LOCK DAMAGE
Lock or Cylinder Damaged After a Break-In
Visible damage to a lock or cylinder after attempted or forced entry needs proper assessment. A damaged component may still appear to operate while no longer providing dependable security.
Your options
Replace only the damaged component
If the wider locking system remains sound, it may be possible to replace the compromised cylinder or lock without unnecessary additional work.
Repair associated door hardware
Handles, escutcheons, keeps and surrounding hardware can also be damaged and should be checked.
Upgrade while replacing
If a security component already needs replacement, we can discuss whether a more suitable higher-security option is appropriate for the door.
We check the whole locking operation
Forced entry can move the door or frame and place strain on the mechanism. We check that replacement parts operate correctly rather than simply fitting a new cylinder into a damaged setup.
Property currently unsecured?
Call rather than waiting for an online response. Tell us whether the door closes, whether the lock operates at all and what damage is visible.
What else should be checked after lock damage?
We look at how the replacement component will work with the rest of the door. Forced entry can affect the handles, keeps, frame and alignment even when the cylinder shows the most obvious damage. Checking those areas helps avoid fitting a new component into a door that is still under strain or not securing correctly.
Can just the cylinder be changed?
Yes, where the cylinder is the compromised component and the surrounding lock and door remain serviceable. If the mechanism or frame has also been damaged, replacing only the cylinder may not address the complete security problem. We explain the difference before carrying out additional work.
Damaged Lock After a Break-In?
We can assess what needs replacing and what remains serviceable.