After a break-in: how to secure your home
After a break-in, safety and the police report come first. Then your doors and locks need to be secured quickly.
First steps
- If you think someone is still inside, leave and call 911.
- Do not touch the damaged area until police have attended, if you are reporting the incident.
- Take photos of damaged doors, frames and locks for your insurance claim.
Secure the property
- Have the damaged door, frame and lock repaired or replaced so the home is secure tonight.
- Rekey or replace all exterior locks, because keys or copies may have been taken.
- Check windows, patio doors and the garage entry as well.
Make it stronger
- Add a reinforced strike plate and longer screws into the frame.
- Choose a high-security deadbolt cylinder.
- Consider a door reinforcement kit, a camera or an alarm.
How we help
- We offer emergency repairs and lock changes after a break-in, and we give a written receipt for your insurance.
- We also repair doors and frames and fit alarms and access control.
Need a locksmith now?
Call 604-734-7233 for a price range and arrival window.