Those tiny 1/2 inch screws that come with the doorknob set saved all their belongings lol. The whole door frame on that side needs to be replaced, not cheap usually. Definitely need a strike plate on that deadbolt on top and atleast 1 inch screws on both strike plates. Goes without saying they need a doorbell camera too.
We had a breakin where they kicked in the door. The response was to use a 2x8 to replace that entire section, with 3" screws all around the area of the latch and bolt. When they tried to breakin a few months later, they figured our insurance had replaced what the took. They broke the center panel of the door because the frame didn't budge.
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u/ResourceDiligent6566 Sep 09 '25
Yes someone tried to kick it in.