Emergency Change Locks After Robbery
Regain Your Security Fast With Our Emergency Lock Changes After a Robbery in Kensington
Regain Your Security Fast With Our Emergency Lock Changes After a Robbery in Kensington
Need to change locks after robbery? Being burgled can be a scary experience, knowing that your home or business premises has been broken into and personal items taken.
There’s a lot to think about in the aftermath of a burglary such as calling the police and your insurance, so we aim to make our service as effortless as possible.
All you need to do is pick up the phone, give us a call and we’ll be there for you 24/7 to get the property secure again to give you complete peace of mind this won’t happen again.
We offer emergency lock change in Kensington and South West London at any time of the day or night. So, we’ll be there fast to change locks after a robbery, whether it’s for a commercial property or for your home.
Install new door locks quickly and affordably when you change locks after robbery
If your current locks have been compromised due to a break-in, lost keys or lock snapping, we provide a first-class post-burglary door. Our lock repairs include fast door lock solutions, boarding up doors, and applying reinforcements to your door and window frames. More than that, we can even help with door frame adjustments in some cases, if they have been damaged by the break-in.
Immediate door lock replacement after a robbery is essential for securing the property. This is because anybody can just walk in and cause further damage or remove your belongings because there is no working lock.
Old locks on your wood or uPVC door can be replaced quickly and effectively, preventing easy access to the property. Get high-security locks and a fast solution now!
Mortice locks & Euro cylinder lock changes after a burglary
Burglary lock replacement is an essential part of securing your home after a break-in, and we ensure that all lock replacements meet the highest standards to satisfy your insurance company.
Whether it’s a 3-star cylinder or a British Standard BS3621 lock, our emergency locksmith service can be with you to secure your front door, back door, or windows.
Just some of the types of lock we offer include:
Anti-bump locks
Bumping is a technique used on everything from wooden doors to garage locks and involves a key that has been specially cut to grant easy access to the rim cylinder.
Our emergency locksmiths see this technique used all the time, especially on an old lock system, so the anti-bump locks we can install prevent you from becoming a target of this type of attack.
The configuration of the pins inside these locks gives you the assurance that they can’t be broken into easily and quietly.
Anti-drill locks
Drilling a lock is a loud process, so not many thieves use it to gain entry; however, it is also a very efficient way to quickly open a rim cylinder lock or a euro cylinder lock.
However, with an anti-drill lock supplied by Kensington Locksmith London, when a drill is used, the metal can resist the effects and blunt it before it can do any damage.
If you are looking for a comprehensive solution for your business security, we recommend asking us what are the estimated costs for the lock and the labour costs to install it.
Anti-snap locks
One of the most common techniques burglars use to gain access to a property is to snap the cylinder.
This breaks the locking mechanism inside and renders your home’s locks useless.
Thankfully, we supply anti-snap locks that cannot be accessed in this way, so if burglars try to get inside, the lock will break away in parts.
We supply and fit brand new 3-star rated anti-snap cylinder locks to give you the peace of mind your door lock won’t be easily compromised.
Mortice locks
Available in both 3-lever and 5-lever, mortice locks are a common way to boost the security of your main doors, as well as internal doors.
When you opt for the 5-lever mortice, you can be sure that it offers a high level of resistance to forced entry attempts such as drilling, snapping, and bumping.
3-lever mortices are ideal for internal doors, such as in a flat share, but for maximum security on external doors, we highly recommend a 5-lever mortice lock.
Euro cylinder locks
If you’ve experienced a burglary and you have uPVC doors, then it’s most likely you have a multi-point locking system combined with a Euro cylinder.
Cylinder locks have a strong lock case but they can be compromised by faulty connecting screws or connecting bar if they are low quality.
We use some of the most commonly fitted cylinder locks for insurance reasons, and we’ll always present you with a list of estimated prices when choosing which one is within budget for you.
Emergency door lock changes for break-ins
A professional locksmiths knows exactly what to do when dealing with a break-in and with all types of euro cylinder locks.
You understandably want to put the situation behind you and get back to normal, and our emergency locksmith can help you achieve it quickly.
A brand new lock on your door gives you the peace of mind that nobody can get back inside.
We guarantee that whether you opt for a Euro cylinder lock or the popular mortice lock, it will be resistant to entry techniques like bumping and snapping.
Our replacement locks when it comes to mortice lock, euro cylinder lock or rim cylinder lock are ideal for windows as well as doors. Day and night, we can fit a mortice sash lock on any of your doors, on upstairs and downstairs windows.
We also cover garage locks if you keep valuables inside or just use it for storage.
In addition to the mortice deadlock style we offer for your door lock, you can also ask us about a door night latch for added security. Our locksmith services in South West London and the Kensington area are professional and available for emergency call-outs. Reach out to our professional locksmith team now!
