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Metador Ltd,
Britannia House,
John Boyle Road,
Middlesbrough,
TS6 6TY
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Metador Ltd,
Britannia House,
John Boyle Road,
Middlesbrough,
TS6 6TY
Metador’s certified steel security doors offer unparalleled protection for a variety of environments, safeguarding against forced entry and ensuring secure access points. LPS 1175 and PAS 24 rated options for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Our bespoke security doors are made in the UK and designed with thicker steel as standard, providing robust and reliable solutions tailored to your needs.
Metador designs and manufactures steel security doors for buildings where forced entry is a genuine risk, compliance matters, and failure is not an option.
Manufactured in the UK and tested against recognised security standards, our security doors are specified across commercial, industrial, residential, and public-sector environments where access control and structural integrity must work together.
Metador steel security doors combine substantial steel construction with independently tested performance to recognised standards such as LPS 1175 and PAS 24, ensuring security is engineered into the product rather than relying solely on locks and hardware.
If you need security doors that do more than look securely, you’re in the right place.
Security doors are designed to resist forced entry, delay or prevent unauthorised access, and protect people, assets, and critical infrastructure.
In the UK, they are commonly required by insurers, clients or project specifications where:
Unlike standard steel doors, steel security doors are independently tested to withstand sustained physical attack using tools commonly associated with burglary or forced entry.
Metador manufactures UK-made steel security doors designed to meet recognised security and quality standards.
Our security doors are tested to:
These certifications exist for a reason. They provide objective third party evidence that a door will perform under attack, not just under ideal conditions.
In some cases, there may be a risk of over-specifying a steel security door that is too complex for the needs required. That’s why at Metador, we make sure that all our clients choose the right door for their application and budget.
For high-risk environments, Metador offers LPS 1175 certified steel security doors, tested to resist forced entry using increasingly aggressive tools and attack methods.
LPS 1175 is a Loss Prevention Certification Board standard that measures how long a doorset can resist a sustained physical attack.
Security ratings include:
These ratings are commonly required for:
Where a building contains high-value assets or faces elevated security risks, LPS 1175 certified security doors are often specified. Certified security doors can form an important part of an overall security strategy, and help reduce the risk of costly security breaches.
PAS 24 certified doors are often specified for:
PAS 24 is frequently referenced in:
Metador’s PASguard range provides PAS 24-rated steel security doors that combine resistance to forced entry with practical considerations like thermal performance and accessibility.
Typically, these security doors are ideal for high-traffic buildings, which is why acoustic properties and accessibility are included in the Metador doors’ feature list. When a building is used by many people, you need acoustic options and accessibility for everyone’s comfort and safety.
Not sure which additional features you need?
Metador’s security rated doors are accredited by Secured by Design, the official police-backed security initiative.
This accreditation confirms that the doorset:
For public-facing and residential buildings, Secured by Design accreditation can support planning approval and reassure stakeholders.
Security-rated doors may support risk reduction objectives and may be considered favourably by some insurers.
We know no two buildings are identical or have identical security challenges. Security requirements vary by building type, usage, and risk profile. This is why Metador offers bespoke steel security doors with a wide range of configuration options.
If your project has conflicting requirements — security, fire, accessibility, thermal performance — our technical team can help you find the correct solution.
Metador steel security doors are specified across the UK in environments where durability, certification, and reliability are non-negotiable.
Factories, warehouses, and processing facilities rely on steel security doors to protect plant rooms, loading bays, and restricted areas.
Office buildings, retail back-of-house areas, and mixed-use developments use security doors to control access without compromising compliance.
Energy sites, substations, water treatment facilities, and telecoms infrastructure demand certified resistance to attack.
Apartment blocks and residential developments use PAS 24 steel security doors to meet building regulations and insurance requirements.
Schools, colleges, healthcare facilities, and government buildings specify security doors for controlled access and safeguarding.
Metador has manufactured steel security doors in the UK for over 20 years. We continue to invest in product development, independent testing and certification to help architects, contractors and building owners specify security doors with confidence.
A few of the reasons why our partners come back to Metador over and over again include:
What is the difference between security doors and steel doors?
Not all steel doors are security doors. Security-rated doors are tested and certified to resist forced entry. A standard steel door may offer durability but has no verified resistance to attack.
Are steel security doors required by law in the UK?
There is no blanket legal requirement, but many buildings require them due to insurance conditions, planning requirements, Approved Document Q, or client specifications. Although the use of SBD-accredited security products is not compulsory, it is often made a legally binding condition for new developments in London through the local planning process and building regulations.
What security rating do I need?
That depends on risk level, location, insurance requirements, and building use. Low-medium -risk areas may require B3 (SR2), while high-risk or critical infrastructure may need C5 (SR3) or D10 (SR4).
Are Metador security doors fire-rated?
Fire-rated options are available where required. Security and fire performance can be combined, subject to specification.
Can security doors be used externally?
Yes. Metador steel security doors are suitable for both internal or external use, with corrosion-resistant finishes available.
Do security doors work with access control systems?
Yes. Doors can be configured to integrate with access control, subject to maintaining certification requirements
Are PAS 24 doors suitable for commercial buildings?
PAS 24 is primarily used in residential and mixed-use settings. Commercial and industrial buildings often require LPS 1175 instead.
Do you provide installation?
Metador works with approved installers and can recommend experienced partners to ensure the correct installation of our doorsets.
How long do steel security doors last?
With correct specification and installation, steel security doors offer long service life, up to decades of use with minimal maintenance.
Can security doors be customised?
Yes. Size, configuration, finishes, panels, and hardware can all be tailored to suit your project.
