Communal Entrance Doors for Flats
Secure main entrances for blocks of flats and apartment buildings
PAS 24 security options in steel and aluminium configurations
Fob, keypad, intercom and electronic access-control options
Suitable for new developments and replacement programmes
Secure Communal Entrances for Blocks of Flats and Apartments
Maxium Doors supplies made-to-measure communal entrance doors for the main shared entrances to blocks of flats, apartment buildings and residential developments. Designed for frequent daily use, our doors combine controlled access, durable construction and an attractive appearance suitable for modern or refurbished buildings.
Available in steel and aluminium, each communal doorset can be configured around the structural opening, expected footfall and security requirements. Options include glazing, side and overhead panels, electronic locking, fob or keypad entry, intercom systems, automatic operators and accessible thresholds.
We work with housing associations, local authorities, developers, contractors and property managers on individual buildings and wider housing portfolios. Doors can be supplied for new developments or manufactured to replace an outdated, damaged or unreliable communal entrance.
This page covers the main shared entrance into the building. For doors fitted between individual homes and a communal corridor, view our flat entrance doors.
Built for
Frequent Use
Durable doorsets and commercial-grade hardware designed for the repeated daily use experienced at busy apartment entrances.
Secure Resident Access
Integrate fob, keypad, intercom and electronic locking systems to control entry for residents, visitors and contractors.
Accessible
Entry
Specify accessible thresholds, suitable opening forces and automatic operators to support convenient access into the building.
Made to Match the Building
Choose steel or aluminium configurations with glazing, panels, colours and finishes coordinated with the property’s appearance.
PAS 24 Communal Entrance Doors for Flats
PAS 24 security is widely specified for entrance doors serving blocks of flats, apartments and residential developments. It provides a recognised method of testing a complete doorset’s ability to resist common forms of attack and unauthorised entry.
Maxium can supply PAS 24 communal entrance doors manufactured around the security, access and architectural requirements of the building. Options are available for new developments, replacement entrances and planned improvement programmes across residential portfolios.
A PAS 24 communal entrance doorset may incorporate:
- Tested steel or aluminium doorset construction
- Security-rated locking and compatible hardware
- Secure glazing and vision-panel configurations
- Fob, keypad and intercom access control
- Single or double-door arrangements
- Matching glazed or solid side panels
- Accessible thresholds and automatic operation where specified
PAS 24 applies to the complete doorset rather than an individual lock, door leaf or hardware component. The frame, glazing, locking, hinges and other components must therefore form part of the appropriate tested specification.
The required security performance should be confirmed within the project specification. Maxium can work from drawings, door schedules and performance requirements to identify a suitable communal entrance doorset.
Access Control for Communal Entrance Doors
A communal entrance must provide convenient access for residents while helping prevent unauthorised entry into the building. Maxium can integrate a range of electronic locking and door-entry options into steel and aluminium communal doorsets.
The appropriate system will depend on the number of residents, how visitors are admitted, the building’s management arrangements and whether the entrance needs to connect with an existing security or building-management system.
Access-control options can include:
- Proximity fob and card-entry systems
- Electronic keypad access
- Audio and video intercom systems
- Magnetic locks and electric locking devices
- Remote access and entry management
- External access for authorised contractors and services
- Integration with compatible existing security systems
- Automatic door operators for accessible entry
Programmable fobs and cards can be issued, disabled or replaced without changing the building’s locks, making them particularly useful for apartment blocks, social housing and managed residential developments. Intercom systems also allow residents to identify visitors before releasing the entrance door.
Maxium can coordinate the entrance doorset, locking and specified access equipment to create a practical system for residents, visitors and property-management teams.
Need a communal entrance with access control? Tell us how the building is currently accessed, the approximate number of users and whether an existing entry system is already installed.
Steel or Aluminium Communal Entrance Doors?
Maxium supplies both steel and aluminium communal entrance doors for blocks of flats and apartment buildings. The right material will depend on the building’s design, expected level of use, security requirements and preferred balance between glazing and solid construction.
Steel communal entrance doors
Steel doorsets provide a strong, durable solution for busy residential entrances where security, repeated daily use and resistance to damage are important. They can be manufactured as single or double doors, with glazing and side or overhead panels where required.
Aluminium communal entrance doors
Aluminium doors are particularly suited to contemporary apartment buildings and entrances requiring larger glazed areas. Their slim profiles create a clean, welcoming appearance while accommodating access control, commercial locking and automatic opening equipment.
Both options are made to suit the structural opening and can be configured with:
- Single or double-door arrangements
- Glazed, solid or partially glazed door leaves
- Matching side panels and overhead glazing
- Fob, keypad and intercom access systems
- Commercial locks, handles and door closers
- Accessible thresholds and automatic operators
- A choice of colours and finishes
Not sure which material is best? Maxium can recommend a suitable communal entrance doorset based on the building, opening dimensions, expected footfall and access requirements.
Replacement Communal Entrance Doors for Flats
- Removal and replacement of outdated communal doorsets
- New steel or aluminium doors and frames
- Replacement glazing, side panels and overhead panels
- Upgraded fob, keypad or intercom access
- Commercial-grade locks, closers and entrance hardware
- Accessible thresholds and automatic door operators
- New colours and finishes to complement the building
Accessible Communal Entrance Doors
Communal entrances should be convenient for residents, visitors and support workers to use, including wheelchair users and people with limited strength or mobility. Maxium can configure each entrance around the building, expected users and the accessibility requirements identified for the project.
Options can include:
- Low and accessible threshold arrangements
- Automatic or power-assisted door operators
- Push-button and contactless activation controls
- Clearly positioned handles and access readers
- Suitable opening widths for wheelchair and mobility-aid access
- Glazed vision panels to improve visibility through the entrance
- Hold-open and controlled-closing options where appropriate
Automatic operators can be combined with fob, keypad and intercom systems, allowing authorised users to unlock and open the entrance without manually pulling a heavy door. The door configuration and operating equipment will be selected according to the building layout and agreed project specification.
Whether replacing an existing communal entrance or specifying doors for a new apartment development, Maxium can help create a secure and practical entrance that is easier for residents to use.
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Communal Doors for Housing and Property Portfolios
Maxium works with housing associations, local authorities, managing agents, developers and contractors responsible for communal entrances across individual buildings or wider residential portfolios.
We can support planned replacement programmes, refurbishment projects and the replacement of damaged or unreliable doors. Each entrance can be surveyed and specified individually while maintaining consistent colours, hardware and access-control arrangements across multiple properties.
Projects may include:
- Single-building entrance replacements
- Planned communal-door upgrade programmes
- Multiple entrances across residential developments
- Replacement of damaged or unreliable doorsets
- Consistent specifications across several locations
- Supply-only or fully installed door packages
Managing one apartment building or a wider housing portfolio? Send us your project requirements to discuss specifications, access arrangements and installation.