Break-In Repair & Lock Replacement in Orlando, FL

An unsecured property is treated as a priority. In most cases the technician makes the door lockable in a single visit — either by replacing the lock outright or, where the frame is badly damaged, by temporarily securing the entry until a carpenter does the structural work. Say clearly on the phone that the property is open and unsecured.

If a lock was forced, its cylinder and bolt are usually compromised — replacement is the safe default. If the attempt failed and the lock still operates correctly, a close inspection may be enough. Either way, this is the moment to consider a higher-security deadbolt: a door that was attacked once is statistically more likely to be targeted again.

Many homeowner and renter policies cover lock and door damage from burglary, but the paperwork is yours to handle. Ask for an itemized receipt listing the damage found, the parts replaced, and the labor — that is exactly what insurers ask for. A locksmith cannot file the claim for you, but clean documentation makes it simple.

Simple lock replacement after a forced attempt typically runs $75–$200 including the visit; heavier damage to frames or multi-point hardware pushes toward $300 and above, with carpentry quoted separately. The full price is confirmed with you before work begins — even on an emergency call.

Three things together: a Grade 1 or 2 deadbolt, a reinforced strike plate fastened with 3-inch screws into the stud, and hinges with the same screws. Most forced entries fail doors at the strike and jamb — not through the lock cylinder itself.

Yes — storefront doors with damaged deadlatches, bent frames, and forced commercial locks get the same priority visit: secure tonight, then replace or upgrade the hardware and rekey if keys went missing. Insurance documentation works the same way — an itemized receipt listing damage, parts, and labor.