In the trade, we do not break into cars or houses or safes. We open them up. They were locked and now they are open. Ideally we do no damage but as the locks get better some damage is required to happen. As a professional, you limit that to parts which are available and can be replaced readily. (This can vary from $20 for some simple storefront cylinder to over a thousand for a sophisticated safe lock. It is very relative.) Of course, the time to pick a lock or the time to drill or bypass some other way is all billable. You try to limit the clients bill and so parts cost has to be balanced against time on the job.
The criminals who do break in, break anything to get in. Windows, frames, handles, hinges. They are not gonna repair it. Then I get the 2 am phone calls. For them, speed to get in and out is paramount. Damage is unimportant.
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Laux Myth ... Thoughts From a Locksmith
By MartinB, Found @ http://lauxmyth.blogspot.com/
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