Can an installer be "PAS 24 accredited"?

No — PAS 24 certifies a specific door product as tested by or on behalf of its manufacturer, it is not a scheme an installation company joins or is accredited under. If a business claims to be PAS 24 accredited itself, ask them to clarify which product certification they mean.

Is Secured by Design the same as a security rating?

Not exactly — Secured by Design is a police-backed recognition scheme that points to products already meeting standards like PAS 24, rather than being a test or rating in its own right. It confirms a product has met an existing standard, awarded to the manufacturer.

Does a higher LPS 1175 grade always mean a more secure garage door?

Generally, a higher LPS 1175 grade indicates the product was tested against more determined attack methods and for longer, so within the scheme a higher grade does represent a tougher tested product — but grade needs comparing like-for-like against the product's intended use and threat level.

What does TS 007 actually test, given it is usually on door hardware not the door itself?

TS 007 tests door hardware, principally lock cylinders, against attacks such as snapping, and is usually shown as a star rating on the cylinder or handle rather than on the garage door panel itself — relevant mainly where a garage has a pedestrian access door.

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UK garage door security standards explained

PAS 24, TS 007 and LPS 1175 are UK product security standards that certify a garage door's resistance to forced entry, tested and awarded to the manufacturer, not the installer. Secured by Design is a police-backed scheme that recognises products meeting these standards. Ask an installer which certified products they supply rather than assuming the installer holds any of these accreditations themselves.

Security standards get quoted constantly in garage door marketing, but the crucial fact most buyers miss is that these are product certifications awarded to manufacturers, not credentials an individual installer can hold. Understanding what each standard actually tests helps you ask the right question when getting a quote.

The key distinction: product certification, not installer accreditation

PAS 24, TS 007, LPS 1175 and Secured by Design all certify that a specific door product, tested in a specific configuration, meets a defined resistance-to-attack standard. None of them are qualifications an installer personally holds or joins — an installer either supplies and fits certified products or they do not. Be cautious of any installer implying they are themselves "PAS 24 accredited" or "Secured by Design" as a business, since these are product marks, not installer memberships.

PAS 24

PAS 24 is a British security standard covering doors and windows in domestic and light commercial buildings, testing resistance to physical attack using methods a typical opportunist burglar might use, such as levering. A garage door or its access door certified to PAS 24 has been tested against defined attack scenarios and passed to the standard's criteria.

TS 007

TS 007 is a standard specifically focused on door hardware — cylinders, locks and related components — commonly seen on door and window furniture rather than the door leaf itself, often marked with a star rating. On a garage door with a pedestrian access door, TS 007-rated hardware indicates the lock cylinder itself has been tested against snapping and similar attacks.

LPS 1175

LPS 1175 is a certification scheme with graded security ratings, testing resistance to forced entry using a range of tools and timed attack methods, with higher grades indicating resistance to more determined and better-equipped attempts. It is used across a wide range of security products, including some higher-specification garage doors and shutters, and the grade achieved tells you the level of attack the product was tested to withstand, not a pass/fail on a single scenario.

Secured by Design

Secured by Design is a police-backed initiative that recognises products — including some garage doors — meeting relevant security standards such as PAS 24. It is awarded to manufacturers' products, and cannot be joined or held by an installer as a business; an installer can only state that they supply and fit Secured by Design-recognised products, never that they themselves are Secured by Design accredited.

What to actually ask an installer

Rather than asking whether an installer "is" accredited to any of these standards, ask which specific door products they supply carry PAS 24, TS 007 or LPS 1175 certification, and ask to see the manufacturer's certification for the exact model being quoted. A reputable installer will be able to point to product-level documentation; a vague answer about the company itself being "certified" is worth double-checking.

Questions people ask

Can an installer be "PAS 24 accredited"?: No — PAS 24 certifies a specific door product as tested by or on behalf of its manufacturer, it is not a scheme an installation company joins or is accredited under. If a business claims to be PAS 24 accredited itself, ask them to clarify which product certification they mean.
Is Secured by Design the same as a security rating?: Not exactly — Secured by Design is a police-backed recognition scheme that points to products already meeting standards like PAS 24, rather than being a test or rating in its own right. It confirms a product has met an existing standard, awarded to the manufacturer.
Does a higher LPS 1175 grade always mean a more secure garage door?: Generally, a higher LPS 1175 grade indicates the product was tested against more determined attack methods and for longer, so within the scheme a higher grade does represent a tougher tested product — but grade needs comparing like-for-like against the product's intended use and threat level.
What does TS 007 actually test, given it is usually on door hardware not the door itself?: TS 007 tests door hardware, principally lock cylinders, against attacks such as snapping, and is usually shown as a star rating on the cylinder or handle rather than on the garage door panel itself — relevant mainly where a garage has a pedestrian access door.

UK standards and regulations referenced

PAS 24
TS 007
LPS 1175
Secured by Design
BS EN 13241

Last reviewed: 2026-08-13. Next review due: 2026-11-13.