilkington and St Gobain.
How can I ‘test the water’ before refitting the windows for my hotel?
We are happy to create a single ‘quiet room’ for you.
This will enable you to witness first-hand the benefits to both your guests and to your business.
It also means you have an immediate advantage over neighbouring hotels without such a facility.
As an architect, what’s the biggest difference you can make to my practice?
By giving you direct access to a rare depth of specialist knowledge about acoustic windows and doors, we can provide a level of expertise that can be of immediate and significant benefit to your clients.
Also, the quality of our workmanship and customer interaction is likely to only enhance your reputation.
How early on in a process do you like to be involved?
If a client is seeking a refurbishment specifically because of unacceptable noise levels, it makes sense to measure the noise at the property at an early stage – so you and they can make informed decisions.
On our initial visit to a client, we can do a full noise survey without them committing to our services.
What do the architects you currently work with most value?
We have been told that it is a ‘breath of fresh air’ to have a like-minded collaborator on a build project – someone who really ‘gets’ and respects the client’s needs and priorities, and can input design ideas into the process.
At what level of decibels does the noise start causing harm?
Those living with noise pollution of over 55dB are likely to suffer health problems *. In London this affects 1.6 million people.
*This is according to the World Health Organisation.
Why is it that your doors and windows can offer greater noise reduction than others?
You can put it down to a number of factors.
Firstly, there is our design and installation process, where we measure the sound to the decibel, and the space to the millimetre. Also, there is a continuity of expertise, as we never outsource or subcontract.
Secondly, there are the two core materials we select. The engineered hardwood timber and the glass provided by the world’s top specialists.
Thirdly, there are various design details – you can learn more about them here (link to product overview) which have resulted from our ongoing commitment to provide the very best soundproofing doors and windows.
How greatly can your windows reduce noise?
At the moment, our windows that create the greatest noise reduction are our high performance windows; they’re designed to reduce the decibels by up to 65db.
What are the factors that most affect cost?
There are various decisions and choices you will face up-front about your windows (or doors). Apart from the obvious (eg. the number of windows), the primary factors affecting cost are the level of noise reduction sought, the type of window, and also your preferred timber.
Can you give me a quotation without visiting the property?
Yes, it is possible, without visiting the property, to give you an approximate estimate. To do this, we need precise measurements and photos – and would also ask for some specific details about the nature of your need. (Including the level of noise reduction sought.)
Can I choose more than one window type?
Of course. We will talk you through your choices on our initial visit.
One common variable is the different level of noise reduction needed for the front and back of the house.
Is double glazing enough?
No. Not if you are wanting and needing to significantly reduce the level of noise. And in many cases, triple glazing will also not be enough.
It is not uncommon for us to encounter clients who have invested in double or triple glazing in good faith – and who have then been bitterly disappointed with the results.
What is so special about your windows?
We believe it is a combination of three things:
(1) The depth of acoustic expertise that goes into the design of every one of our windows.
(2) The degree to which our windows are bespoke, based on a deep understanding of your needs.
(3) The installation process, where again we take specific steps to optimise the noise reduction.
How do I know if you’re my best option (for noise reduction windows)?
We’re committed to helping you make a informed decision at the outset… and have absolutely no interest in designing and installing a window that isn’t absolutely right for you.
So, if we think that there’s an option that suits you better than Silent Windows, we will tell you so.
What if I live in a conservation area?
We have extensive experience of dealing with Grade I and Grade II listed buildings – and of delivering solutions that help clients to achieve planning permission.
Within our Knowledge Centre, do check out our blogs relating to ‘conservation’.
Is it realistic to expect ‘zero complaints’ from customers?
In terms of noise, absolutely.
Here’s the evidence. Take our first hotel client, where we initially created a single ‘quiet room’.
Whereas, prior to installation, there were repeatedly customer complaints about the outside noise in WC1, there have been none since.
Do you have proof of satisfied clients?
In Autumn 2016 we installed our windows to create a quiet room for a particular hotel client.
They were so delighted with the results that they have since contracted us to carry out installation across an entire first floor of the same hotel… and in two more hotels within their hotel chain.
Arrange a Free Noise Assessment today!
- Schedule a free consultation - We assess your needs & produce the best solution
- Bespoke Design & Installation – Precision-crafted windows, expertly fitted
- Enjoy Peace & Quiet – Experience noise-free living
Fill in the form and we’ll schedule a quiet–focused consultation visit with a sound specialist at your convenience.
Arrange a Free Noise Assessment today!
Your initial visit is a no-obligation consultation with an acoustic specialist, not a salesperson.
- Understand your needs – We discuss the noise affecting your home and the outcome you want.
- Measure the noise – Using an NTi XL2 Acoustic Analyser, we assess key rooms and compare noise levels inside and out.
- Recommend the right approach – We explain the options most likely to help, including alternatives if Silent Windows are not the best fit.
You will have clear information before deciding whether to proceed. Prefer to talk first? Call 0203 908 0008 or read how our process works.
