BURGLARY REPAIR
Door or Frame Damaged After a Break-In
After forced entry, restoring security means looking beyond the visible damage. The lock, cylinder, handles, frame, keeps and the way the door closes may all need checking before the property can be considered reliably secure.
Repair options
Secure the property urgently
If the door will not lock, the immediate priority is restoring practical security. The permanent repair route depends on the extent of damage.
Replace compromised locking components
Damaged cylinders, locks or mechanisms may need replacement where they can no longer provide reliable operation.
Assess the frame and keeps
Damage around the strike or keep area can prevent a new lock from securing correctly unless the surrounding door and frame are also addressed.
Review security improvements
Once the immediate repair is understood, we can discuss appropriate improvements rather than automatically replacing every item.
Photograph the damage
If safe, send wide photos of the full door and frame plus close-ups of the lock, handles and damaged areas. This can help us understand what may be required before attendance.
Insurance documentation
Keep your own photographs and any relevant incident or insurer information. If you need specific invoice wording or details for an insurer or managing agent, tell us when arranging the work.
Temporary security or permanent repair?
The correct approach depends on the condition of the door and frame. If a permanent repair can be completed safely at the first visit, we will explain the work required. Where more extensive door or frame work or specific parts are needed, the immediate priority may be making the property secure before the final repair is completed.
Should the lock be upgraded after a break-in?
It can be worth reviewing the security once the damage has been assessed, but an upgrade should suit the actual door and locking system. We distinguish between components that have been physically compromised, parts that remain serviceable and improvements that would provide a practical security benefit.
Property Not Secure?
Call us directly and explain what has been damaged.