On the slopes of Montmartre and in the old buildings of the 18th, the staircase often makes the decision: a security door set is heavy and has to get round every turn. We check access when we measure up, then suggest reinforcement or an A2P security door, depending on what can be carried up. Free quote.
From one neighbourhood to the next, staircases vary in width and doors come with different constraints.
Small old buildings, spiral staircases, top floors under the eaves: door reinforcement, fitted piece by piece, solves the access problem here. House and studio doors are dealt with case by case.
Larger apartment buildings built for letting, sometimes with a lift added to the stairwell: the remaining space is measured before a complete security door is ordered.
19th-century buildings with narrow staircases and original front doors, often thin: reinforcement or a BP1 security door, depending on the condition of the door and its frame.
In recent residential buildings, lifts and wide landings make it easier to fit a complete security door, which replaces the original door with no access problems.
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Door reinforcement is delivered in parts: steel sheet, angle bars, threshold bar, multipoint lock. Everything goes up the stairs, however narrow, and is fixed to your door in a single visit.
Your door keeps its size and position; it gains steel protection and an A2P-certified lock, for a budget well below that of a new door. To compare the two options, read our article security door or door reinforcement.
from €2,690 incl. VAT
If the staircase allows, a security door replaces both door and frame in one piece. It takes several people to carry it and enough clearance at the turns: we check this before suggesting it to you.
For non-standard openings, the made-to-measure Tordjman Métal Rmetic door is built to the exact dimensions of the entrance. In other cases, a Picard Diamant 10 or a Fichet Foxeo S, both A2P BP1-certified, provides serious protection.
| Model | Certification | Price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Picard Diamant 1082 mm thick, 5 locking points | A2P BP1 | from €3,650 |
| Fichet Foxeo S80 mm thick, 5, 7 or 9 locking points | A2P BP1 | from €5,775 |
| Tordjman Métal RmeticMade-to-measure door, Muel or Reelax lock | BP1 or BP3 | from €3,950 |
Send us a photo of the door and another of the staircase: we will tell you whether a complete door can get through.
Often, but not always: the door set is heavy and rigid, and some turns are too tight. We measure the staircase during our visit; if the door will not get through, we reinforce your existing door instead.
A good reinforcement, with an A2P multipoint lock, makes a sound door much stronger. A security door certified BP1 to BP3 goes further, because the whole structure, frame included, has been tested as a unit. The choice depends on your door and on access.
A little, because of the climb. A reinforcement is fitted in one visit, and so is a security door; we agree the time with you and let you know if the staircase will be obstructed for a while.
On the quote, the Picard Diamant 10 (A2P BP1) starts at €3,650 incl. VAT, and reinforcing your existing door at €2,690 incl. VAT. The quote is free and drawn up after the visit.
