Security Starts at Specification Stage
Strong door security comes from the full package: profile, lock route, glazing build-up, hinges and installation detail working together.
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Door Security: PAS 24, Secured by Design and Document Q Made Practical
Plan your next door project around tested security pathways, robust hardware and clear compliance guidance from survey through to handover.
- PAS 24, Secured by Design and Document Q pathways available on selected door systems
- Multi-point locking, reinforced keeps and internally glazed builds where specified
- Hardware and cylinder upgrades scoped around everyday use and compliance priorities
- Installed across Kent with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee
Why Door Security Matters Beyond the Lock Alone
Strong outcomes come from complete system thinking: tested standards, correct hardware pairing, compatible glazing and accurate installation.
Recognised Standards Give Clear Direction
PAS 24, Secured by Design and Document Q help define security outcomes so product and hardware decisions are tested against known requirements.
Daily Security and Kerb Appeal Can Coexist
Security-led doors do not need to look industrial. Handle sets, colours and glazing styles can still be chosen around your design preferences.
Smart Monitoring Can Add Extra Reassurance
Selected lock pathways can be prepared for connected lock-state monitoring, making it easier to check key entry points before you leave or sleep.
PAS 24, Secured by Design and Document Q in Practice
These standards are most useful when translated into practical choices on system type, hardware route, glazing and final installation detail.
PAS 24: Product-Level Security Testing
PAS 24 is a UK enhanced security test route. It assesses resistance to forced-entry methods when complete door configurations are tested.
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Secured by Design: Police-Backed Initiative
Secured by Design focuses on reducing crime risk through specification and project choices, often building on tested product pathways.
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Document Q: New-Build Security Requirement
Document Q forms part of UK Building Regulations and applies to relevant new-build dwellings. Door details are checked as part of compliance.
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Hardware and Glazing Must Match the Brief
Compliance outcomes depend on exact hardware sets, cylinder route, glazing type, dimensions and approved installation details.
Explore related guidanceHardware and Specification Planning Before Sign-Off
Compliance outcomes are locked in by specification detail. We review the full setup so performance is clear before manufacture starts.
Multi-Point Locking and Keep Alignment
Security depends on full lock engagement and correctly aligned keeps. Small setup errors can weaken both resistance and weather compression.
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Many routes support higher-security cylinder pathways and matching handle formats, including practical thumbturn options on selected systems.
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Threshold and Access Planning
Low-threshold access options can be combined with security-led specification routes when layout, compliance and household access all need balancing.
Learn moreSpecification Notes from Current Manufacturer Supply Pathways
- Selected door pathways support PAS24 (2022) and Secured by Design certification when requested and correctly specified.
- Security compliance is configuration-specific and depends on exact door style, opening format, glazing build and approved hardware set.
- Multi-point locking with security keeps is standard on many systems, with 5/6 point and higher lock routes available on compatible products.
- Some PAS 24 and Document Q routes require laminated glass build-ups or specific glazing combinations to satisfy test evidence.
- Low-threshold Part M accessibility pathways are available on selected systems and can be scoped alongside security requirements.
- Cylinder upgrades, including 3-star aligned pathways on compatible routes, can be planned during survey and final technical sign-off.
Final compliance depends on the exact tested configuration, selected hardware pack, glazing route and installation quality.
Security and Compliance Checks That Influence Final Outcome
We scope standards pathways early so your chosen door can balance tested security, daily usability and design priorities without late-stage compromises.
Reinforced Frame and Lock Geometry
Strong performance relies on rigid frame setup, accurate lock geometry and stable compression around the full perimeter.
PAS 24 / SBD Upgrade Coordination
Enhanced routes are scoped at survey stage so lock route, hinge strategy and glazing detail all align with the intended compliance pathway.
Door Hardware and Cylinder Pairing
Handle type, cylinder route and keep setup should be matched as one system to support both resistance and reliable day-to-day operation.
Optional Connected Lock-State Alerts
Compatible systems can support connected monitoring, helping households verify lock state without changing normal key and handle use.
How Your Door Security Specification Is Delivered
A clear four-step process keeps your door project predictable, from initial brief to post-installation support.
Step 1
Security Brief and Site Survey
We review access points, exposure, opening sizes and your security goals before identifying compatible system pathways.
Step 2
Specification and Quote Clarity
Your quote sets out security options clearly, including standards route, hardware package, glazing build and finish decisions.
Step 3
Installation and Technical Checks
Installers fit, align and test locking and operation so security hardware performs as intended before completion.
Step 4
Handover and Ongoing Support
You receive care guidance, operational advice and guarantee paperwork, with support available after installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to common questions about standards, compliance and practical door security planning.
What is the difference between PAS 24, Secured by Design and Document Q?
PAS 24 is a product security test route. Secured by Design is a wider police-backed initiative. Document Q is a Building Regulations requirement for relevant new-build dwellings. They overlap but are not identical.
Does every replacement door need Document Q?
No. Document Q is mainly linked to relevant new-build projects. Replacement work on existing homes usually follows different routes, but we confirm this during survey and quote.
Can I still choose decorative glass on a security-led door?
Often yes, but final compatibility depends on the exact door and compliance route. We check glazing options against your chosen standards pathway before sign-off.
Are 3-star cylinder upgrades worth considering?
For many households they are a practical security upgrade. Cylinder route should always be planned with handle type and lock mechanism so the full system performs correctly.
Do low-threshold doors compromise security?
Not when correctly specified. On compatible systems, low-threshold designs can be paired with appropriate locking and hardware to balance access and security goals.
Can I add smart lock-state monitoring later?
On selected systems, yes. Many routes can be prepared at install stage so connected monitoring can be added without replacing the full door.
Explore More Before You Decide
Compare related guidance, review hardware options and move to quote when you are ready.
Hardware
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Guidance
Read the Door Buying Guide
Understand the key trade-offs between security, thermal performance, style and budget before committing to a final specification.
Smart Security
See Connected Security Options
Explore compatible lock-state monitoring features and reminders for selected doors and windows.
Next Step
Book a Security-Focused Door Quote
Get measured recommendations and clear options covering standards, hardware and finish choices for your property.