Now is the best time to upgrade your locks
If you’ve lost your keys or experienced a break-in that wasn’t caused by force, for example, if someone has your keys, you have two choices.
You can either choose a full lock replacement or have the lock rekeyed.
A full lock replacement involves removing the lock from the door completely, including the cylinder, and adding a brand new lock with a new set of keys to operate it, whether it’s a wooden door with a rim cylinder lock, or a uPVC door with the standard Euro cylinder.
Rekeying a lock, on the other hand, is something that not all locksmiths can do, but here at Kensington Locksmith London, we offer this service to our customers too.
It involves changing the pin structure inside the door so that existing keys will no longer work.
It’s cheaper to do if you’re concerned about locksmith prices when changing locks, and it offers a great solution when you need to be sure nobody else in possession of your existing keys can get in.
How to secure your home from burglars
If you’ve experienced a break-in, your probably wondering if there was anything you could have done to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Check out some of the best advice from Kensington Locksmith London:
- Only get copies of your keys cut for people who really need access to your property, and never give a key to anyone who doesn’t have a good reason to have one
- When you move into a new property, always get the locks changed as you don’t know who has keys for that property or business
- We advise that you change the locks to your property if you’ve lost the keys, as you don’t know who could have them or if they know your home address
- Windows and doors that have been left unlocked accidentally are a main cause of break ins, so double check them before you leave
- Install a night latch on the front door frame as an added security measure, and you can even choose an auto-deadlocking option
- Opt for British Standard locks as these are insurance approved locks and can improve your insurance policy in the event of a home or business burglary
Fast professional assistance and best locks approved for insurance claims when you change locks after robbery
Fast professional assistance and best locks approved for insurance claims
After you’ve dealt with the initial shock of a break in, called the police, and secured the property by giving our locksmith services a call, the next thing you need to think about is insurance.
We can help you validate your claim and tell you exactly how your home was broken into, whether it was by forced entry or from some kind of bumping technique.
More than that, we’ll provide you with a detailed invoice stating the locksmith costs for your home insurance, and any emergency locksmith cost including call out fee outside of normal working hours or on bank holidays.
We can also make sure that your new lock has been replaced with a British Standard compliant lock which can reduce your insurance premiums with most insurance companies.
Choose our approved locksmiths to change locks after robbery
You should seek to change your locks as soon as possible, rather than just having them repaired, as it is not uncommon for properties that have already experienced a burglary to be robbed for a second time.
Our burglary locksmith service ensures that there are no security issues with your home or business, and whether you need a mortice deadlock or a Euro cylinder style of lock, we have all the equipment to get the job done quickly and affordably.
What’s more, you can call us 24/7 to fit a new lock and give you brand new, secure house keys. Contact us via our website or give us a call on 07884675945 if you’ve recently experienced a break-in and need to secure your property quickly.
You can also check us out on our social media accounts over at X and Facebook for more information.
FAQs
What usually happens in the aftermath of a burglary?
It can be a distressing time if you’ve been burgled, whether it’s your residential property or your business. You should make sure that the burglars have left before attempting to enter the property, and conduct a quick check on your valuables. Try not to touch anything or start tidying things up as the police may want to take evidence such as fingerprints when they arrive.
Who should you call after a home or business burglary?
The first call you make after a burglary should be to the police. They will attend your property and take details of the incident and if anything of value has been taken. After the police have visited, you can give the team here at Kensington Locksmith London a call anytime of the night or day and we’ll be there within the hour to secure your property once again. You should also call your insurance provider.
Can you secure business premises and quickly change locks after robbery?
How do you secure businesses after they’ve been robbed? We work in the whole South West London area, so you can be sure we’ll be on the scene quickly to secure your business premises and prevent further issues. We service all kinds of commercial properties such as restaurants and shops, and we’ll fit a new replacement lock quickly and affordably, so you can lock up again with complete peace of mind.
Can just the lock on a door be replaced?
Yes, depending on the scale of the damage caused during the burglary, we can fix whatever is needed. We can change locks on wooden and uPVC doors, replacing the existing lock if it has been compromised or damaged. Kensington Locksmith London will provide a full service, no matter how many locks on the business or residential property have been broken into.
Can you fix a lock accessed by forced entry?
As we are local locksmiths, we can attend your property quickly after a break-in and assess the situation. Some locks might have been damaged by force, such as by bumping, cutting, or picking, and those will need to be replaced. We offer you the best home security, and like any good locksmith, we won’t leave until we’re 100% sure your home or business has the best new locks in place.
What are the best anti-robbery locks?
If you’re considering upgrading your door locks to be more resilient against robberies, then there are lots of options to choose from. You should aim to have a door lock that offers high security levels, such as a BS3621-compliant lock. There are specific types of lock too, such as anti-pick, anti-bump, anti-drill and anti-snap, which protect from common methods of forced entry.