What does Secured by Design mean for your new front door?
28th October 2026
What does Secured by Design mean for your new front door?
Choosing a new front door usually starts with how it looks. You might already have a colour in mind, or want something that better suits the age and style of your home.
Security is just as much a part of that decision. Your front door is something you use every day, and you want to feel confident when you lock it.
If you’re comparing doors, Secured by Design is a useful mark to look for.
What is Secured by Design?
Secured by Design, often called SBD, is the official police security initiative. Accredited products meet its Police Preferred Specification.
For doors and windows, this requires independent certification, supported by testing and ongoing checks. It gives homeowners a recognised benchmark when choosing security products.
Our composite doors and SBD
Our composite door supplier, Distinction Doors, was the first UK stockist and distributor of GRP door blanks to achieve SBD status.
The blank forms the main body of a composite door. But the security of the finished installation also depends on the frame, glazing, locks and other hardware.
We offer hardware configurations that allow the complete door installation to meet SBD requirements. That means we can help you choose a suitable combination from the outset.
What are the benefits?
Choosing an SBD-accredited door gives you reassurance that its security performance has been independently verified against recognised requirements.
It also takes some of the guesswork out of comparing doors. Alongside choosing a style you like, you can ask whether the complete door specification meets an established security benchmark.
If you want your new door to meet SBD requirements, tell us when you enquire. We’ll explain the available configurations and confirm the specification before you order.
Stable doors are excluded from Distinction’s SBD-compliant range.
Design your new front door
Our online door designer lets you explore styles, colours and glazing options to find a look that suits your home.
Once you’ve found a design you like, get in touch. We’ll help with the details, including the hardware configuration needed if you’re looking for an SBD-compliant installation.
