Break-In? Let’s Get Your Home Secure Again — Today.
Damaged locks repaired or replaced, doors re-secured, and every lock rekeyed so stolen keys are useless. Day or night, we come to you.
A break-in is a horrible feeling, and the to-do list that follows is not obvious in the moment. Here is the order that protects you: call the police and get a report number (your insurer will ask for it), photograph the damage before touching anything — the door, the frame, the lock — and then call us to secure the house. We handle the third step completely: repairing or replacing what was broken, rekeying every lock in case keys were taken, and, if you want it, upgrading the weak points the intruder found.
Fix the Damage, Then Fix the Weakness
Most forced entries do not defeat the lock — they defeat the door frame or a builder-grade cylinder. So we do both jobs: repair the immediate damage, then show you what actually failed. That might mean a reinforced strike plate with proper screws, a Grade 1 deadbolt, or a bump- and drill-resistant high-security cylinder like the Medeco hardware we install across Spokane.
If a purse, wallet, or spare key ring went missing in the burglary, rekeying is not optional — whoever has those keys can walk back in. We rekey every affected lock on the spot so stolen keys die immediately.
What we handle after a break-in
One visit covers the repair, the rekey, and the upgrade conversation — you decide how far to take it.
Emergency Lock Repair & Replacement
Broken deadbolts, damaged cylinders, and locks that no longer latch — repaired or replaced so the house locks tonight. After-hours service available.
Door & Frame Repair
Kicked-in doors usually fail at the frame. We repair strike areas and reinforce them so the same kick does not work twice. Door repair details.
Whole-House Rekey
If keys were stolen — or you simply cannot be sure — every lock gets rekeyed to a new key before we leave. Rekey service details.
Security Upgrades
Grade 1 deadbolts, reinforced strikes, and high-security cylinders that resist bumping, picking, and drilling — fitted where it counts.
What to do right now
1. Call the police first. File the report and write down the case number — insurance will want it.
2. Photograph everything. Door, frame, lock, point of entry — before anything is moved or repaired.
3. Call us at (509) 703-6231. We secure the property: repairs, rekey, and honest advice on what failed.
4. Send the receipt to your insurer. Lock and door repairs after a documented break-in are commonly covered by homeowner policies — keep our invoice with the claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to rekey if nothing looks stolen?
We recommend it. After a burglary you cannot be certain a spare key was not pocketed — it is the cheapest part of the visit and it removes the question entirely.
Can you come the same day?
Break-ins go to the front of the line. We run mobile service across Spokane, Spokane Valley, and North Idaho, day or night — call and we will give you a straight answer on timing.
Will insurance pay for this?
Many homeowner and renter policies cover securing the property after a documented break-in — that is why the police report and photos matter. We provide an itemized invoice you can submit with your claim; coverage specifics are between you and your insurer.
The door still closes. Is it really damaged?
Often, yes — a frame can be split behind the weatherstrip and still latch. We check the strike area, hinges, and cylinder as part of the visit, because a door that merely closes is not the same as a door that will resist the next kick.
Secure tonight beats sorry tomorrow.
Repairs, rekeying, and upgrades in one visit — from Spokane’s highest-reviewed locksmith.
River City Locksmith · 59 E Queen Ave, Suite 210, Spokane, WA 99207 · Serving Spokane, Spokane Valley & North Idaho