HOW POPULAR IS SECURITY DOORS IN NIGERIA?
Almost all the new buildings have security doors in at least their front and back locations. Besides security, the modern security doors have aesthetic surface finishing that leaves a good and beautiful appearance on any building that has it.
Before we discuss the prices of security doors in Nigeria let us understand how popular this doors have become. The use of security doors in Nigeria has become a norm against the old wooden doors.
Some manufacturers do make transparent types as well as high-quality paint application bearing good color combinations.
THE FEATURES OF SECURITY DOORS & WHY PEOPLE USE THEM
The quest for security and statues are leading most people to adopt the use of security doors despite its higher cost which is reflected in the prices of security doors in Nigeria when compared to wooden doors.
Though most of all the security doors were made with iron and steel sheets, some of them had been proven to be bulletproof and non-deformable in the case of armed robbery attack, while others can be non-deformable but would allow bullet penetration.
The features obtainable from security doors are numerous and the choice of using anyone determines what the user wants and the main criteria for the user selection.
Some doors manufacturers may place beauty as their criteria against deformation and bulletproof while the door may be unbreakable during an attack, so customers with beauty as their criteria tend to buy such category of doors.
FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT THE PRICES OF SECURITY DOORS IN NIGERIA
The prices of security doors in Nigeria are determined mostly by the features it has, sometimes the company’s brand name may play a role in the price of the security doors in Nigeria.
Some locations in the country may be selling at lower price than others due to transportation and other factors, besides that; the dealer also can determine the price you may be offered because some of them may be retailers buying from importers or wholesale dealers of made in Nigeria security doors.
TYPES OF SECURITY DOORS IN NIGERIA
When it comes to the various types of security doors, it has to do with the various brand names available in the market.
Besides, the made in Nigeria security doors by welders, other imported security doors have the various brand name according to their manufacturers.
So to make it simple, let us classify the security doors into two categories which are:
The imported security doors
The non-imported security doors
The prices of security doors in Nigeria is determined by the type based on the two categories above.
Let us carry a detailed explanation about each of these security doors:
THE IMPORTED SECURITY DOORS
This category is usually referred to as foreign doors because they were made outside the country and were imported into the country market based on their demand by builders’ client.Â
Some imported doors had been criticized by their users for locking them out sometimes while using them and some said that some imported that claimed to be bulletproof is not really bulletproof after putting them to the physical test.
Meanwhile, some manufacturers of security had been working had to protect their brand name by ensuring that the features specified in their manual are what the door could offer if put to test.
The obvious disadvantage so far regarding foreign doors in Nigeria is the higher prices they have against the made in Nigeria type, such that the price of one could buy about three made in Nigeria doors comfortably.
Price had been the limiting factor discouraging people from using the foreign doors.
Despite the process made so far by the Nigerian welders in the making of security doors, the foreign doors still have some features which are yet to be obtainable from the made in Nigeria doors, such features include;
Having some portions of the door made of bulletproof glass for visual observation purpose in the case of emergency.
Doors made with other materials other than steel sheets and still maintain all the security features needed from security doors.
The hinges of foreign doors can hardly breakup despite the duration it had been in use while the made in Nigeria doors do have hinge problem after a long time of use.
Some foreign doors have an electronic control mechanism for automatic functions, security cameras, and an emergency signal which is yet to be seen in the made in Nigeria doors.
However, some grades of foreign doors have poor features and disadvantages that any user may prefer using the made in Nigeria security doors than such doors.
THE NON-IMPORTED SECURITY DOORS
This is the made in Nigeria doors found in almost all the town and cities in Nigeria. The features of each may vary according to the welder that fabricated it.
Though the majority of them are not bulletproof, the doors have a good record of not being deformable. Based on the locking arrangement and the inclusion of quality lock keys, the doors also have no record of locking it users outside which is a common case with some foreign doors.
THE LATEST PRICE FOR ALL THE SECURITY DOOR BRANDS IN NIGERIA
Here are the latest prices of security doors in Nigeria:
- THE MADE IN NIGERIA DOORS
Standard size single frame = N20,000 to N26,000
Standard size double frame (used as front doors) = N35,000 to N50,000
Note, the price variation of the doors will be based on location, the finishing designs on the surface, quantity, bargaining power and inflation of steels in the market, etc.
- THE FOREIGN DOORS
a) Watson Time (made in China)
Standard size single frame = N40,000 to N60,000
Standard size double frame = N50,000 to N80,000
b) Copper security door (made in Germany)
Standard size single frame = N45,000 to N65,000
Standard size double frame = N60,000 to N80,000
c) Armored Security door (made in Germany)
Standard size single frame = N120,000 to N200,000
Standard size double frame = N150,000 to 260,000
d) Turkish Luxury Security Doors (made in Turkey)
Standard size single frame = N225,000 to N300,000
Standard size double frame = N260,000 to N350,000
e) Turkish Classic Security Door (made in Turkey)
Standard size single frame = N120,000 to N150,000
Standard size double frame = N150,000 to N200,000
Conclusion
The prices of all the various brands of foreign doors do change frequently within weeks and months based on the market location, dealer, foreign currency exchange rate, demand for that brand, quantity required by customers, etc.
Some dealers may ask the customer to pay ahead of time so they can embark on the importation process of the required brand based on the quantity demanded.
Could you post pictures examples with the prices and door types. Makes it easier for us novices to decide.
Well done.
OK, I will try and do that later
Good evening,my name is Abbey, can you please help me out,which security doors are the best to by.
Many thanks
Abbey
All security doors serve one purpose, so make your choice according to your pocket…that is my simple answer. But if you going for durability and aesthetic then look for professionally-designed security doors made in Nigeria or foreign doors. We can provide samples for you to make an order if you are within Nigeria.