Emergency Burglary Response

Experiencing a break in can be upsetting and traumatic for families and especially for those of us that live alone. The violation of privacy, never mind the loss of property is enough to keep you up at night. There is a limit to the number of security measures we can take to prevent a break in, whether they be financial limits or a reluctance to turn your home into a fortress. For help and advice on how to secure your home from the most common form of break in, please see some of my previous blog posts on anti snapping locks and high security handles.
Today however I'd like to focus on how your Manchester based locksmith can help you when you've had a break in. First thing to do, obviously, is call the police and report the crime. The police will very likely want to do a home visit and take a statement and they may also instruct a forensic team to check for any evidence left behind and check for fingerprints around the damaged area of the door. This work sometimes leaves behind a grey powder which can be cleaned away by the attending locksmith.

Typical Scene - Post Break-in



Once the police have completed their work it's time to give us a call here at Troman Locksmiths. A locksmith will come to your home and replace the damaged lock and handle. The handle will be a match for the style and color of the original. The newly installed lock will be an anti-snapping lock. Troman Locksmiths now install one of these as standard with any lock change, the idea being that we will be personally responsible for limiting the amount of break-ins in the areas we serve. This means that post break in, you can rest assured that your door is significantly more secure than it was before.

Handle and Lock Restored Post Break-in


Please give Troman Locksmiths a call if you ever suffer a break-in. You'll receive kind and thoughtful service in what will be a vulnerable moment. In the mean time, maybe think about updating your locks for the anti snapping kind. As always, remember to stay safe and call any time for free help and advice.

Location: Worsley, Manchester, UK

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