Emergency Lock Repair

Emergency lock repair starts from $120. Locksmith Auto does immediate lock repair after break-ins, vandalism, attempted burglaries, and storm damage. We show up same day with replacement hardware and secure your property on the first visit.

After a break-in, call the police first and don't go inside until they clear the property. Second priority is locking that entry point down before dark. A kicked-in door with a busted frame is basically an open invitation for round two. Locksmith Auto responds same day to repair or replace the damaged lock, reinforce the door frame, and get your security back.

Most common damage we see. Kicked-in deadbolt with a split door frame runs $150-300 to repair. Pried lock with a bent frame and damaged strike plate is $100-200. Drilled lock cylinder costs $120-180 for replacement. Broken door handle or knob is $120-180. Locksmith Auto carries replacement deadbolts, knob locks, strike plates, reinforcement kits, and frame repair materials on every van.

People forget about the door frame after a break-in. The lock might be fine, but if the frame is split where the bolt sits, the door can be kicked in again with even less force. We fix split frames with a reinforcement kit. It's a steel plate that covers the damaged area and spreads the kick-in force across a bigger section of frame. Costs $50-100 and makes the door way harder to breach.

Vandalism is its own category. Broken storefront locks, glue jammed in keyholes, snapped keys stuck in cylinders. We extract the debris, figure out whether the lock can be saved or needs replacing, and deal with it right there. Glue in a keyhole almost always means the cylinder has to go ($120-180). A snapped key can usually be pulled out and a new key cut ($55-85) without touching the lock itself.

We document every emergency repair with before-and-after photos and a detailed receipt. You'll need both for insurance claims and police reports. A lot of homeowners policies cover lock replacement after a break-in, and our itemized receipt gives the claims adjuster exactly what they need. 90-day warranty on all emergency lock repair work.