23 October 2025
Secure Your Home - Best Security Features for Front Doors
The front door – it is the face of your home. You want it to look appealing to viewers, but you’re worried it may also be an easy target for burglars? This guide will explain what to look for in a secure front door, and what you can do to make sure the entrance to your home stays secure!
What security do police recommend?
- A multi-layered approach – Don’t rely on a single method.
- Visible security measures can help – Such as CCTV and strong lighting.
- And of course, secure front doors (and well-locked) – A government census for England & Wales reveals that over 70% of burglars will attempt entry through a door!
What type of front door is the most secure?
- One that uses a multi-point locking system – The best locking systems for front doors are multi-point, which ensure strength along the locking side of any door and not just in a single (potentially vulnerable) area of the door.
- Sturdy also helps – Composite and UPVC doors are both secure, though composites are sturdier high-end products.
How secure are composite and UPVC front doors?
With a greater focus in recent decades on door security UK homeowners have been able to choose composite and UPVC front doors without having to compromise on appearance or security:
- Frame reinforcement – Steel reinforcement for our composite and UPVC doors (and aluminium for Rock Doors) helps frames, and consequentially these doors, stay in place.
- Multi-point locking system as standard – For composite doors we use the Yale Lockmaster, and for UPVC the Yale Avantis, both of which are Secured By Design (SBD is a UK-wide police-approved crime prevention initiative).
- Toughened glass – Also known as safety glass, it is designed to withstand impact from blunt force, being up to five times stronger than standard glass.
- Tamper-proof barrel – Protection against picking, drilling or bumping, which are common lock-defeating techniques used by burglars.
Toughened glass and tamper-proof barrels are standard features of our composite and UPVC doors
How to add extra security to my front door?
- A spyhole – Also known as a peephole, this lets you see who’s on the other side of your door without opening it.
- Security chain – If you need to open your door, this keeps the person on the other side at a distance.
- Smart lock functionality – Our composite and UPVC doors are smart-ready, with Yale and Kubu smart lock technologies available respectively (purchased separately through Yale and Kubu).
- A 3-star barrel – Offers superior anti-snap protection.
Extra features, like a spyhole, can enhance security - and peace of mind.
Common front door mistakes
- Leaving your door unlocked – This is a big no-no, but around 42% of UK homeowners have been reported to do this, whether they’re at home or not (according to separate surveys)!
- Not checking that your door is locked – Even if your door has a slam lock (and even if you’re in a hurry!) check that it is firmly locked before leaving.
Ready to secure your home?
Choosing a high-security door is straightforward:
- You can call use free on 0800 910 1122 to speak to our door specialists
- Send us a quick message online or via our Contact Us page.
- Look online at what doors we have to offer, customise your favourite and order it Fully Fitted or Supply Only.
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