Break-In Damage Lock Repair

Aluminum storefront doors are attacked at the narrow stile, which bends under a pry bar, or at the hookbolt and glass. The locksmith straightens or replaces the damaged section where possible, fits a new narrow-stile deadbolt or hookbolt with its strike, and adds a latch guard or anti-pry astragal along the meeting edge so a bar has no purchase. Cores are rekeyed and codes reviewed. The inside release stays a single motion so the exit route is unchanged.

It does, because the force went somewhere. A lock that held against a kick or a bar often leaves a bent strike plate, loosened screws, a gouged door edge and a bolt that now binds where it met the strike under load. Each of those makes the next attempt easier. The visit checks every part that took strain, replaces what bent, reinforces the strike and hinges with long screws, and confirms the bolt throws cleanly, so the door is stronger than the one that was tested.

Whether the police have been called and any occurrence number; whether everyone is safe and the property is empty of intruders; which opening was forced and whether it closes at all; whether the damage is to the lock, the frame, the door or the glass; whether keys, remotes or codes were taken; whether you own, rent or manage the property; and whether there is glass beside the door. Photos on your phone help the locksmith bring the right hardware.