Oh no! I Have Been Burgled, What Should I Do?
Burgled in Bradford? Contact Lock & Key for Specialist Support!
While being the victim of any crime is a horrible experience, burglaries come with emotional, physical and financial damage. It can take years to recover from a break-in.
In the immediate aftermath of such an experience, you need to find support from people you can trust. At Lock & Key Bradford, we have helped many homeowners and business owners in Bradford] deal with a break-in. Our expertise comes in the form of repairing damage done to your property’s security setup.
Over 30 years serving Bradford
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Having a burglary take place is a simply awful experience, but with Lock & Key Bradford, things can return to normal quickly.
While you wait for a technician to arrive, check out our top tips toward the end of this page to make your wait a little easier.
Our Quick and Stress-Free Burglary Repair Service
Once a break-in has occurred, you will need to first speak with the police and your insurance provider, then …
Call our 24/7 Helpline for an Immediate Response
For one, we are here 24/7 – every day, every week, every month, even on bank holidays and weekends. We can help you get back on track quickly and easily.
A Professional Locksmith will be with in Under 60 mins
Lock & Key staff arrive within one hour of your call, thanks to having a team of local locksmiths in the Bradford area so that we can respond with haste.
Emergency Security Repairs Undertaken as an Initial Priority
We do more than just the basics; when you hire us, we can set about making your property feel as well-protected as possible, from new locks through to CCTV camera systems.
After-care Appointment to discuss any future Security Measures
We make sure that you get professional support that is based on your own property’s requirements as opposed to a generic list that you could have created yourself.
Your Local Locksmith in Bradford – Keeping Homes Safe, Lock by Lock
Burglary Repair Services: Get Your Security and Peace of Mind Back
In the circumstances you find yourself in, you need people you can trust to help you restore confidence in your community. Being burgled is an emotionally draining experience, and sadly, hundreds of break-ins are reported across the Bradford area every single year. We offer both practical solutions and the empathy you need to feel like you can get back on your feet.
Did you know that Lock Snapping is the simplest method to enter your property!
Unfortunately, criminals have a wide-ranging arsenal of skills they can use to break into a property in Bradford. One of the most common, though, is known as lock snapping. It sounds complex, but the right (or wrong) kind of locks can be snapped in seconds using basic equipment and limited skills. The process takes less than a minute!
That should set alarm bells ringing. If your locks are not of a certain age range, they could be vulnerable to being snapped. Lock snapping is a quiet, easy way to break into a property; the best way to prevent a break-in via lock snapping is to have modern, anti-snap locks fitted that are British Standards approved.
Restore confidence in your Bradford property
No investment in life costs you more time, effort and love than your home. Building up your place to call home is an emotional journey, right? So, when someone violates that journey, it is only natural that you feel immense pain.
There is no reason why you should simply brush off a break-in; it is one of the worst experiences we can go through in our lives. With hundreds of break-ins reported across the country every week, at Lock & Key Bradford, we see the emotional and financial impact a break-in can have on you and your family.
Luckily, we also bring the solutions that can make sure restoring your property to normal is much easier. We cannot retrieve what has been stolen from you, but we can give you back your confidence.
How do we do that? We use an extensive range of locksmithing techniques and expertise, so any damage done to your security systems, like your locks, can be reversed. We reduce the risk of repeat scenarios unfolding.
Burglary Repairs:
- Boarding up
- Door Repairs
- Door Lock Replacements
- Door Replacements
- uPVC Door Repairs
- Window Lock Replacements
- Composite Door Repairs
- Door Mechanisms
- Wooden Doors Repairs
- Aluminium Door Repairs
- Bifold Door Repairs
- Commercial Burglary Repairs
- Garage Doors
- Sheds
Security Upgrades:
- Door Lock Upgrades
- Window Lock Upgrades
- CCTV Installations
- Alarm Installations
- Shoot & Rack Bolt Fittings
- Sash Jammer Fittings
- Security Chain Fittings
- Letterbox Protector Fittings
- Peep Hole Fittings
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Lock & Key Bradford: Burglary Door Repair and Replacement Specialists
The ways in which we can get your property back to normal depend on the circumstances we find upon our arrival. Generally, our services include the following:
Boarding up
If a criminal has entered your home via a window or door, there is always the chance that they have broken through and left a gaping hole in the window/door. If that has happened, we can board up the damaged areas with force-resistant wooden boards that provide a temporary barrier to re-entry.
