Cotswold Doors

What Cotswold Doors does

Cotswold Doors Ltd is a UK-based, founder-owned manufacturer of fully certified timber doorsets, architectural ironmongery, and glazed screens, founded in 2005 in South Cerney, Gloucestershire and now operating from three manufacturing facilities in Fairford (head office), Middlesbrough, and Ipswich with combined capacity of 60,000 square feet. Its core technology combines traditional joinery with automated CNC-controlled equipment, producing pre-hung doorsets that integrate door leaves, frames, hinges, and ironmongery into single project-ready units certified to UK fire (FD30-FD120) and acoustic (29-42 dB) standards under BWF Certifire, BM TRADA Q-Mark, and ISO 9001:2008.

The business operates a sales-led, project-based go-to-market, selling one-off certified doorset systems directly to property developers, contractors, architects, and project managers across four verticals: residential developments, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and the education sector. Pricing is quote-based and specification-driven, varying with fire/acoustic rating, finish, dimensions, and order volume. Notable enterprise references include Wapping Wharf, Wembley Park, Battersea Reach, East Village Stratford, and Greenwich Peninsula (residential), Derby Velodrome and Orchard Court (commercial), and Glenside Children's Ward (healthcare). The company supplements its UK-manufactured range with a premium European Range of doorsets sourced from Spain and offers branded laminate finishes via partnerships with Formica, Polyrey, Wilsonart, and Abet Laminati, with direct UK-wide delivery to project sites using a flexible logistics fleet.

Growth has been entirely organic over two decades, supported by capital investment in CNC capacity and certification rather than external funding, with leadership under founder and director Simon Campbell and 51-100 employees. Customer concentration is project-based rather than recurring SaaS contracts, and expansion signals point to further vertical diversification, multi-site UK logistics, and premium product tiering rather than geographic or platform expansion.

Name

Cotswold Doors

Legal name

Cotswold Doors Ltd

Website

https://cotswolddoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cotswold Doors is a UK manufacturer of certified timber doorsets, architectural ironmongery, and glazed screens, producing pre-hung, fire- and acoustic-rated door systems from three UK facilities for residential, commercial, healthcare, and education construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Doorset Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Timber doorset manufacturing
• Fire rated doorsets
• Acoustic rated doorsets
• Architectural ironmongery
• Commercial joinery products

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Timber Doorset Sales: Cotswold Doors manufactures and sells fully certified timber doorsets, architectural ironmongery, and glazed screens to the construction industry. Products are sold as completed pre-hung door systems ready for installation, with pricing determined by specification, size, certification requirements, and finish selections. The company serves residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and hotel sectors with both standard and bespoke solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cotswold Doors manufactures and sells fully certified timber doorsets, architectural ironmongery, glazed screens, and joinery products to the UK construction sector. Core doorsets are pre-hung (door, frame, hinges, and components pre-assembled) with FD30-FD120 fire ratings, 29-42dB acoustic ratings, and a range of paint, laminate, wood and lacquer finishes. The company serves residential developments, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and hotels across the UK.

