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Burglary Repair & Boarding Up

Forced door or broken frame after a break-in? Stellar Locksmith boards up, repairs the damage and fits new locks the same day, with a written report for your insurer.

4.9 on Google · 158 reviews Usually 20–40 min No call-out fee DBS-checked
Burglary Repair & Boarding Up
DBS-checked engineers No call-out fee Non-destructive entry British Standard locks Fixed price up front 12-month guarantee

Door, frame and lock repairs

Forced entry usually splits the frame around the strike plate or snaps the cylinder. We repair or reinforce the frame, replace strike plates and keeps with longer screws into the structure, fit new British Standard locks and, where the door itself is beyond saving, board it securely until a replacement is in. Glass panels can be boarded and the glazier booked.

Paperwork your insurer will accept

Every burglary repair comes with a written report describing the damage, the point of entry and the work done, plus a dated receipt showing the lock grades fitted. Get your crime reference number from the police first — the insurer will ask for both — and we'll email the report before the engineer has left your street.

Making it harder next time

Most break-ins in the UK come through snapped euro cylinders or weak frames. While we're there we'll walk every door and window with you and suggest sensible upgrades: anti-snap cylinders, London bars, sash jammers, hinge bolts. No hard sell — just what actually stops the next one.

Secure again tonight

A break-in is horrible, and the worst part is often the hours afterwards with a door that won't shut. Stellar Locksmith treats burglary repairs as priority jobs: ring us after you've spoken to the police and we'll get an engineer to you the same day — the same evening in most cases — to board up, make the property secure and let you sleep.

Lockouts
from £59
Lock changes
from £75
Call-out fee
none, ever
  • DBS-checked, fully insured engineers
  • British Standard locks on every van
  • Non-destructive entry wherever possible
  • 12-month guarantee on parts and labour
FAQ

Questions people ask us

What should I do first after a burglary?+

Ring the police on 101 (999 if it's happening now) for a crime reference, don't touch the point of entry more than you have to, then ring us to secure the property.

How quickly can you come?+

Burglary repairs are priority jobs — same day, usually the same evening.

Do you provide a report for insurance?+

Yes. A written report and dated receipt with the lock grades, emailed to you the same day.

Can you board up windows as well?+

Yes, we board glass panels and windows securely and can arrange a glazier.

Other services

Emergency Lockout Service

Locked out of your house, flat or shop? Stellar Locksmith opens the door fast and without damage, 24 hours a day — usually within 30 minutes.

From £59

Lock Change & Replacement

New tenancy, lost keys or a worn-out lock — Stellar Locksmith supplies and fits British Standard locks on the spot, keyed-alike if you want one key for every door.

From £75

Moving House Lock Change

You don't know who still has keys to your new place. Stellar Locksmith changes every external lock in one visit — often the day you complete — all keyed alike.

Fixed quote
Reviews

What our customers say

4.9 on Google · 158 reviews

“Keypad lock fitted for the kids so no more lost keys. Engineer paired it to our phones and left the paper key safe. Genuinely life-changing for a busy house.”

Zoe F. · Finchley · Smart lock · 3 days ago

“Locked out at 2am after a night out. Stellar answered straight away, engineer there in twenty minutes, door open with no damage. Worth every penny.”

Daniel O. · Loughton · Lockout · 1 week ago

“Upgraded all three doors to 3-star cylinders. Showed me the kitemarks, explained why the old ones snapped, and the insurer gave us a discount after.”

Imani C. · Pinner · Security upgrade · 2 weeks ago
Areas we cover

Burglary repairs across 10 towns

We don't do car keys. Stellar Locksmith is a home and business locksmith. For vehicle lockouts or key programming you'll want an auto locksmith.

Burglary repairs, sorted today.

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