Door lock repairs
We can also upgrade your door locks so that they provide the kind of protection you need. There is a chance that the criminal has used methods like lock drilling or lock snapping to pierce your locks. We can fit new locks which are resistant to all methods used, reducing the number of successful entry methods a criminal can use to a fraction of their previous options.
Door handle repairs
If your door handles have been impacted during the break-in, as they well might, they will need to be repaired or replaced. We can restore your handles to full working order or, if that is not possible, order replacement handles. These new handles will include extra protections that reduce the risk of burglars being able to break them or force them open with the same ease.
Emergency lock changes
Having your home broken into becomes your #1 concern, and rightly so. At Lock & Key Bradford, we know the importance of acting quickly. As soon as you have spoken with the police, call our team. We provide 24/7 support and availability so you can get the help you need to fix the damage caused. With an arrival window of just sixty minutes, we will be with you as soon as possible.
Whatever the time, day or night, if you’re burgled, we can help. We operate 24/7 across Bradford and the surrounding areas of West Yorkshire, providing our services to both domestic and commercial customers who have suffered a break-in.
Security Upgrades Following a Break In
Ask yourself this: When did you last review your property security setup? Was it recently? Times move quickly, and what was once top-of-the-range could soon become obsolete. As such, relying on older security tools could be the reason why criminals have found a way through your defences.
With that in mind, we can offer you the help you need to repair this damage quickly. We can get your home back on track, adding new fixtures and installations that make your home far less penetrable by criminals. The security options we offer are bespoke to each property, but in general, we make sure you can pick from a range of beneficial additions such as:
Modernising your door locks
As we have mentioned, locks tend to be the first place our team begins their review of your security. If your locks are not British Standards 3621 compliant, your locks might not be up-to-date enough to ward off a break-in. We fit TS007 3-Star locks or Sold Secure 312 Diamond locks on your behalf for improved security and robust protection against most break-in methods.
Shoot bolt and rack bolt fittings
We can also fit shoot or rack bolts, which are another common point of entry for any burglars in Bradford. Shoot and rack bolts look minimalistic, remain easy to work with, and provide an extra physical barrier. Even if someone forces your door open from the outside, these bolts make it almost impossible for them to barge through successfully.
Sash jammer fittings
Sash jammers are also a very common choice for us who are looking to help make sure that our windows cannot be forced open with ease. A sash jammer is another barrier that can make it tougher for someone to force their way into your home, creating a solid barrier that ensures climbing through your windows is far less likely to work.
CCTV and alarm systems installation
Sometimes, the extra peace of mind you need comes from having video surveillance available at all times of the day. CCTV cameras never sleep and can operate in the darkness as well as they can in the daytime light. They provide extra vigilance, reduce the risk of a break-in being attempted, and also provide valuable video evidence in the event of a break-in being attempted or succeeding.
Security chain fittings
Especially useful for people who worry about forced entry through the front/back door, security chains offer an extra layer of physical protection. A security chain has to be forced off its latch, which takes incredible strength and persistence. Most criminals would give up long before they had a chance to snap one of the Sold Secure Diamond quality security chains we install for you.
Letterbox protectors
Letterboxes are exceptionally useful, but they also come with the risk that someone can fit their hand through and fish around for keys and latches. With a protector on your letterbox, nothing will be able to force its way through, making it much harder for someone to use your letterbox against you.
