Lock assessment

Call usMessage us on WhatsApp in your language

A lock assessment is the technical examination of a lock to establish what has happened to it: whether it has been forced, with what kind of attack, which parts are damaged and whether the fault comes from normal wear or from tampering.

It is mainly requested after a burglary or an attempted burglary, to go with the police report and the insurance claim, and also when there is doubt about why a lock has failed. The marks on the lock cylinder, the escutcheon or the frame say a lot about how someone tried to get in.

If you suspect your door has been forced, do not touch or clean the lock until it has been checked, and take photos. We produce a locksmith’s report, not a court expert’s report. You will find it under forced lock report.

Related service

Forced lock report

A locksmith’s report on how a lock was forced, with photos and a description of the damage, to go with your police report and insurance claim.

Related terms

Questions that mention it

What is a lock forensic examination?

It is the technical examination of a lock to find out whether it was forced, how and with what. It is used for police reports, insurers or claims; we produce a report with photos. Read the full answer

Should the forced lock be kept?

Yes. Keep the forced cylinder and lock until the police and the insurer say they are not needed: they are the physical evidence of how entry was gained. Read the full answer

Need a locksmith you can trust?

Spanish locksmiths from Torrevieja, born and raised here. You get a fixed quote before we start.

Call usMessage us on WhatsApp in your language
CallWhatsApp