What to do first
- Do not enter if the intruder may still be present
- Contact police and follow evidence guidance
- Photograph damage when safe and permitted
Find suitable providers Avoid making it worse
- Disturbing evidence
- Authorising unrelated upgrades under pressure
- Discarding damaged parts before insurance guidance
Methods a locksmith may consider
- Temporary securing
- Lock and frame repair
- Replacement to an appropriate standard
- Later security review
What changes the cost
- Extent of door or frame damage
- Temporary versus permanent work
- Parts availability
- Out-of-hours attendance
What to prepare
- Police or insurer instructions
- Damage photos
- Door and lock details