Peephole installations
A peephole is also a great investment for people who want to be able to pre-emptively look out to see who is at their door—never hired a technician? The peephole provides an easy way to stop the interaction from taking place.
With all of the various security systems we can fit for you at Lock & Key Bradford, you are in the safest of hands. We can make sure your property feels far less of a valid target, reducing the risk of a criminal seeing your property as a building they can break into.
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Our Aftercare Promise to You
Fixing the damage done to your property and restoring order is one thing; making sure you feel safe once again is another. At Lock & Key Bradford, we stay in regular contact after a break-in to make sure you feel genuinely safe in the aftermath of our work.
Everything we do will make your home safer and far less likely that future burglars could succeed. That being said, we know the emotional strain that comes from a burglar breaking into your home. As such, we remain in regular contact to give you support and also to help plan new security installations.
We understand the trepidation that comes from being broken into and how it can reduce your ability to even sleep easily at night. As such, we offer post-repair support so you always have someone you can turn to.
From creating a new plan of action to further fortify your building to providing advice on the best add-ons for your home security setup, we can give you valuable advice that will make you feel like you can finally get back to normal in your life.
Everything we do will make your home safer and also make sure you do not have to worry about your new security features being overcome by a burglar returning. You have been through enough trauma; let our team of experts help you restore normality and get your life back on track after such an ordeal.
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What to do After a Break-In
We understand your head is likely to be all over the place after being a victim of a burglary, that is totally normal. In the aftermath of such a situation, please try to:
Avoid contaminating evidence
Look, it is only natural that you want to immediately start scouring your home to discover what the burglar has taken, but please take a moment to consider.
For one, the burglar could still be at large in your home, and thus you could put yourself at risk of harm. There is also the real consequence that you could impact the evidence.
Touching anything the burglar might have could remove their fingerprints or contaminate DNA, making it tougher for the police to find your assailant.
Call the police
Instead, you should take the time to phone your local police force as soon as possible. Citizens in Bradford should dial 101 and request a police presence ASAP; the police are obligated to visit every break-in in person.
Hopefully, police officers can arrive quickly enough to find the criminal in the act and apprehend them there and then. Or, they might be able to find them in the local area and stop them before they can make off with your prized belongings. The sooner you call the police, the quicker they can respond and hopefully catch the criminal for you.
As soon as you discover that a burglary has occurred, or is taking currently taking place, call 101 – the police can be there ASAP to deal with the perpetrator.
Take photos and review your CCTV footage
If you have a CCTV security camera system in place, there should hopefully be footage of the criminal entering your property. If you have internal CCTV cameras, they should also have footage of what they have taken from your home, making it easier to account for lost property.
Make a list of all stolen goods
With the police having secured the area, you can then start taking note of anything that was broken or stolen during the break-in. Take a clear note of any damage done so you can report this. Insurance providers will want a clear, provable list of lost/damaged property.
Phone your home insurance provider
With the police report completed and a note of everything taken, now it comes time to make a call to your insurance provider. Supply them with the criminal reference number as well as any details you can; the more thorough you can be, the more likely it is that the insurance provider will be able to support you during your claim and recovery.
Cancel your bank cards
It is always better to be safe than sorry; we recommend cancelling any bank or credit cards that were in the house, or even cards that you have statements for at home.
Call a Lock & Key Bradford immediately
Now that you have corresponded with the police and the insurance company you chose, contact us. We can have a locksmith with you within an hour of your call to start analysing the damage and providing touch-up repairs. From boarding up broken windows/doors to repairing/replacing locks that were damaged in the break-in, we can restore order quickly.
Act upon security recommendations
Our team makes sure that you get a rundown of what kind of security flaws exist in your building. We can look out for things like older locks that were vulnerable to a lack of video footage and smart security. We can offer useful suggestions for improvement.
Change your locks
Even if burglars didn’t destroy your locks, it’s still sound advice to replace them with more robust alternatives. Such an action is especially beneficial when intruders run away with your keys. Don’t forget window locks, too!
