Break-In Lock Repairs in Roodepoort
After a break-in, the first question is usually: can we lock up tonight? A lock that's been forced can look normal and still fail under pressure, and if keys or remotes were taken, even an undamaged lock may no longer protect you. We're a mobile locksmith open 24/7. We come to Roodepoort homes and businesses to check what's been damaged, get doors and gates locking again, and replace what can't be trusted.
- 24/7Every day, nights included
- R250Call-out fee
- On sitePrice agreed before work
- EFT · Cash · CardWays to pay
Before the locks: a few first steps
- If there's any chance the intruders are still there, stay out. Wait for SAPS or your armed-response company.
- Open a case with SAPS and write down the case number. Insurers almost always ask for it.
- Take photos of the damage before anything is touched.
- Let your insurer know, and ask whether they need anything before repairs start.
- Then call us to secure the doors and gates.
What we check
- The lock case, cylinder and handles: bent bolts, snapped or drilled cylinders, damaged faceplates.
- The strike plate and frame. Even the best lock is useless in a frame that's split.
- Security gates and burglar bars that may have been levered or bent.
- Whether keys, gate remotes or anything showing your address were taken.
- Other doors and windows the intruders may have tried first.
Our guide to making doors and gates secure after a burglary goes through each of these in more detail.
Lock up now, decide on upgrades later
After a break-in, you don't have to make every decision tonight. Often the best approach is to fit a sound replacement straight away so you can sleep, and think about upgrades once things are calmer. The technician will explain the choices: like-for-like, a stronger lock or cylinder (see anti-snap cylinders), or a stopgap until the insurance assessor has been. If the frame or door is badly broken, you'll also need a carpenter or door fitter, and we'll tell you so.
For your insurance claim
Most insurers ask for an itemised quote or invoice and a note of what was damaged. Tell us what yours needs, and the invoice will list the work and parts clearly. Dealing with the insurer stays with you, unless we've agreed otherwise.
Cost
R250 call-out fee. The technician assesses the job on site and gives you the price before any work starts. Nothing is done until you agree. The total comes down to how many locks were hit, how badly, which replacements you pick and any extra securing work. Pay by EFT, cash or card.
Lock brands we work on
These are the lock and security-gate brands you'll find on most Roodepoort doors and gates, sold by Builders, Cashbuild, Leroy Merlin and locksmith suppliers across Gauteng. If yours isn't listed, send us a photo.
- UnionMortice locksets, cylinders, gate locks
- YaleLocksets, padlocks, smart locks
- TrellidorSecurity-gate locks
- CISACylinders, gate and door locks
- Mul-T-LockHigh-security cylinders, padlocks
- dormakabaCommercial locks and key systems
- ABUSPadlocks
- Master LockPadlocks
Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to describe what we work on. We're not an agent of, or endorsed by, these manufacturers.
Where this service is available
We provide break-in lock repairs as part of our mobile locksmith service across Roodepoort. Areas we're often asked about include:
Questions customers ask
They took my keys. Must I change the locks?
Yes, every lock those keys open. A stolen key opens its lock without any force at all, so changing the lock or cylinder is the only way to stop it working.
Can you fix the broken frame as well?
We sort out a damaged strike plate as part of fitting the lock. A split frame or broken door is carpentry, and we'll say so if that's what yours needs.
Can you come out at night after a break-in?
Yes. We're open 24/7. The R250 call-out applies at any hour, and the technician quotes before starting.
Request break-in lock repairs
Four quick details. We reply by phone or WhatsApp, 24/7. For anything urgent, calling is quickest.