A key breaking off inside a lock feels like a disaster, but it's a routine fix for a professional. Our broken key extraction service removes the snapped fragment with specialized extractors — no drilling, no damage to the cylinder in the vast majority of cases.
Keys usually break because they're worn, the lock is dry or misaligned, or too much force was used on a sticking lock. After extraction, we inspect the lock, lubricate it, and cut you a fresh key decoded from the original cuts — not traced from the broken pieces.
Don't try to dig the fragment out with tweezers or glue. Improvised tools push the fragment deeper and can destroy the pin chambers, turning a simple extraction into a full lock replacement.
We bring broken key extraction to every neighborhood we serve. Local guides:
In the great majority of cases, yes. The cylinder is only damaged if someone already tried to force the fragment out with the wrong tools.
Usually a combination of a worn key and a dry or misaligned lock. We'll identify the cause and fix it so the replacement key lasts.
We strongly advise against it. Household tools push fragments deeper and score the pin chambers. Call us first and the fix stays simple.
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