Secure First, Repair Properly After
The first job after a break-in isn't a perfect repair — it's making the property safe and secure today, because the days right after a burglary carry the highest risk of a second one. LocksmithLocal will board up a smashed door or window, get a forced door closing and locking again, and change any compromised locks, then come back for the considered, permanent repair once the dust has settled. Our guide on what to do after a break-in walks through the whole sequence.
Call the Police First
One important order-of-events note before we attend:
- Call 999 if it's still in progress, or 101 if it has already happened
- Don't touch or tidy the entry points until the police have been — it's a crime scene
- Get your crime reference number; your insurer will need it
- We generally can't start repairs until the police have released the scene
- Tell your insurer as soon as you can — many expect to hear within 24 hours
Our Burglary Repair Process
Make It
Safe & Secure
We board up, clear broken glass, and get the property locked and secure the same day so you're never left exposed.
Repair or
Replace It
Forced doors, frames, glazing and locks repaired or replaced properly once the scene is released.
Upgrade to
Prevent a Repeat
We put right the weak point that was used, so the same way in won't work a second time.
What We Repair and Secure
We arrive equipped to make a home secure in one visit and finish the job in another if parts are needed:
- Emergency boarding up of doors and windows, cut to fit
- Forced door and frame repair — or same-day replacement where it's beyond saving
- Smashed glazing secured until the glass can be replaced
- Lock changes and rekeying for anything compromised
- Broken key and snapped cylinder removal, upgraded to anti-snap
- Frame reinforcement against kick-ins — London bars and hinge bolts
- Window lock and mechanism repairs
Stop It Happening Again
Burglars come back to homes and streets that paid off, so the repair is also the moment to remove the weakness. If they snapped a cheap cylinder, we fit an anti-snap one; if the frame gave way, we reinforce it. It's worth understanding how burglars actually break in so the upgrade targets the real risk — and we'll happily do a free security check while we're there.
What Burglary Repairs Cost
No call-out fee, ever, and a fixed price agreed before work starts. Securing the property is the urgent, affordable first step; permanent repairs depend on what was damaged. Keep our itemised invoice — home insurance often covers burglary damage, and a clear breakdown makes the claim simpler. Our price guide sets out honest UK ranges.
Can you secure my home tonight?
Yes — securing the property is exactly what we prioritise, day or night, so you're not left with an open door once the police have been.
Do I need to call the police first?
Yes. Report it and get a crime reference number, and let the police finish at the scene before we start — it protects both your claim and the investigation.
Will my insurance cover the repairs?
Often, yes — most home policies cover burglary damage. We give you an itemised invoice and the crime reference number helps your claim go smoothly.