Plan for the future
At Lock & Key Bradford we take pride in our ability to help our customers – you! – feel safe again. After all, we know that the home is where your heart is. So, we’ll keep it that way! Everyone on our team are NCFE-approved and City & Guilds-accredited. We’re your home security partners for life.
Call 01274 317 597 Now!
for fast, expert assistance you can trust
A burglary is easily one of the worst crimes you can be a victim of, leaving you with both emotional pain and lost, damaged assets – some of which money can never replace. At Lock & Key, we want to help you get back on your feet ASAP. For help with burglary repairs, call our friendly team today and arrange a consultation with our Master Locksmiths in Bradford.
Securing Homes & Businesses in Bradford for over 30 Years
Why Choose Lock & Key Bradford?
Burglary repairs can vary depending on the damage. At Lock & Key, we offer a 24 hour Bradford locksmith service, our team of experts are fully trained to handle this kind of situation while ensuring the safety and security of your property.
We can arrange for one of our local locksmiths to arrive at your home or business in under an hour and help you begin the process of making your property safe and secure again.
We are proud to say that all our expert locksmiths are both City & Guilds Accredited and NCFE-approved. This means when your local locksmith turns up on your doorstep, you can be totally confident in the service and quality of workmanship you will receive.
Over 30 years serving Bradford
DBS checked
City & Guilds Accredited
Full warranty
In-house trained Master Locksmiths
No national call centres
Real people with real experience
Passionate about customer service
At Lock and Key Barnsley, we have built an enviable reputation over the past 30 years, for providing transparency and honesty in our approach to locksmith services.
When one of our local locksmiths arrives at your property, they will always explain exactly what they are going to do and why, they will only go ahead with any work if you are completely satisfied that this is the best course of action for you.
Every job we complete is carried out with care, precision, and pride and it shows in our growing reputation. Call us today, and experience the Lock & Key Bradford difference for yourself!
Locations across Bradford our team cover
One of our local locksmiths will aim to be with you in under 60 minutes to the following areas in Bradford:
Allerton | Baildon | Barkerend | Belle Vue | Bierley | Bingley | Bolton Woods | Bowling (East & West) | Bradford Moor | Broomfields | Buttershaw | Clayton | Cottingley | Cutler Heights | Denholme Gate | Dudley Hill | East Bowling | Eccleshill | Esholt | Forster Square | Frizinghall | Girlington | Goose Eye | Great Horton | Greengates | Hainworth | Harecroft | Heaton | Holme Wood | Idle | Ilkley | Keighley | Laisterdyke | Laycock | Little Germany | Little Horton | Little London | Longlands | Low Moor | Manningham | Oakworth | Odsal | Oxenhope | Queensbury | Ravenscliffe | Ripley Ville | Saltaire | Sandy Lane | Shipley | Silsden | Staithgate | Stanbury | Thornton | Thornbury | Thorpe Edge | Tong | Trident | Tyersal | Undercliffe | Wibsey | Wrose | West Yorkshire | Yorkshrie
Postcode areas we cover in Bradford
BD1, BD2, BD3, BD4, BD5, BD6, BD7, BD8, BD9, BD10, BD11, BD12, BD13, BD14, BD15, BD16, BD17, BD18, BD19, BD20, BD21, BD22, BD23, BD24
Reliable, Trusted Protection for your Property
Locksmith Services Backed by Experience and Trust
Trusted by homeowners and businesses across Bradford and surrounding areas, we’re the locksmiths people turn to when security matters most. Here’s why you can rely on us:
Fast Response Time
Established 30 Years
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Master Locksmiths
24/7 Service – 365 Days
1 Hour Call-Out
Wide Range of Services
Local Business
Skilled Expertise
Value for Money
Professionalism
Up-to-Date Training
City & Guilds Accredited
Trustworthiness
Personalised Service
Security Assessment
Bespoke Solutions
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Bradford
West Yorkshire
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Trusted Locksmith Services in Bradford
Lock & Key is always on the move! Our fleet of mobile locksmiths covers Bradford and the surrounding areas, providing fast and professional service when you need it. Locked out? Need a security upgrade? We’ve got you covered—call us today! Our team is ready to assist you with any locksmith service, ensuring your home or business is secure!
