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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 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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Front doors 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?
Does a certified security front door add value to a home? Insurer requirements, buyer perception, kerb appeal and longevity, and why it depends.
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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.