Break-in repairs, with an itemised invoice for your insurer
We make the door lockable again, repair or replace what was damaged, and give you an invoice your insurer can read line by line.
After a break-in, call WA Police first: 000 if someone may still be there, or 131 444 to report it once they’ve gone. Then call us. We secure and repair doors and locks across Perth, Western Australia, rekey if keys were taken, and give you an itemised invoice with each part and the labour listed separately. We agree the price before we start.
- First
- Police: 000 if it’s happening, 131 444 after
- Invoice
- Each part and the labour on separate lines
- Keys
- Rekeyed so taken keys stop working
- Hours
- 24 hour emergency service
From forced door to finished claim
Lockable before we leave
A door that won’t lock gets made secure before we go.
Repair or replace
Damaged locks, strike plates and deadbolts fixed, or swapped for new.
Keys taken?
We rekey the locks you keep so the missing keys no longer work.
Itemised invoice
Parts and labour on separate lines, ready to send to your insurer.
Making the insurance claim easier
Police first, then us
The WA Government’s police page says to call 000 if a serious crime is in progress, and 131 444 to report a crime that has already happened (WA Government). Write down the reference number you’re given and keep it with your claim papers.
What our invoice shows
Every part we fit gets its own line, the labour is listed separately, and GST is shown, so your insurer can see exactly what was replaced and what it cost. It also shows the job address, the brand and model of each lock, and a short note of the damage, and we email it to you the same day.
Photos before repairs
Moneysmart suggests keeping photos and receipts as a record for a future claim (Moneysmart). Take pictures of the door, the frame and the lock before we start. Our guide to a damaged lock after a break-in covers what to photograph and what usually gets damaged.
If keys were taken
If a bag or a set of keys went missing, the locks you keep should be rekeyed so those keys stop working. It costs less than new locks. See lock rekeying.
Paying and claiming
You pay us on the day and claim the cost back from your insurer. We don’t bill insurers directly.
Magnus Aller runs Amco and is WA Police-licensed (licence 30629). For lock problems that aren’t from a break-in, see repairs and installation.
What customers say
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“I highly recommend Magnus from Amco Locksmiths. He was very quick to respond to my enquiry and was able to see me the next day. He showed up on time, had great communication and was very professional and friendly throughout the process.”
Read on Google →“I recently moved to a new house and wanted to change the locks for security. Magnus arrived on time and worked efficiently to do just that, also cutting more windows keys and rekeying the garage remote. He even oiled the squeaky garage door at no cost! I would use Amco again in a heartbeat.”
Read on Google →“Great communication advising when he would arrive. Quick, friendly service and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Read on Google →“Very friendly and replies fast! Definitely recommend!!”
Read on Google →“I needed an emergency locksmith today (Friday) and Magnus from Amco came to the rescue. Absolutely pleasant man very friendly and curteous. Explained everything including cost upfront. Completed the job professionally. Will definitely recommend Amco Locksmiths and Magnus anytime.”
Read on Google →Straight answers
Can you give me an itemised invoice for my insurance claim?
Yes. Each part and the labour are listed on separate lines, with GST shown, so your insurer can see exactly what was done.
Should I call the police or a locksmith first?
The police. Call 000 if someone may still be inside, or 131 444 once they’ve gone. Then ring us on 08 9444 2089 to make the place secure.
Can you come out at night after a break-in?
Yes, we run a 24 hour emergency service. Ring and we’ll tell you straight when we can get there. After-hours work costs more, and we agree the price before we start.
Do I need new locks, or can you rekey?
If the lock still works and only the keys are a worry, a rekey is enough. If the lock or strike was damaged, we repair or replace that part and key it to the rest of the house where we can.