Door damaged after police or fire department entry?

If the police or fire brigade forcibly opened your door, it’s likely that serious damage was caused.

This is permitted by law – their mission is to act quickly and efficiently.

But for you, it means: You need urgent repairs to secure your home again.

Most common damages in such cases:

• Broken outer door panel near the mortise lock

• Damaged lock mechanism

• Destroyed locking cylinder

• Torn or shattered strike plate in the door frame

• Bent or broken door hinges

One or more of these components may have been affected. But don’t worry – we can fix it.

Who pays for the damage?

Depending on the case, costs may be covered by:

• Your household insurance,

• liability insurance,

• or your property manager.

If the police made a mistake, the authorities themselves may reimburse you.

What we offer:

Our locksmith professionals deal with such situations daily. We can either perform an immediate repair on-site or replace the entire door and frame — with modern, secure components.

Don’t worry – just call us:

📞 01520 8082220

We’re available 24/7 and will guide you through what to do next.