This is the 2nd time I have used Compdoor, and the experience just gets better.
23 June 2026
Secured by Design (SBD) is a police-led initiative that focuses on preventing crime by making buildings and products more secure. It is a recognised, industry-wide accreditation that exceeds minimum building regulations, assuring homeowners that their composite doors are durable and well-protected against opportunistic crime.
To achieve SBD accreditation, a manufacturer must submit their products for independent testing at a laboratory recognised by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The SBD logo confirms that a product has been rigorously tested to withstand physical force and attempted break-ins.
Once these tests are successful, the manufacturer is granted a license to produce SBD-certified products, and must undergo regular audits to prove that every unit is made consistently and in a controlled environment.
Secured by Design doors must undergo a series of physical trials that simulate the methods used by intruders. These tests examine the complete unit, ensuring the frames, hinges and locking mechanisms can resist attacks.
The testing process involves:
Choosing SBD products provides you with peace of mind by significantly reducing the risk of your home being targeted by criminals. Research shows that homes with SBD products are 75% less likely to be burgled and 25% less likely to suffer criminal damage.
Beyond these security benefits, SBD-certified doors are a sensible financial investment. Because SBD products are built to high manufacturing standards, they often last longer and require less maintenance than other products. This can lower your home insurance premiums and increase the value and appeal of your property to potential buyers.
While often mentioned together, Secured by Design and Product Assessment Specification (PAS24) are different accreditations.
PAS24 is a security standard for products set by the British Standards Institute (BSI). It provides a pass or fail appraisal of the hardware and construction of doors to ensure they can resist forced entry.
Secured by Design is a broader police-led initiative that covers the overall design of buildings and developments. SBD uses PAS24 as its minimum threshold for doors, meaning that every SBD door is PAS24 certified.
But that does not mean all PAS24-accredited products are Secured by Design. Because SBD sets the highest standard for security, accredited products must meet additional standards – including for mechanical durability and weatherability.
This is the 2nd time I have used Compdoor, and the experience just gets better.
23 June 2026
R Miller
Looks so nice and has made a huge difference to get appearance of our home. Added benefit that it has smart home technology in it!
S Meaden
The door is great quality and looks amazing. The choice of styles, colours, glass choices and hardware is great. Using the app to see what the door will look like is brilliant.
R Jones
Very nice door, good locking system, strong and sturdy. Nice on the eye…stands out amongst the others on the street.
J Moncaster
Feels like a proper solid door that gives a good clunk when it closes shut.
1 June 2026
P Daynes
Love my new door in a beautiful Chartwell Green. Easy open and closes lovely and quiet. Autolock so no need to find my keys every time I want to open the door.
L Smith
The style is wonderful and choice of colours is superb. I was very grateful that a door could be made in a non-standard size for me, I’ve honestly never felt more safe in my home.
J Whitehead
Lovely door, very impressed with how solid and well made what a great improvement
We will feel more secure and it will keep us much warmer.
25th April 2026
D Dalby
I love my new comp door, it’s a golden oak wood with frame. It looks really stylish and I like the 3 little glass panels going down the door.
The door and frame are really sturdy unlike my old frame which moved if you lent on it. The door has a double lock so I feel extremely secure when in upstairs and also when in out of the house. I would recommend these doors to anyone they are a good safety investment.
13th April 2026
S Morfett
Love the sage green door and the colourful glass we chose. Comp door feels secure as well which is why we went for one!
12th April 2026
D Arthur
My wife and i both love our new front door. Love the colour and style.
2nd April 2026
C Bennett
What a beautiful and stylish addition to our home. A fantastic door and installation.
H Darlow
Excellent, more secure and keeps the heat in better. Very quick installation too
J Milbourn
Looks amazing and feels very secure
Anne H
Absolutely beautiful door
Louise
Brilliant, had so many compliments. Lovely front door
Lily W
Always my favourite door to install.
Worcester Trade Frames
So stylish and am really impressed with the security features would definitely recommend these doors
Wendy
The door fitted perfectly. A lovely finish and very stylish. Even my neighbour commented on how lovely it is. The glass in it compliments the door and colour. No complaints here.
M Marshall - Trustpilot
I was initially drawn to Comp Door because they came across as having genuine integrity and a real desire to improve the industry with their products, placing innovation before any financial incentives. Now that I have dealt with them firsthand, I can attest that this is all true. Their customer care has been incredible throughout and I can always expect a reply to any query almost immediately, which isn’t an industry norm.
Wayne Shaw - The Window Company
The guys at Comp Door have been a great help in getting us set up. They’re always there to help and have been quick to resolve any issues we’ve had. The product not only looks great and is good quality, but it is also very reasonably priced.
Rob Dale - Strata Windows
Fantastic products! We’re really pleased to work with such a great supplier. We’ve ordered over 70 doors from these guys now and it will only continue. It’s a pleasure to work with Pierre and all the staff, everybody has been very helpful. It’s a real pleasure to work with people that actually listen and do care. Big up to Comp Door!
Tyrone & John - Swadlincote Windows
