Locksmith After a Burglary in Paris: What to Do
Burglary victim in Paris? Urgent steps to secure your home, work with your insurer, and get professional locksmith help fast.
A burglary is traumatic. After the shock, act quickly and in the right order to preserve evidence, protect your insurance rights, and secure your home as fast as possible.
Step 1: Do not touch anything
KEY TAKEAWAY
Burglary victim in Paris? Urgent steps to secure your home, work with your insurer, and get professional locksmith help fast.
Do not enter or touch items if you arrive during or just after a break-in. Traces left by intruders are valuable for investigators.
- ✓If you think someone may still be inside, do not enter — call 112 or 17 from outside.
- ✓Take photos or video of all visible damage before any repairs.
Step 2: Report to the authorities
File a report with the police or gendarmerie within 24 to 48 hours (legally up to 5 working days). Keep the police report receipt — your insurer will require it.
Step 3: Contact your insurer
You have 5 working days to declare the claim. Describe stolen items and damage. Ask whether an expert must visit before permanent repairs.
Most home insurance policies with theft cover include replacement of forced locks, subject to excess and limits.
Step 4: Secure the property urgently
Your home must not stay open. 247 Serrurerie responds 24/7 to:
- ✓Temporarily secure a forced door or window
- ✓Replace a forced cylinder with a high-security model
- ✓Install multipoint locks for immediate reinforcement
- ✓Assess other vulnerable entry points
RNCP-certified team, often on site in under 30 minutes in Paris and nearby suburbs.
Step 5: Upgrade security while you replace
A burglary is the right moment to review overall security:
- ✓A2P-certified high-security cylinder — significantly harder to force
- ✓Multipoint lock — from €220 incl. VAT supply and fit depending on model
- ✓Door reinforcement if the door is badly damaged
Indicative rates after burglary in Paris
Service
Indicative rate
Standard cylinder replacement
From €150 incl. VAT
A2P high-security cylinder
From €220 incl. VAT
Multipoint lock
Free quote
Door reinforcement
Free quote
Emergency temporary securing
From €120 incl. VAT
Detailed quote before every job. Insurance may cover part or all of the cost.
247 Serrurerie is available 24/7 across Paris and Île-de-France with detailed invoices for your insurance file.