Break-In Repair Services (Residential & Commercial)
After a forced entry, your priority is to secure the opening fast and restore normal operation. GOAT Locksmith and Doors provides rapid break-in repair across Toronto & the GTA—board-up if needed, door and frame repair, lock replacement/rekey, and hardware upgrades so it’s harder to happen again.
What We Do Right Away
- Make-safe & secure: temporary repair, board-up for glass, safe egress maintained
- Door & frame repair: jamb reinforcement, strike/lock area rebuild, hinge side fixes
- Lock replacement & rekey: new deadbolts/cylinders; rekey all affected doors
- Closer & alignment: proper sweep/latch timing and strike alignment for clean latching
- Storefront aluminum/glass: rails, pivots, continuous hinge, Adams-Rite style locks
Common Damage We See
Splintered wood jambs, bent steel frames, pried strikes, kicked-in deadbolt pockets, broken glass, and forced panic devices. We repair the structure, not just the surface, so locks seat fully and doors close smoothly.
Our Break-In Repair Process
1) Assess & Secure
We stabilize the opening, protect people and property, and document the damage for you.
2) Structural Repair
Rebuild or reinforce jambs, reset/replace strikes, and address hinge/pivot wear or frame shift.
3) Hardware Restore
Install new deadbolts/cylinders, set door closers, and ensure quiet closing and positive latching.
4) Upgrade Options
Consider high-security locks or master key control after an incident.
Residential vs. Commercial — Typical Fixes
| Scenario | Typical Repair | Recommended Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Home entry kicked in | Wood jamb rebuild, deep screws into framing, strike alignment | Reinforced strike, high-security deadbolt |
| Storefront pry attack | Reset lock/strike, adjust rails, closer tuning, pivot/hinge service | Continuous hinge, reinforced strike, new mortise/deadlatch |
| Broken tempered glass | Board-up and measure, schedule replacement | Glass Replacement |
| Panic bar forced | Device repair/replacement, strike/frame work | Closer calibration, periodic maintenance |
Related Services
Emergency Door Repair • Storefront & Commercial Door Repair • Glass Replacement • Door Hinge Repair • Lock Installation and Repair • High Security Lock Installation • Master Key Lock System
Areas We Serve
Toronto North York Vaughan Concord Richmond Hill Markham Scarborough Etobicoke Mississauga Brampton Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa Woodbridge Maple Thornhill Oakville Burlington Milton Newmarket Whitchurch-Stouffville GTA
Break-In Repair — FAQs
Can you come the same day?
Yes—break-in repairs are treated as urgent. Call 647-699-9987 for current ETA in your area.
Will you work with my insurance?
We can provide written estimates/invoices and basic damage notes for your claim. Ask on the call.
Do you board up broken storefront glass?
Yes. We make-safe and measure for Glass Replacement.
How do you prevent this from happening again?
Reinforced strikes and jambs, closer tuning, continuous hinges on heavy doors, and high-security cylinders with restricted keys.
