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Doors in New-Build Homes: When to Plan Them

Plan door openings, frames, finishes and hardware at the right stage of a new-build project in Dublin.

Doors in New-Build Homes: When to Plan ThemThis doorset diagram supports doors in new-build homes: when to plan them by showing the door, frame and hardware as connected parts of one opening.

Plan doors before the final finishes

Door choices affect opening sizes, frame depth, floor clearance, swing direction and the position of handles and hinges. It is easier to coordinate these points before final flooring, skirting and decorating are complete.

What to coordinate with the build

Door opening width and height
Wall and frame depth
Finished floor level and clearance
Door swing and room circulation
Frames, architraves and skirting
Hardware, locks and privacy requirements
Paint, timber or other finishes

Doors Dublin can join the project at the door stage

We can help with door selection, measuring, supply, fitting and practical coordination around the opening. Structural design, fire strategy and building-control decisions remain with the appropriate designer, builder or qualified professional.

Before ordering

Confirm the finished opening rather than relying only on rough construction dimensions. If the project is still changing, send drawings, photos or measurements and we can help identify what door information is still needed.

Doors Dublin

For door supply, fitting, replacement, repair or project planning in Dublin, use the form below. Send what you know and leave anything uncertain as “Not sure”.