Often, you need a locksmith Dublin based after locking yourself out. It’s embarrassing, but easily done. Unfortunately, locksmiths are also usually required after a burglary. So how do you tackle the situation if you come home and find your house has been entered by an intruder, and what can a locksmith do?

First, call 112 to report the incident, unless you suspect the intruder is still on the premises. If so, then retreat to a safe place and call 999. Next, do your best not to touch or move anything, as the police will want to look for evidence that might identify the culprit, like fingerprints. When the police arrive, they’ll take a statement from you and issue you with a crime number. You’ll need this for any insurance claim. Finally, call a locksmith.  It’s estimated that once a house has been burgled, it’s statistically more likely to be invaded again.

So it’s important to ask your locksmith to change door locks if you suspect the burglar may have had access to the keys. A good locksmith Dublin based will also be able to repair damaged window locks, supply burglar-proof safes and even help with CCTV and alarm systems too.