How much force does it actually take to kick in a door, and is my front door holding up against that kind of impact?
Most standard residential doors fail under 100–150 pounds of force — a single solid kick — because the weak point is rarely the lock itself but the door frame and strike plate hardware behind it. At Sundial Locksmith, we assess the full door system, not just the cylinder, and reinforce the areas that actually give way under pressure. Call (480) 525-7778 to schedule a door security evaluation for your Tempe home.