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Security door buyer guides
Honest, independent advice on security, certification and cost — from a team with forty years in the trade.
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Front doors Burglar proof front doors: is any door really burglar proof?
No front door is truly burglar proof. What makes one hard to break into, from the tested rating to the lock, hinges, glass and fitting, for UK homes.
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Front doors Secure front doors in the UK: how every door type compares
uPVC, timber, composite, aluminium or steel? How each type of front door compares on tested security ratings, and what matters beyond the material.
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Front doors How much does an aluminium front door cost?
What drives the cost of an aluminium front door: size, glazing, the thermal break, security class, finish, hardware and fitting, and what a quote covers.
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Front doors How much does a bespoke front door actually cost?
What drives the cost of a bespoke front door: size, material, glazing, security rating, finish and hardware, and why there is no price list.
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Front doors What makes a door Secured by Design?
Secured by Design is a police-run certification scheme, not a test standard. What a door must do to qualify, and how to check a claim before you order.
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How much looking-after does a steel front door need?
What a steel front door needs from you: the finish, hinges, locking, seals and glazing, what to check as the seasons turn, and what to leave well alone.
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Front doors Steel or aluminium: which is right for a London home?
Steel or aluminium front door? A guide by situation: period terrace, new build, glazed entrance, wide opening or a higher security bar.
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Front doors What is a pivot front door, and why choose one?
A pivot front door turns on a pivot at head and floor, not side hinges. What that allows on an entrance, how it is secured and sealed, and when it's wrong.
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Front doors How do you choose a secure front door without compromising on design?
How to choose a secure front door that still looks right: the certifications to ask for, steel vs aluminium vs composite, and what a survey should cover.
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Front doors Do security doors increase property value?
Do security doors add real value for insurance or resale? What insurers ask for, what buyers notice, and why the answer depends on the house.
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Front doors LPS 1175 vs ASTM: what the SR ratings mean and how they compare
How LPS 1175 SR ratings compare with the US ASTM forced-entry standards, why the two scales do not convert, and which rating a UK home actually needs.
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Front doors Steel Doors: Choosing a Secure Front Door That Still Looks the Part
How steel front doors combine real security with a modern look, the tested standards worth asking about, and how to choose the right one for a London home.
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Front doors Composite vs steel doors: security ratings compared
Composite or steel front door? See how the security ratings compare, where composite stops at PAS 24, and why steel reaches LPS 1175. Free London survey.
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Front doors Do insurance companies approve specific front doors?
Insurers recognise Secured by Design, PAS 24 and LPS 1175, not a branded approved list. What each standard requires and how to check your door.
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Front doors What does a new front door cost in London?
How much does a new front door cost in London? An honest guide to steel, aluminium and pivot door prices, what drives them and how to compare quotes.