Broken Key Removal
Snapped keys removed from euro cylinders, mortice locks and padlocks, usually without needing a new lock.
- Locksmith from £39
- Locks from £25
- Open Any Door
- 15-30 Min Response
4.8/5 (1,375 reviews) · Est. 2012 · DBS checked · Fully insured · No call-out fee
Snapped keys removed from euro cylinders, mortice locks and padlocks, usually without needing a new lock. From £39 call-out and labour, locks from £25, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across all 110 UK postcode areas we cover.
These are the exact lines customers see in our adverts, because they hold true on every job:
- Service On Spot In 25 Minutes
- Locksmith Services from £39
- Locks from £25
What's Included in Broken Key Removal
A closer look at what our broken key removal covers, UK-wide.
Euro cylinder key extraction
The most common broken-key job — a snapped key removed from a uPVC or composite door cylinder.
Mortice and padlock extraction
Broken keys removed from traditional mortice locks and padlocks too.
Lock condition check
A quick check of whether the cylinder is still sound after extraction.
Replacement key cutting
A new key cut once the lock is confirmed to be working properly.
Same-visit resolution
Most broken-key jobs are resolved in a single call-out.
Real Jobs — Broken Key Removal
No stock photography — these are real photos from real UK call-outs.
Real Job
Euro cylinder lock ready for fitting during a call-out.
Real Job
TSS multi-point mechanism fitted on a timber door edge — real job, no stock photography.
Real Job
Mortice lock repair completed on a timber front door.
Why Choose Us
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15-30 Minute Response
Locksmiths based across all 110 UK postcode areas we cover, so help is rarely far away, day or night.
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Transparent Pricing
From £39 call-out and labour, locks from £25. You'll know the price before we start.
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12-Month Guarantee
All parts and labour are covered for twelve months as standard.
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Fully Qualified & DBS Checked
Every locksmith we send is background-checked, trained and fully insured.
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4.8/5 Rating (1,375+ reviews)
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from over 1,375 verified customer reviews.
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No Call-Out Fee
You never pay just for us turning up. You only pay for the work you need.
Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Charges
Straightforward, UK-wide pricing for broken key removal. Your locksmith always confirms the total before starting work.
| Service | Price |
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| Locked Out / Gain Entry | £39 – £250+ |
| Lock Repair | £39 – £249+ |
| uPVC Lock Repair | £69 – £249+ |
| uPVC Door Lock Adjustment | £79 – £229+ |
| Lock Change — Supply & Fit | £39 – £475+ |
| Standard Deadbolt & Cylinders | £29 – £299+ |
| British Standard Deadbolt & Cylinders | £109 – £350+ |
| Gearbox Mechanism / Full Multi-point | £89 – £375+ |
| Car Lockout | £99 – £220+ |
| Assessment / Cancellation Fee | £49 |
No hidden charges — price confirmed before work starts.
Important: All prices are starting rates. Final price confirmed by phone before any work, and on-site after assessment if applicable.
Broken Key Removal FAQs
My key has snapped in the lock — what should I do?
Don't try to force the remaining piece further into the lock or turn it — that can make extraction harder. Call us and in most cases the broken piece can be removed the same visit without needing to force anything.
Will I need a new lock after a key is extracted?
Often not — the cylinder is frequently fine once the broken piece is out, and we'll simply cut a replacement key. If the lock feels worn or unreliable, we'll flag that and talk through whether it's worth replacing.
How much does broken key removal cost?
It depends on the job, but most work falls between £39 and £250 (see the pricing table below), with a from £39 call-out for emergency visits. You'll always get a clear price before any work starts.
How fast can someone get to me?
Most call-outs are attended within 15-30 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across all 110 UK postcode areas we cover.
Are your locksmiths qualified and insured?
Yes. Every locksmith we send is DBS checked and fully insured, and all work carries a 12-month guarantee.
Broken Key Removal — What to Expect
A key snapping in the lock is one of the more common calls we get, and it happens for a mix of reasons: a worn or stiff cylinder that needs more force than it should, cold weather making metal more brittle, or simply a key that's been copied one too many times and has grown thin at a weak point.
The instinct when a key snaps is often to try to turn the remaining piece or push it further in to see what happens — it's worth resisting that. Leaving the broken piece where it is and calling gives us the best chance of removing it cleanly using the right extraction tools, rather than the fragment jamming further into the mechanism.
Once the broken piece is out, we'll check the cylinder is turning properly and cut a replacement key on the spot in most cases, so you're not left waiting for a second visit. If the cylinder itself feels worn — stiff, loose, or like it's on its way to failing again — we'll say so and talk through whether a replacement makes more sense than risking a repeat call-out.
Extraction is usually a quick, same-visit job with the price agreed before we start, whatever time of day or night the key happens to snap.
A key that snaps once is sometimes just bad luck, but a lock that claims two or three keys over time is telling you something — usually that the cylinder itself has become too stiff or worn to trust, even after the immediate extraction is sorted. Worth mentioning if it's happened before.
We carry key-cutting equipment on every visit, so in the majority of cases you'll leave with a working replacement key the same day, rather than needing to arrange cutting separately once the lock issue is resolved.
Call 0333 344 6467 any time, day or night, for broken key removal anywhere in the UK.
Available Across All 110 UK Postcode Areas We Cover
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Need Broken Key Removal?
Call 0333 344 6467 now and we'll have someone on the way within 15-30 minutes, day or night, anywhere in the UK.
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