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locksmith cost in Bradford
At Lock & Key we ensure that people throughout Bradford receive affordable locksmith services. Our rates depend on the service and problem, but will always stay reasonable unlike large national firms. We will provide a cost estimate at zero commitment during your phone consultation before our team arrives.
How quickly can a locksmith arrive at my location?
We do not want you to wait long, especially during emergencies. A Lock & Key Bradford locksmith can get to you as fast as we can, depending on the traffic conditions and your location. But in all cases, our locksmiths can respond to you quickly because we’re local in this area.
Are your locksmiths certified and insured?
Certainly! Our locksmiths have full insurance coverage and validation from the DBS. They also have a valid certificate from the City & Guilds, the UK’s highest locksmith industry accreditation. When you choose us, you’re in good, competent hands.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes! Our products come with a comprehensive, 365-day guarantee from our first visit. We also believe in high-quality workmanship and use only top-notch locks and keys. However, if anything goes wrong, call us, and we’ll return to your property to address the issue – free of charge. Your satisfaction is our number 1 priority.
What should I do while waiting for the locksmith to arrive?
We won’t be long, promise! Keep your phone accessible in case we need to contact you, but please don’t touch the lock before our arrival because it may cause further problems. Wait patiently and our team will take over everything.
How long will it take for the locksmith to gain entry?
It depends on certain factors. The locksmith can gain entry faster if you have a simple lock, like a Euro or Yale rim cylinder, usually within several minutes. It’s the opposite for complex locks, which can take him longer to gain entry. Worry not! Our professional locksmiths can work on the issue at hand quickly and efficiently.
How much time does a locksmith take to change a lock?
Our team usually installs a new lock within 30 minutes yet certain door materials plus additional locks increase the required time. Our locksmith will determine the exact duration after arriving at your location.
Can the locksmith provide a quote beforehand?
Yes, we can give you a complete, free quote before taking on the job. Please anticipate some vital questions from us regarding the issue. This will help us better assess the situation and develop the most effective solution. We might also request a few photos. Gathering as much information as can help us make a detailed estimate so that you’ll have a clear picture of what the job entails upfront and prior to making any commitment.
How much Is a locksmith call out charge?
We don’t charge a call-out fee. You only have to pay for the actual work upon completion and when you are 100% satisfied.
How can I pay for the work carried out?
Payments can be easily made in cash or via all major debit and credit cards.
Explore More on Home Security and Safety
To help you stay informed and secure, we’ve put together a selection of trusted websites that offer valuable information on home security, crime prevention, and personal safety.
Neighbourhood Watch
The UK’s largest volunteer-led crime prevention charity, which works closely with communities across the country helping them to create safer places to live. The provide a range of resources and initiatives designed to empower volunteers and local residents to work together in preventing crime, promoting safety awareness, and strengthening community connections.
Website: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk
Email: enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk
CrimeStoppers
Being burgled isn’t just about losing possessions, it also takes away your sense of safety and comfort in your own home. If you have any information about someone involved in a burglary, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously any time, day or night, on 0800 555 111. You can also provide any information you may think is useful via their online secure form.
Website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Phone: 0800 555 111
Age UK
A prominent national charity which supports and works alongside a network of over 170 local Age UK branches, creating a far-reaching presence across England. The wider Age UK family also includes Age Scotland, Age Cymru, and Age NI.
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk
Email: contact@ageuk.org.uk
Secured by Design
An official police-led security initiative dedicated to preventing crime in homes and commercial properties. It promotes the use of accredited security standards across a wide range of products, including locks, doors, and windows.
Website: www.securedbydesign.com
Phone: 0203 8623 999