Product overview

Cotswold Doors is a UK-based manufacturer of fully certified timber doorsets and associated products. The core product offering consists of Certified Timber Doorsets (fire rated FD30-FD120, acoustic rated, paint grade, and laminate options), Architectural Ironmongery (hinges, locks, closers, handles, access control), and Glazed Screens & Frames. The company also offers a premium sub-brand called the European Range—prehung doorsets manufactured in Spain with solid core construction and wood, lacquer, or laminate finishes. Products are available across three UK manufacturing facilities in Fairford, Middlesbrough, and Ipswich, serving residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Timber Doorsets High-performance timber doorsets engineered to meet UK fire and acoustic standards, delivering compliance, durability, and consistent quality. Includes FD30, FD60 fire rated, acoustic rated, paint grade, and laminate finish options. Designed for UK construction sector buyers including property developers, contractors, and architects working on residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and hotel projects.
• Architectural Ironmongery Carefully selected architectural ironmongery including fire rated door hinges, certified door locks and latches, CE-marked fire rated door closers, intumescent seals, door handles, and access control systems designed to complement high-spec doorsets. Targeted at construction sector buyers needing complete, certified door hardware systems.
• Glazed Screens & Frames Precision-made glazed screens and frames designed to enhance light and space while maintaining fire and acoustic performance. Manufactured from MDF, softwood, or hardwood with bespoke design options for commercial, education, healthcare, and residential projects.
• European Range Premium range of European-engineered prehung doorsets manufactured in Spain using advanced production methods. Features solid core build for superior strength, durability, and acoustic performance with wood, lacquer, and laminate finish options. Aimed at high-spec residential and commercial projects demanding premium finish quality.
• Acoustic Rated Doorsets Acoustic rated timber-based doorsets achieving performance ratings from 29dB to 42dB sound insulation, available in conjunction with fire and smoke performance levels. Targeted at construction projects requiring acoustic separation such as offices, hotels, healthcare facilities, education buildings, and residential developments.
• Certified Fire & Smoke Rated Doorsets Timber-based fire and smoke rated doorsets spanning FD30, FD30S, FD60S, FD90S, and FD120S certifications for fire safety compliance across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and hospitality buildings.
• Paint Grade Doorsets Flexible paint grade doorsets supplied with paper veneer as standard, available pre-primed or fully finished with timber veneer or MDF facing options ready for painting. Targeted at construction projects requiring a paint-ready surface finish.
• Laminate Finish Doorsets & Hardwood Lippings Doorsets with laminate finishes from brands including Formica, Polyrey, Wilsonart, and Abet Laminati, featuring precision hardwood lippings on two or four edges for strength and refined appearance. Targeted at commercial and residential projects specifying branded laminate surfaces.
• European Wood Finishes Wood veneer finish options including American Oak, Rustic Oak, Oak Vintage, European Oak, Oak Uniform, Decape, and stain finishes such as Topo, Hazel, Chocolate, and Black. Available as finish options on the European Range doorsets.
• European Lacquer Finishes Lacquer finish options including Blanco Proma RAL 9003, Blanco Marfil NCS S 500 N, and Gris Perla NCS S 1000 N for premium painted door aesthetics. Available as finish options on the European Range doorsets.
• European Laminate Finishes Laminate finish options including Tacto Gris, Tacto Tierra, Tacto Ceniza, Gris Polar, Roble Florida, Nogal Canada, Fresno Atlanta, Roble Nudos, Roble Velazquez, and Nogal Picasso. Available as finish options on the European Range doorsets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-hung doorsets reduce installation time and ensure consistent quality on every project

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BWF (British Woodworking Federation) - Certifire SchemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs accredited members of the BWF Certifire scheme, Cotswold Doors manufactures doorsets under strict fire certification standards. Materials are labelled with fire rating, manufacturer, and traceability information as required by the scheme.
• BM TRADA - Q-Mark Fire Protection SchemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs accredited members of BM TRADA's Q-Mark fire protection scheme, Cotswold Doors produces certified fire-rated doorsets with full traceability and compliance documentation for UK building regulations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leaderflush Shapland: UK-based commercial timber doorset manufacturer with strong fire and acoustic certification heritage, now part of ASSA ABLOY. Directly comparable in commercial timber doorset specifications and certification-led specification sales.
• Vicaima: Portuguese-headquartered manufacturer of timber doorsets, joinery, and interior door systems serving UK and European residential and commercial construction. Closely comparable to Cotswold in product format (pre-hung doorsets, fire/acoustic ratings, European Range overlap).
• Stewart Fraser: UK specialist door manufacturer focused on fire-rated and acoustic timber doorsets for commercial and residential construction. Comparable in certification-driven specification sales and project-based revenue model.
• JB Kind Doors: UK timber door manufacturer supplying internal and external doors for residential and commercial construction. Comparable in timber door product portfolio and UK developer/specifier channel.
• Door-Stop International: UK composite and timber door manufacturer focused on trade and housebuilder channels. Comparable in UK residential construction customer base and pre-finished doorset supply model.
• Premdor: UK manufacturer of interior timber and composite doors serving residential developers and trade. Comparable in residential internal doorset positioning and UK construction customer base, though more consumer/trade weighted than Cotswold.

Broad incumbents

• JELD-WEN UK: Global building products manufacturer with a substantial UK timber and composite doorset portfolio. Significantly larger scale and broader product range, but overlaps with Cotswold in certified timber doorset supply to UK construction.
• Howdens Joinery: UK-listed trade joinery supplier with a broad kitchen and internal doorset range serving builders and developers. Overlaps with Cotswold in residential internal doorsets but operates a depot-based trade model rather than project specification.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global access solutions and door hardware group owning Leaderflush Shapland and other door brands. Comparable in fire-rated commercial doorset specification sales, but operates as a broad conglomerate rather than a focused timber doorset manufacturer.
• Masonite International: Global door manufacturer owning UK brands including Premdor. Overlaps with Cotswold in residential and commercial timber doorsets, but operates at substantially larger scale across multiple geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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