Aluminium Front Doors in Alicante: Buying Guide

In Alicante, the sun and salt air are unforgiving. If you live by San Juan Beach or in Santa Pola, you already know: wood swells and PVC yellows. With a well-chosen aluminum door, you keep it simple: a profile with a thermal break so heat doesn’t sneak in, marine-grade coating that stands up to salt air, and EPDM gaskets that don’t dry out. Maintenance? Water and soap, done. Think security: a multi-point lock and reinforced hinges; not to show off, but so that when you get home late, the door closes solidly with no play. A client near Cabo de las Huertas went from sanding his old door every spring to forgetting about it for years. If you’re within 2 km of the sea, ask for profiles and hardware with Qualimarine/Seaside certification. And if you’re worried about noise from the avenue, add an insulated panel and a laminated upper pane: you’ll notice the quiet from day one.

Before choosing a model, measure carefully. Measure the clear passage opening, not the old frame. To fit everything without bumps, aim for a door leaf 85–90 cm wide and 210–220 cm high. Narrow hallway in an apartment in Elche? Consider an outswing and a low 20 mm threshold for strollers and wheelchairs. In chalets in Mutxamel, where wind brings in dust, perimeter weatherstripping and a soft-closing closer work wonders. For security, don't improvise: multi-point lock (3 or 5 points), anti-bumping cylinder with key card and drill-resistant escutcheon, 3D adjustable hinges, and an internal pivot that can't be seen from outside. If traffic on avenida de Dénia bothers you, combine an insulated panel with 3+3 laminated glass and a 4/16/4 unit: it reduces noise and improves comfort. Small details that make a difference: a door stay to prevent slamming, a wide-angle peephole and a floor stop if you have kids who never stop.

Let's talk money and timelines, no beating around the bush. In Alicante, a plain door with an insulating panel usually ranges between €1,400 and €2,200, and with a security panel and decorative glass between €2,500 and €3,800 (labour and VAT not included, depending on who installs it). Manufacturing: 3–5 weeks; clean installation: 4–6 hours, including removal of the old one and sealing with foam and neutral silicone. Always ask for CE certification and data sheets: air permeability Class 3–4, watertightness 5A, and wind resistance C3–C4. The powder-coating warranty should be 10 years with Qualicoat/Qualimarine, especially if your facade faces south in Benidorm. Real case: we chose textured RAL 7016, a sandwich panel with 36 mm XPS and a 24 mm thermal break; zero warping in August and a cooler house. Ask for an itemized quote by line items: profiles (brand and series), hardware, glass/panel, installation, sealing, and removal. If you're offered a "bargain" without brands or data sheets, be suspicious: cheap turns expensive when the first rain seeps through the seal.