Did your key snap off and leave you stuck outside, or maybe the door lock just won’t turn anymore?
Our broken key solution runs 24/7 across Wandsworth and South West London. You’ll get quick, tidy key extraction and, if needed, lock repair or replacement and we’ll send out a local professional locksmith who knows the area.
We work daily with uPVC, mortice and night-latch locks, using dedicated broken key extractor tools and advanced methods to remove a broken key without damaging your lock cylinder.
In most cases, a broken key can be sorted out in just one visit, no drama, no waiting around, better for you.
Need help right now? Give us a call on 07824 822141 and you’ll speak straight to a local locksmith, not a call centre. No faff. We’ll tell you how soon we can get there.
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When one of our locksmiths turns up, the first thing they do is have a proper look at the lock mechanism and how the door sits in the frame.
They’ll decide the best way to deal with it right there, maybe a fine hook, maybe a broken-key extractor, whatever gives them the cleanest shot at getting the key fragment out safely.
We always try the gentle way first. Non-destructive, no drama.
If the lock’s seized or the key’s snapped deep inside, we’ll talk you through the plan before doing anything.
Drilling? Only if we’ve tried everything else and it’s still not budging. Half the time, the fix is simple, a quick lock-cylinder swap, a spare cut there and then, maybe a quick test to be sure it turns clean.
Whatever it takes, we leave you with a door that shuts right and a lock that feels brand-new in your hand.
Middle of the night? Same approach. Same care. Just faster to get you back inside.
We use a precision broken key extractor tool or fine needle nose pliers to remove a snapped key carefully from the lock cylinder. This method allows us to remove a broken key quickly without harming the door lock.
In most cases, we get the broken key out within a few minutes and the lock mechanism works just like before.
When a key fragment sits deeper inside the lock cylinder, we’ll switch tools — maybe a finer key extractor, maybe a quick disassembly, whatever keeps the process clean and safe.
Keys don’t always break for dramatic reasons.
Sometimes the handle’s been stiff for weeks, the door sits a bit off, and then one morning you give it that extra twist, snap and half the key’s in your hand. Happens more often than people think.
Our job’s pretty straightforward: get the broken key out, sort the reason it jammed, and stop it from doing the same again.
We deal with this stuff constantly. Every locksmith keeps a van full of key extractor tools, spare parts, and those tiny screws no one notices until a door lock decides to play up.
We don’t just extract broken keys, we find why they broke and prevent a repeat.
Pricing depends on the time of day, lock type, and difficulty of the actual removal process. Daytime broken key removal is usually cheaper than an overnight emergency or jobs involving damaged gearboxes.
Our policy is simple: transparent pricing only.
We provide an estimate before starting and confirm any change if new parts are required. Where insurers require BS 3621 hardware on wooden doors, we install compliant locks immediately.
We’re proper local locksmiths, not some call centre reading from a script miles away.
Based right here in SW18, we’re usually at your door within about half an hour, quicker if the roads are behaving.
Every van’s loaded to the brim with key extractors, lock picks, pliers, spare door locks, the lot. Nine times out of ten, we’ve got what we need to finish the job there and then.
You’ll get:
Speed when you need it, attention to detail when it matters most.
Although broken keys are a common call-out, we offer a complete range of lock services to restore and protect your home.
After removing broken keys, we check the fitting and mechanism. If repair is not possible, we install a new lock repair in Wandsworth or replacement door lock with new keys cut on site.
Anti-snap cylinders, reinforcement plates and high-security hardware fitted to modern standards.
We stabilise damaged doors and frames, replace locks, and secure your property immediately after an incident.
Available day and night for lost keys, faulty locks, and jammed doors.
We’re a local locksmith right here in Wandsworth, covering the nearby spots too, Clapham, Battersea, Putney, Balham, Earlsfield, Tooting… you get the idea.
We know the shortcuts, the traffic quirks, even where parking’s a nightmare. So when we give you an ETA, it’s usually bang on.
A professional locksmith can safely pull a broken key out using specialist key extractor tools, it’s pretty clean work, really. The lock mechanism stays untouched, and you’re good to use the door again straight after.
No. Our priority is always the non-destructive way. We only drill when no safe alternative exists.
So its a case by case scenario.
If a bit of the key’s still showing, we’ll hook it out with needle-nose pliers, steady hands, bit of patience, job done. if it snapped further down, we would then have to go in for broken key extractor tool to get the job done.
Most broken key extractions are done in under 30 minutes. Great right? If the fragment is deep or the lock mechanism is seized (e.g a stuck uPVC gearbox), the job could possibly take longer, we’ll give you a realistic ETA as soon as we fully know the situation.
Yes, sure, what we do is cut a new key on site after the replacement.
If the key broke in the lock, no problem. We would just advise not to force the lock or especially try sticking anything in the lock. Best bet is to call a professional who can help out.
If part of the broken key is visible, you can try gently pulling it out with needle-nose pliers but we would always recommend a professional as this would be the safest and easiest route.
When you give us a call, tell us your postcode and what kind of door you have, so if its wood, uPVC or even metal. Most importantly, tell us the issue and then we can better asses the problem and solution.
Also if theres any pets or kids and if its a safety issue then we can bump up the priority.
Every call-out ends with a working lock and clear guidance on use and prevention.
All parts meet British Standards and are covered by guarantee.
If something isn’t as expected, we’ll come back and fix it. Our aim is to leave with you the customer being happy and safe.
Whether your key broke tonight or you just noticed a broken key inside the lock, call our emergency locksmith Wandsworth team or fill out our contact form.
We’ll arrive quickly with the right tools, key extractors, needle nose pliers, and replacement door locks – to get you back inside fast.