Service
Security Upgrades & Break-In Repairs
Post-break-in repairs, door reinforcement, high-security cylinders and honest advice on what is worth upgrading.
After a break-in the priority is making the property secure again tonight, then fixing it properly. We can usually do both — a temporary make-safe on arrival and a scheduled repair once you have spoken to your insurer.
For upgrades, we would rather tell you which two changes actually matter than sell you a long list. Most forced entries exploit a weak striker plate, a jamb that splits, or a door left on a latch rather than a deadbolt.
What this service covers
Emergency make-safe
Damaged doors and locks secured on the night so the property can be locked up, with photos for your insurance claim.
Door and jamb reinforcement
Reinforced strike plates, longer fixings into the stud, jamb repairs and hinge-side protection.
High-security cylinders
Cylinders with anti-pick, anti-drill and anti-snap features where the threat and budget justify them.
Security assessment
A walk-around of the property identifying the realistic weak points and what each fix would cost.
How the job runs
- 1
Emergency attendance to make the property secure and document the damage.
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Written repair quote suitable for submitting to your insurer.
- 3
Repairs and upgrades completed at a scheduled time that suits you.
- 4
Final walk-through so you know how every new lock operates.
Common questions
Can you provide a report for my insurer?
Yes. We provide an itemised quote and invoice describing the damage and the work performed, with photos on request.
Are high-security locks worth it?
Sometimes. On a door with a weak jamb, reinforcement matters more than the cylinder. We will tell you where your money does the most work.
Can you attend before police finish?
Please follow police advice first. Once you are cleared to touch the scene, we can attend and make good.
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