Snapped Key In The Lock Kensington
Fast Key Extraction Services In Kensington – No Damage, No Stress
Get a Locksmith if you have a snapped key issue
Your Snapped Key in Lock solution is here! Have you snapped a key in the lock, and you live in Kensington? We’ll be with you in 15 minutes!
It can be worrying because not only is the broken part of the key stuck in the lock, but if you don’t have a spare key, you might be panicking about that too.
If the door is unlocked already when it snapped, then you’re in luck, but if you had already shut and locked the door when it snapped, then you’re facing a doubly difficult situation.
But don’t worry, our emergency locksmith services in South West London have you covered night and day when you’re dealing with a key fragment stuck in the lock, have a broken lock, or have the broken key inside the house, but you’re locked out.
We provide help around the clock, 24/7. Just reach out to our professional locksmith team on our emergency number 07884675945, and a local locksmith will be with you soon to open your door.
Snapped key in lock: the main reasons why your key snapped
When our professional locksmiths attend properties where there is a broken key stuck in the lock, it’s usually one of the following reasons:
Using a key that’s been duplicated or damaged
Keys have serrated edges that are specific to the lock type, so if you aren’t using a top-quality key that’s been copied poorly, or if the key was already broken, then it will snap when you try to use it
Keys have serrated edges that are specific to the lock type, so if you aren’t using a top-quality key that’s been copied poorly, or if the key was already broken, then it will snap when you try to use it
The weather is too hot or cold
Our experienced locksmiths are called out at all times of the year, and it’s common knowledge that extreme temperature changes, such as freezing weather, can affect how a lock and key operate.
Using too much force
If you have tried to pull the key out forcefully or twisted it too aggressively to gain entry, then the metal could have bent the key, and you get a broken key after repeated use
Faulty locks
When you have a faulty door lock, or one you picked up cheaply at the hardware store, then the key breaks because of the low quality, instead of a British Standard lock
Too much lubricant or the wrong lubricant
It’s not so much to do with too much lubricant as it is with the wrong lubricant being used. If you’ve sprayed WD-40 or an oil-based lubricant into the lock, it can gum up the pins and cause the key to snap when turned
Get a broken key removed fast from your lock
There are various methods you can use to remove a key from the lock using a few household items, but if you don’t get a professional locksmith to take care of the problem to get the lock working correctly, you can cause further damage.
Here are a few things you can try:
- Use two paper clips to grab the key and pull it out, or push from the other side
- Take a bobby pin and manoeuvre the broken key in the lock cylinder to get it out
- Carefully slide a jigsaw blade down the side of the key, and the jigsaw blade can grab it
- If you have a key protruding, you can grab the key more easily with needle-nose pliers
- Paper clips can be bent and passed into the lock to release the pins and extract the key
- Spray a dry lubricant, silicone-based lubricant or graphite powder into the lock to remove it
There are lots of other methods to remove a key stuck inside the lock, including using a toothpick with super glue on the end, but we strongly advise against this.
Rest assured that we are fully insured locksmiths in Kensington, and we can use the best methods possible to remove a broken key, using tried and tested non-destructive methods.
If after several attempts you can’t remove the key, to prevent the issue from becoming worse and more expensive, call the professionals on 07884675945.
Don’t use household items, as our broken key extractor can help
The full range of methods outlined above can cause further damage to your door or door lock, and still might not be able to remove a broken key effectively.
Depending on the lock type, you could add excess residue from glues and sprays, which makes our job much harder when we arrive.
We have special key extractor tools on hand, which are designed to get the key out of the lock safely.
Our team of professional locksmiths get a broken key out using the best methods with high-quality broken key extractor tools that leave your door lock intact.
Our techniques are non-destructive, unlike home remedies like sticking needle-nose pliers into the lock for broken key extraction.
If it’s a new lock, you don’t want to do any more damage to it, as we can most likely salvage the door lock with our broken key extractor equipment, and if we can’t, we’ll install a brand new replacement cylinder. We can be there in as little as 30 minutes to get the broken key out.
Open A Locked Door
Whenever you need help to open a locked door, you know you can count on Kensington Locksmith London. If you have issues with a lock and need to open the locking mechanism of a door without a key, Kensington Locksmith London will help you unlock a door lock fast.
Get expert help when you need to unlock the door in minutes. There are several methods when it comes to door opening and our professional locksmith team is prepared to assist you with all. Get emergency South West London assistance with your door locks and have your door open without a key anytime you need assistance. We are ready to help with exterior or interior doors and locks issues. Get in touch and ask for our local locksmith and London locksmith services anytime. We can provide unlock services with professional London locksmiths in minutes!
We’re here to restore home security after break-ins
If you’ve been the victim of a break-in where the burglars have tried to manipulate the lock, after you try to use your key again, it might break.
This is because they have attempted to snap, drill, pick or bump the lock, and it has damaged internal components like pins and levers.
When these don’t work correctly, they can grab the key and lock in place, so when you try to remove it with force, either the pins or the key can snap in the lock.
Whatever the issue, we aim to restore your lock to perfect working order after a break-in.
We can replace the lock entirely or take it apart and see what the actual cause is, and try to repair it.
Rest assured, if your key has broken after a burglary, we’ll get your property secure again with a high security lock in no time at all to give you complete confidence in the security of your home or business.
Types of door lock we can perform broken key removal on
Keys can break on all types of doors, and our broken key extraction services are requested on a wide variety of locks, including:
Euro cylinder
Popular on composite and uPVC doors, these locks can be replaced easily without having to take out the whole lock mechanism from the handle
Mortice locks
One of the most secure locks, the 5-lever mortice has multiple levers and pins which can seize up and prevent the key from turning, or even break it if too much force is applied
Night latches
With a key on the inside and a thumb turn on the outside, a night latch that deadlocks can be troublesome to get into when the key has snapped on the outside
Garage and shutter locks
As we serve both residential and business customers, you can be confident that when you call us, we can handle any kind of lock, including garages, roller shutters, gates, and barred doors
Smart locks
Many smart locks operate remotely or with wireless capabilities, but some also use a key too, and if this breaks, then the lock and the digital mechanism have to be reconfigured
Whatever issues you are facing, get in touch with Kensington Locksmith London today by phone on 07884675945, and we will be there in around 30 minutes to resolve all issues with your snapped key in the lock.
Call the professionals for broken key extraction
When you need broken key removal in Kensington, our key extraction service is second to none.
Our locksmith will remove a broken key safely and effectively, slowly pulling it out, whether it’s your front door, back door, patio door, internal door, or window lock.
We are experts at removing broken keys, and we provide a full quote upfront over the phone so you benefit from full transparency from start to finish – no hidden fees.
All of our work is guaranteed, and the high-quality parts also have their own warranties.
When we’ve removed the snapped key, we’ll lubricate the lock and service it fully, or offer an upgrade if it is an issue that keeps happening.
Don’t try and remove a snapped key yourself and use our broken key extraction service; call our emergency locksmith services in Kensington on 07884675945 or visit our website, and we can perform the best stuck key extraction in the area at short notice. Get in touch day and night, we’ll be there in 15 – 30 minutes!