What Should You Look for When Buying a Security Door in Perth?
If you’re buying a security door for your Perth home, it is easy to focus on the two things you notice first: what it looks like and how much it costs.
But a security door is a complete system. The frame, mesh, locking hardware, fit and installation all contribute to how the finished door performs.
At Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security, we’ve been helping Perth homeowners choose security doors for almost 30 years. Here are the main things we recommend looking at before deciding which door to install.
1. Start With the Entrance You’re Securing
Before comparing brands, mesh or colours, start with the actual opening. Where is the security door going?
A front entrance has different requirements to a large rear sliding door. Likewise, a laundry entrance may be used differently from a patio or alfresco opening.
Think about:
- How often the entrance is used
- Whether the existing door is hinged or sliding
- How much space is available
- Whether airflow is important
- How visible the entrance is from the street
- Whether children or pets regularly use the area
- How you want the finished door to look
Understanding the entrance first makes the rest of the decision much easier.
2. Make Sure You’re Comparing Security Doors, Not Just Screen Doors
Security doors and basic flyscreen doors are not the same thing.
A standard flyscreen can be great for keeping insects outside, but if your main priority is creating a stronger barrier at an external entrance, you need to look specifically at a security door designed for that purpose.
Ask the supplier what makes the product a security door and what components are included. Don’t make your decision based solely on the fact that one door looks stronger than another.
3. Look at the Complete Construction
It’s common for the mesh to receive most of the attention, but there is much more to a security door.
The frame, locking system, hinges or rollers, fixings and installation all need to work together. When getting quotes, ask what is included rather than comparing one component in isolation.
Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security supplies and installs Amplimesh security doors for Perth homes, combining quality mesh with frames and hardware designed to create a complete security solution.
4. Think About Visibility and Airflow
One of the major advantages of installing a security door is being able to open your main door without leaving the entrance completely exposed.
That can be particularly useful in Perth, where homeowners often want to get more fresh air moving through the house.
The mesh you choose will influence how much you can see through the door and how open the entrance feels.
If maintaining the appearance of your existing front door is important, look for a design that creates a strong barrier without visually dominating the entrance.
5. Choose Between Hinged and Sliding
In most cases, the existing entrance will determine whether you need a hinged or sliding security door.
Hinged doors are commonly used at front, side and laundry entrances.
Sliding security doors are generally better suited to patios, alfresco areas and existing sliding glass door openings.
The decision becomes more important when you’re securing multiple areas around the property.
Our Complete Guide to Choosing Security Doors in Perth explains how to assess the different entrances around your home and choose the appropriate security solution for each one.
6. Don’t Ignore the Locking Hardware
The lock is an important part of the complete security door.
Ask what type of locking system is included with the quote and how it integrates with the frame and door.
You should also think about how the lock will work in everyday use. A security door is something you may open and close multiple times every day, so security and usability need to work together.
7. Consider Perth’s Conditions
A security door is installed on the exterior of your home, so it will be exposed to the weather year after year.
In Perth, that can include strong sunlight, heat and, depending on your location, coastal air. This makes the quality and suitability of the materials important.
If you live close to the coast, let the supplier know. They can take the property’s location and exposure into account when recommending options.
8. Think About How the Door Will Look
Security is the priority, but that doesn’t mean appearance should be ignored. Your front security door becomes part of the facade of your home.
Look at the frame colour, mesh, handles and overall design alongside the existing entry door, windows and exterior finishes.
For homeowners wanting something more distinctive, Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security also offers decorative and laser-cut security door options.
A well-chosen security door should look like it belongs on the property rather than appearing as an afterthought.
9. Make Sure the Door Is Properly Measured
Even an excellent security door needs to fit the opening correctly.
External entrances can vary, particularly on established homes where frames, tracks or surrounding surfaces may have changed over time.
Having the opening professionally measured means the security door can be made to suit the actual property.
Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security comes to the property to assess the entrance and provide recommendations based on the individual opening.
10. Pay Attention to Installation
Product quality and installation quality go hand in hand.
The door needs to be positioned correctly, operate smoothly and integrate properly with the existing entrance.
This is why choosing an experienced local installer matters.
Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security has been installing security doors and screens throughout Perth for almost 30 years, giving our team extensive experience with different homes, entrances and door configurations.
11. Compare Value, Not Just Price
It is sensible to compare quotes.
However, make sure you’re comparing what is actually included.
One quote may cover a different type of mesh, hardware, frame or installation service than another.
Before choosing the lowest price, ask:
- What door am I getting?
- What hardware is included?
- Is it custom measured?
- Is installation included?
- Who is carrying out the installation?
- What support is available afterwards?
The cheapest initial quote and the best long-term value aren’t always the same thing.
12. Think Beyond the Front Door
If you’re getting a quote for a front security door, it can also be worth looking at the other accessible entrances around the property.
Side doors, laundry entrances and rear sliding doors can all form part of your home’s overall security.
You don’t necessarily need to upgrade everything at once.
Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security can assess several areas and help you understand which entrances you may want to prioritise first.
You can then plan additional security improvements over time if required.
Questions to Ask a Security Door Company
When getting a quote, ask questions that help you understand what you’re actually buying. For example:
- What security door would you recommend for this entrance?
- Why is that option suitable?
- What mesh and frame are being used?
- What locking hardware is included?
- Will the door be custom measured?
- Who installs it?
- What colours and finishes are available?
- Are there decorative alternatives?
- Can you also secure my sliding doors or windows?
A knowledgeable installer should be able to explain the options in straightforward language.
Choose a Security Door That Suits Your Home
The best security door isn’t simply the most expensive door or the one with the biggest list of features.
It is the one that provides the level of security you want, fits the entrance properly, works with the way you use your home and looks right on the property.
If you’re still comparing your options, read Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security’s Complete Guide to Choosing Security Doors in Perth for a broader look at the different types of doors, entry points and considerations.
When you’re ready for advice specific to your property, explore our security doors in Perth or contact Ezy Fit Flyscreens & Security for a free, no-obligation quote.
