If you have been the victim of a burglary, many things will come your way and there is a lot you need to arrange. You must report to the police, you must make an inventory of the stolen goods and of the damage incurred and, if applicable, you must also inform your insurance company. In addition to all the practical worries that a burglary entails, it is also important for your own safety to contact your locksmith as soon as possible. Chances are that your locks have been damaged or have even become completely unusable, putting you at increased risk. A quick intervention is therefore essential here.
A thorough check of all locks
As is generally known, burglars like to look for the places where they can easily and quicklyelst get into your home. If it is not fast enough to break or force a lock, they will look for another lock that opens more easily. For that reason, it is advisable to subject the locks of all windows and doors to a thorough inspection after a burglary. At first sight it may seem obvious where the burglar entered your home, but unfortunately this does not exclude the possibility that other locks were also damaged in a futile attempt to gain access that way. You can of course do this check yourself, but it is better to leave this to your locksmith. He is the expert and therefore knows exactly what to look for in order to notice even the smallest damage. A lock can still look perfectly intact but, on closer examination, turn out to be forced.
Repair or renew your locks?
A burglar rarely or never acts carefully when he wants to gain access to your home. In many cases, the lock will have suffered irreparable damage when forced and replacing the entire lock will be the only option you have. The burglar's ultimate goal is and remains to open the lock as quickly as possible and causing damage is the logical consequence of this. There is a good chance that the choice between repairing or renewing the lock will not arise. And that might not be so bad. People have often been thinking about investing in better and safer locks for a long time, but never actually get around to taking that step. Renewing all your locks after a burglary offers you the certainty that you have well-functioning and safe locks that can withstand the latest burglary techniques. Although it should be noted that burglary methods are evolving rapidly and that a way will eventually be found to break open the newest locks. Very reassuring, especially because you don't want to experience the same thing again after that unpleasant experience. Have you been the victim of a burglary? Your locksmith will help you make your home safe again and provide advice to significantly reduce the chance of a new burglary. The on-call service means you can reach your locksmith day and night, even during weekends or public holidays. Of course, this will only be so that you can safely lock your home again. Drawing up a safety plan and replacing other locks will generally not take place during this urgent intervention.
