Also don't forget the developer is making very likely 30% so the cost to the customer is cost plus 40%. Margin based on cost vs margin based on value.
Thats an expensive door...does it do anything else, other than open and close?!?
The thing is though, seeing it's all CNC machined, it's no "craftsmanship" really, and the entire point of CNC machine is to increase production volume and raise consistency. The return should mean a high quality product at what would be a lower price point.
If you can do for half the cost I've got 400 I need in batches of 10 weekly starting October.
Theoretically correct however the cnc machine is £700k plus the running cost, maintenance, a roof, insurance, training, loading and a cad monkey.
And it comes down to the white elephant in the room, it's still veneer on MDF.
You are of course aware that means its wood on wood?
As for your 'what it will look like in a decade' comment, It will look the same except unlike a hardwood door it will still open and close
The OP has done a number on this one, you couldn't get the same door made in solid wood as it would never meet there required acoustic and fire protection so its a mute point but some of the comments in the thread are hilarious - made for some fun reading!
Looks like something you'd buy from ikea for £49
I'd be wanting a solid wooden door for 3k (not that I'd ever be silly enough to spend that on a door)
I didn't say a decade, I said 100 years.
As for I know it's wood on wood, well, it's wood on wood powder mixed in a lot of glue.
I am aware of the requirement for fire regs (I have an architecture degree FYI and spent 3 years in practice). I struggle to believe that there are no doors in existence that can meet the same acoustic and fire requirements and U values under £3k.