Recommended locks for front door

[Doggit]

I haven't, but it was done at one of the properties I manage. The lock then becomes the weakest point, and either breaks off the back plate, or the stricker or bolt gives way.

 

[foxhole]

Have you ever tried to kick a solid core door open with a London Bar fitted with the dead lock on?

I have and it took a lot of work before I could get in.

Andy

OP stated wooden door and frame.?

 

[HERTS P&D]

A solid core door is a door blank with no hollows or card board inside, hence it being called a solid core door, made of wood.

Andy

 

[foxhole]

A solid core door is a door blank with no hollows or card board inside, hence it being called a solid core door, made of wood.

Andy

Are one of those, I kicked one in with two chubb deadlocks fitted.[keys lost]

 

[JohnD]

OOI, what broke?

I have solid hardwood doors and frames, an intruder kicked one hard enough to activate the alarm sensor without damaging the door.

I also have a 44mm softwood FLB gate, it was kicked and started a split by the lock (I subsequently added a steel kickguard).

Both fitted with the same model of Chubb deadlock.

 

[wobs]

A British Standard Deadlock, of course. BS3621

I hope you haven't got a plastic door.

Here are a few. The Union is particularly good value.
https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-ironmongery/bs-5-lever-deadlocks/cat810326

If somebody tries to sell you a Eurocylinder lock, ask if it meets the BS.

Your home insurance company will have a leaflet of specification called "minimum standards of home security." It may be within the policy or on their website. If you email them they will doubtless send you a copy.

5-lever locks made to BS3621 are of course essential for a wooden door, but you can go a step further and find one with a 25 year guarantee. They tend to be used a lot, so may as well get a well made one.