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Burglary Repairs and Security Upgrades Across Belfast and Beyond
Andy Locksmiths Ltd covers burglary repair and security upgrade work 24 hours a day, across Belfast and out through the towns of Antrim, Down and Armagh. No call out fee on top of the job, non destructive entry wherever the lock allows it, and a 12 month guarantee on all parts and labour.
Whether a job is straightforward depends almost entirely on the door. A timber door on a Victorian terrace, a first generation uPVC door on a 1990s estate and a modern composite doorset are three different jobs with three different parts, and it is worth telling us which one you have when you call.
What Our Burglary Repairs and Security Upgrades Covers
This is what the work includes, and what we will talk through with you before anything is removed from the door.
Immediate Lock Changes
Replacing every compromised lock so the property is secure again before anything else is decided.
Door and Frame Repairs
Making a forced door and frame closeable and lockable again, or boarding securely where it cannot be.
Reinforced High-Security Locks
Upgrading to anti-snap cylinders, security handles and reinforced keeps at the point of repair.
Insurance Documentation
A written record of what was fitted and to what standard, which is what an insurer normally asks for.
Free Security Review
An honest look at the rest of the property, including the weak points that were not used this time.
Which Lock Standard Applies to Your Door
Insurers ask what standard a lock meets rather than what it cost. Which standard applies depends on the door, not the address. The table below is what a policy is normally describing. It is general guidance rather than a reading of your own policy wording.
the British Standard for a thief-resistant lock. On a timber door this is normally a five lever mortice deadlock, or a night latch certified to the same standard. A compliant lock carries the kitemark and the BS3621 number stamped on the forend, visible on the edge of the open door.
the cylinder standard. Insurers usually accept a 3-star cylinder on its own, or a 1-star cylinder paired with a 2-star security handle. This is what an insurer means when the wording asks for anti-snap protection.
a test of the complete doorset rather than the lock alone. If a door was fitted new to a modern building regulation standard it may already comply, which is worth knowing before paying to upgrade a lock that is already adequate.
the window security standard. Policies that specify key operated window locks on accessible windows are usually describing this, and it is the requirement most often missed on an otherwise well secured property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burglary Repairs and Security Upgrades
We had a break-in attempt rather than a break-in. Is that still worth a call?
Yes. An attempted entry that failed still often leaves a damaged cylinder or a bent keep, and a property that has been tried once is worth reviewing properly.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. There is a 12 month guarantee on all parts and labour, and that covers repairs as well as replacements.
What standard will the lock you fit meet?
On a timber door, BS3621 is the standard most insurers name, and a compliant lock is stamped with it on the forend. On a uPVC or composite door the relevant standard is TS007, normally a 3 star cylinder or a 1 star cylinder paired with a 2 star handle. We will tell you what is currently fitted before anything is changed.
Do you board up windows as well as doors?
Where a window or a panel cannot be made secure any other way, boarding it is the interim step so the property can be left. Glazing replacement is a separate trade that follows afterwards.
Will my insurer pay for the repair?
Buildings insurance normally covers damage caused by a forced entry, though the detail varies by policy. We provide a written record of what was replaced and to what standard, which is usually what the claim needs.
Where do you carry out burglary repair and security upgrade work?
Across Belfast and out through Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Holywood, Newtownards, Comber, Carrickfergus and the rest of the coverage list. Each town has its own page setting out what the housing stock there means for the job, because a burglary repair and security upgrade call is shaped by the door far more than by the address.
Does the price change depending on where I am?
No. The price follows the lock and the door rather than the mileage. What does change with distance is how long we take to reach you, and we would rather give you an honest arrival window on the phone than repeat a single headline figure for every town.
Should I change the locks after a tenant or a builder moves out?
It is a sensible habit rather than a reflection on anyone. Once you no longer know how many copies of a key exist, the key has stopped being a security measure.
How quickly can you get a property secure again?
Break-in repairs are treated as emergency work rather than scheduled work. Where a part has to be sourced, the property is made secure first and finished properly afterwards.
Can you fit locks that would resist the same attack again?
Usually. Where a cylinder was snapped, an anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinder is the direct answer. Where a door was kicked, reinforced keeps, longer screws into the frame and a London bar or a Birmingham bar do more than a better lock would.
Is a security review going to be a sales pitch?
It should not be. The useful version of that conversation names the weak points honestly, including the ones that are cheap or free to fix, such as a spare key left where it is always looked for.
Burglary Repairs and Security Upgrades In Your Area
Each town below has its own page for burglary repair and security upgrade work, covering the housing stock there, the lock standards that apply to it and an honest note on how long the run out to you actually takes.
Our Other Locksmith Services
Everything below is available across the same coverage area, at any hour.
Need Burglary Repairs and Security Upgrades?
Call Andy Locksmiths Ltd for burglary repair and security upgrade work across Belfast and the surrounding counties. Any hour, no call out fee, 12 month guarantee on parts and labour.