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Traditional Craftsmanship in Derby

Derby holds fifteen designated conservation areas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Darley Abbey — an extraordinary concentration of protected period architecture for a city of its size. Old English Doors designs and builds bespoke timber doors, windows, stained glass, gates, and porches for Derby's period properties, from Georgian Friar Gate to the Edwardian suburbs of Littleover and Allestree.

Crafted for Period Properties

Built to Last

Elegant and Functional Designs

Our Bespoke Services in Derby

Derby's period housing spans Georgian townhouses on Friar Gate, the Victorian grandeur of the Strutts Park conservation area, eighteenth-century mill workers' cottages at Darley Abbey, and the Edwardian and interwar suburbs of Littleover, Allestree, and Mickleover. We design every project from the property's genuine architectural period, with particular depth of experience in Derby's many conservation areas.

Wooden Doors in Derby

From Strutts Park's substantial Victorian villas to Littleover's Edwardian semis, Derby's period housing demands doors designed to the specific proportions and detailing of their era. We make Victorian doors, Edwardian doors, Georgian doors, 1930s doors, and heritage doors matched precisely to each property — correct panel arrangements, period mouldings, and glazing appropriate to the building's documented construction date.

Heritage Doors in Derby

Derby's fifteen conservation areas and the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Darley Abbey require heritage joinery built to genuine evidential and statutory standards, not approximate period styling. Our heritage door work is designed from documented historical reference and built to satisfy conservation officer requirements and listed building consent applications.

Wooden Windows in Derby

The sash windows of Friar Gate and Strutts Park, and the casement windows of Derby's Edwardian suburbs, are central to the character of these protected streets. We build bespoke timber windows to the precise proportions and construction methods these properties demand. Our heritage windows meet the statutory standards Derby's conservation areas require.

Stained Glass in Derby

Original stained and leaded glass survives across Derby's Victorian and Edwardian housing, particularly in Strutts Park and the city's conservation areas. We hand-craft stained glass doors and stained glass windows using traditional leading techniques, reproducing documented originals or creating new designs appropriate to the property's period.

Wooden Gates in Derby

A correctly designed timber gate matters as much in Derby's conservation areas as the front door itself. We build garden gates and driveway gates in solid hardwood, designed to the specific period and scale of the property rather than a standard pattern.

Wooden Porches in Derby

Derby's Victorian and Edwardian properties, particularly across Strutts Park, Littleover, and Allestree, were frequently built with porches that have since been lost or poorly replaced. We design and build Victorian porches, Georgian porches, heritage porches, and traditional porches with genuine period accuracy.

The Plan

1. Get Your Personalised Quote

Share your vision with us, and receive a detailed, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific needs for bespoke doors and windows.

2. Collaborate on Your Design

Work with our skilled craftsmen to design custom doors and windows that complement your home’s unique character, honouring its heritage and charm.

3. Enjoy Your Lasting Transformation

Our team handles installation with precision and care, ensuring your new doors and windows enhance your home’s beauty and add lasting value.

Get a Free Quote from Old English Doors
Every project starts with a free, no-obligation consultation. We visit your property, assess the opening, discuss the design, and give you an accurate quote — no pressure, no obligation. Call us on 0115 958 8755, email us, or request a quote online. Our workshop is based at 5 Daleside Road, Nottingham, NG2 4DH and we serve clients across the Midlands and beyond.

Other Areas We Serve

Old English Doors designs and installs bespoke timber doors, windows, stained glass, gates, and porches across the Midlands and beyond. We serve period and character homes in the following cities: