After a break-in, the first priority is safety, the second is evidence, and the third is making the door secure again. We operate 24/7 to secure damaged doors the same night, replace or rekey locks, repair split frames, and provide an itemized invoice you can give your insurer.
When to call us
- A door has been kicked, pried or forced.
- The lock has been drilled, snapped or damaged.
- The frame is split around the strike.
- Keys were taken in the break-in.
How the job works
- Make sure everyone is safe and call police if needed.
- Photograph the damage before anything is moved or repaired.
- We secure the door the same night, temporarily if necessary.
- Locks are replaced or rekeyed, especially if keys were taken.
- A permanent frame and door repair is scheduled, with an itemized invoice.
After the repair: preventing a repeat
Burglars often return to properties where entry was easy. Once the door is repaired, consider where it failed: a split frame points to strike and frame reinforcement; a drilled or snapped cylinder points to a higher-security cylinder; a broken sidelite points to a lock that cannot be reached through glass.
If keys were taken, rekey every lock they could open, including garage and mailbox locks. Keep the invoice and photographs together for your insurer.
What affects the price
The dispatcher explains the service call before anyone is sent, and the technician confirms the total with you before starting any work that adds cost. The main price drivers are:
- Extent of door and frame damage.
- Lock replacement and rekeying.
- Temporary versus permanent repair.
- After-hours timing.
Hardware we see in Toronto
Replacement deadbolts and cylinders, reinforced strikes, frame repair kits and temporary securing hardware.
Break-In Repair in Toronto: local context
Toronto break-ins commonly target side, back and basement doors with weak frames, and storefront doors on commercial strips. Reinforcing those doors after repair reduces the chance of a repeat.
What we will and won't do
Do not clean up or repair before police or your insurer say it is fine, if you intend to report the incident. We can wait or document the damage before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Should I call police first?
If there is any risk to safety, or you plan to make an insurance claim, yes.
Should I rekey after a break-in?
If keys were taken or you cannot account for them, yes.
Will you give me paperwork for insurance?
Yes, an itemized invoice describing the work.
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Need break-in repair help now?
We operate 24/7 from our Toronto base at 901 Yonge Street. Call, describe the door, lock or vehicle, and we will explain the service call and arrival window before anyone is sent.
📞 Call (416) 240-0593