Break-In Damage Lock Repair: reading the quote

Tell your landlord or property manager as soon as the police have been called; provincial tenancy law makes the landlord responsible for repairs to the unit, and most will arrange the locksmith. A tenant may not change locks without the landlord's agreement, and a landlord who changes them must give the tenant keys, so the visit is coordinated between you. If you arrange securing yourself in an emergency, keep the receipt and the record of what was done for both sides.

Door and frame material

A wood jamb over a stud takes standard reinforcement. Steel frames, jambs on masonry, fibreglass doors and aluminum storefront stiles each need their own fasteners and methods, which changes both labour and parts.

Securing now versus repairing fully

Some households want the door locked tonight and the permanent repair booked later; others want both done at once. The quote separates the two so you can choose either order without surprises.

Distance to the property

Travel is part of every emergency call, and a property well outside the usual service area involves more driving time, which appears in the quote.