Home Security Basics: Locksmithing After a Break-In
We can deter home invasions in various ways. However, none of these methods is immune to failure.
In the unfortunate event of a break-in, a homeowner needs to take measures to lower the chance of it happening again. We will discuss the appropriate locksmithing work that's required after a break-in.
Change the lock
If the front door lock is broken, a complete change is inevitable. However, if the lock is still functional, it should be rekeyed. In this case, there is no need to change the locks on the doors. A professional locksmith will rekey the locks on the same day.
Install automatic locks
A third of house break-ins are the result of unlocked doors or windows. It's possible to acquire an electronic deadbolt for front doors that automatically relocks after a pre-set delay time. Contact a local locksmith to get the automatic locks installed.
Check your locks installations
It is possible to bypass an entrance door's lock and lever with a credit card or piece of plastic if they are poorly installed. When it comes to installation, a locksmith can help.
When closing the door and locking the deadbolt, the deadbolt bolt engages fully. You should be able to hear a satisfying "click" when it secures into place. You can slide the bolt back out of position if it is not installed well.
Get glass door locks
It's possible to pry old sliding glass doors out of their tracks with a screwdriver. Throwing a wooden dowel into a track won't stop this, and no manufacturer's lock would either. A sliding glass door lock, on the other hand, should prevent this. Call a local locksmith to assist with the installation to get a sliding glass door lock.
Reinforce the front door
If the front door was smashed during the break-in, it pays to install a reinforced replacement. It is also possible to strengthen the door frame, edge, and locks.
The most straightforward approach is to upgrade the regular 1/2-inch screws from the hinges and your door's strike plates. Anyone familiar with the use of a power drill may easily accomplish this. This door strengthening approach only costs a few dollars if the budget is an issue.
Another way is to get a door reinforcement kit that has everything needed to strengthen the door's structure and its edge. Several extended strikes disperse the power over a large area. This process makes it virtually impossible to break through the door, no matter how much brute force is applied. However, door reinforcement kits can be challenging to use, so it's best to call a locksmith to reinforce your door correctly.
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