The Door Restorer: Reviving Period Doors in the UK

Mission: Preserving Historical Integrity
The Door Restorer, established in 1982 and based in Dover, UK, is dedicated to the repair and restoration of original internal period doors. With a focus on preserving the historical integrity of properties, the company emphasizes the importance of repairing, restoring, re-using, and recycling existing doors.

Comprehensive Restoration Services
Specializing in period and heritage door restoration, The Door Restorer addresses common issues such as malfunctioning hinges, locks, latches, and handles. By resolving these problems, the company ensures that doors not only look aesthetically pleasing but also function seamlessly, enhancing both the beauty and utility of period homes.

Supply and Fit of Salvaged Period Doors
In addition to restoration, The Door Restorer maintains an extensive and ever-changing stock of over a hundred reclaimed, original antique doors. This collection allows homeowners to replace missing or damaged doors with authentic period pieces that match the character of their homes. The company offers a supply and fit service, ensuring that each door is installed to the highest standards.

Personalized Craftsmanship
As a sole proprietor, Tony Bones personally oversees every project, providing clients with consistent communication and tailored solutions throughout the restoration process. His hands-on approach ensures that each door is treated with the utmost care and expertise, resulting in restorations that seamlessly integrate with the existing architecture of the home.

Commitment to Sustainability
By focusing on the restoration and reuse of original doors and antique door furniture, The Door Restorer promotes sustainable practices within the building conservation community. This approach not only preserves the historical essence of properties but also reduces waste, aligning with environmentally conscious values.

The Door Restorer stands as a valuable resource for building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts seeking to maintain the authenticity and functionality of period properties in the UK.

Company Statement:

Hello, I’m Tony Bones, a lifelong resident (so far!) of the most historic town of Dover. I have spent my entire career working with wood, mainly on period homes in the county of Kent. After more than 30 years of general carpentry, I decided to focus on the one aspect I got most enjoyment from ... Reviving internal period doors. If the doors inside your period home can't manage the basics of opening and closing easily enough, or the door knobs come off in your hand, don't despair! I can fix problems with hinges, locks, latches and handles, along with making the doors look and function great again. With an ever-changing stock of more than a hundred reclaimed, original antique doors, I can supply & fit doors too! So if you have 1 or 2 missing, or an entire period home that has 'lost' all of it's characterful original doors, I'm confident I can help. As a one man band, I will be there at every step of the process, communicating with information and options along the way. ​Please don’t ditch your old doors and get in touch

At Joe Lucas carpentry LTD, we take great pride in our excellent workmanship, competitive fees, and the ability to deliver outstanding results.

We offer a wide arrange of bespoke fitted furniture and joinery. This could be wardrobes, a handmade kitchen or your kitchen table. There’s no job too big or complicated as Joe and his team love a challenge.

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Joinery Specialists for London and South East, our team of quality joiners have been working together since 1998.

From humble beginnings such as making staircases, wooden windows and doors, we started to diversify into commercial projects such as designing and crafting shop fronts and sign panels.

Our joinery work ‘back catalogue’ reflects the diversity of both our skills and our client base.

- Large and small houses (interior joinery & exterior joinery)
- Shops
- Pubs
- Churches