Burglary Repair & Securing in Simi Valley

Common break-in damage:

• Locks — Cylinders drilled, picked, or broken. Deadbolts forced past the strike plate. Locksets bent or destroyed.
• Door frames — Wood splintered around the strike plate and latch. Frame pulled away from the wall.
• Strike plates — Torn from the frame, screws ripped out, metal bent.
• Doors — Kicked, cracked, or warped. Hinges damaged or pulled loose.
• Hinges — Bent, broken, or screws stripped from repeated impact.
• Windows — Glass broken, locks forced, frames damaged.
• Secondary entry points — Sliding doors, garage doors, or basement windows compromised.

Even if the door still closes, compromised components leave your home vulnerable to another attempt—or simple opportunistic entry.

Risks of delayed repair:

• Repeat burglary — Criminals know you’ve been hit. Some return within days, expecting you’ve replaced stolen items with insurance money.
• Opportunistic entry — A visibly damaged door or frame invites anyone passing by.
• Weather damage — A compromised door or broken window lets in rain, wind, and pests.
• Insurance complications — Failing to secure your property promptly may affect claims.
• Continued stress — You can’t sleep soundly knowing your home isn’t secure.

Emergency securing isn’t optional—it’s urgent. We treat it that way.

Our process:

• You call. Describe the situation and damage. We dispatch a mobile locksmith immediately with emergency priority.
• We respond. A technician arrives with a fully equipped van: replacement locks, deadbolts, strike plates, reinforcement hardware, boarding materials, and tools.
• We assess. On-site, we inspect the forced entry point and identify all compromised components—lock, cylinder, frame, strike plate, hinges, and door.
• We secure. We repair or replace damaged locks, install new deadbolts if needed, reinforce the frame and strike plate, and address any secondary damage.
• We fortify. Beyond basic repair, we recommend and install upgrades that make your entry point harder to breach again—hardened strike plates, longer screws, reinforced door jambs, security bars.
• We advise. We walk you through what was vulnerable, what we’ve fixed, and what additional protection you might consider for other entry points.

You’re left with a home that’s not just repaired—but more secure than before the break-in.

During our assessment, we inspect:

• The forced entry point — What failed? The lock, frame, door, or technique?
• Other doors — Do they have the same vulnerabilities?
• Windows — Are locks adequate? Could they be forced easily?
• Sliding doors — Is there a security bar? Are the locks solid?
• Garage entry — Is the garage-to-home door secured like an exterior door?
• Basement and side entries — Are secondary entry points protected?

We provide clear recommendations—what’s urgent, what’s important, and what can wait. No pressure, no scare tactics, just honest assessment from a locksmith who’s seen hundreds of break-ins.

Post-extraction services we offer:

• Lock testing — We verify the lock cylinder, pins, and mechanism function correctly after removal.
• Key duplication — If you have a spare key (even the broken pieces), we can duplicate a working copy on-site.
• Key cutting by code — If you have no spare, we can cut a new key using the lock’s code or by decoding the cylinder.
• Lock lubrication — Lubricant cleans the keyway and helps prevent future jamming.
  Lock repair — If extraction reveals a damaged cylinder or worn pins, we can repair or replace components.
• Lock replacement — If the lock is too damaged or worn to trust, we install a new one immediately.
• Rekeying — If you want to change the key that operates the lock, we can rekey it during the same visit.

You leave with a working lock, a working key, and confidence that the problem won’t recur tomorrow.

What to expect:

• Immediate dispatch — Burglary calls receive priority. We send the nearest available technician.
• Rapid arrival — Most locations within 30 minutes.
• Fully equipped vans — Locks, deadbolts, strike plates, reinforcement hardware, and boarding materials.
• Complete on-site repair — We secure your home before we leave.
• Upfront pricing — You know the cost before we begin work.

Don’t sleep in an unsecured home. Don’t leave for work with a compromised door. Call us immediately after filing your police report.

What we provide:

• Detailed written assessment of damage found
• Itemized invoice listing all repairs, parts, and labor
• Before/after documentation when requested
• Professional assessment of what was compromised and why

Keep your police report number handy—you’ll need it for your claim. We coordinate with your timeline and can provide any additional documentation your insurer requires.

Post-repair services we offer:

• Rekeying — If any keys were stolen or you’re unsure who has copies, we rekey all locks to new keys.
• Additional lock installation — Add deadbolts to doors that only have knob locks.
• Security assessment — Full evaluation of all entry points, not just the one that was breached.
• Upgrade installation — High-security locks, reinforcement hardware, security bars for other vulnerable points.
• Key control — Restricted keyway locks that can’t be duplicated without authorization.
• Smart lock installation — Keyless entry systems that eliminate the risk of stolen keys.

A break-in is traumatic. But it’s also an opportunity to make your home more secure than it’s ever been.

The best burglary repair is the one you never need. Here’s what deters intruders:

• Reinforce all entry points — Not just the one that was breached.
• Upgrade to high-security locks — Bump-proof, pick-resistant, drill-resistant.
• Install reinforced strike plates — The single most cost-effective upgrade.
• Add security bars to sliding doors — The factory locks are rarely adequate.
• Improve visibility — Motion-activated lights, trimmed bushes near entry points.
• Consider an alarm system — Visible sensors and signs deter opportunistic burglars.
• Don’t advertise absence — Timers on lights, held mail, no social media vacation posts.

We’re happy to discuss comprehensive security improvements during any service call.