Broken Key Extraction in Kempton Park
Keys tend to snap at the least convenient moment: in the front door as you rush out, in the yard padlock at knock-off time, in the security gate with both arms full of shopping. The head comes away in your fingers, the blade stays put, and every attempt to hook it out pushes it deeper. As a mobile locksmith we travel to the door, gate or padlock, draw out what's left inside and then judge whether the lock can carry on.
- 24/7Every day, nights included
- R250Call-out fee
- On sitePrice agreed before work
- EFT · Cash · CardWays to pay
Usual culprits
- A lock that has needed more force every week. See key won't turn or the lock is stiff.
- An old key worn thin, or one that was straightened after being bent.
- A similar-looking key forced into the wrong lock.
- A sagging gate or a dropped door, which makes the key haul the bolt across.
- Rust and grit in padlocks left outdoors on gates, containers and shutters.
First aid for a snapped key
- Leave the fragment alone. Each poke can wedge it tighter.
- Hold on to the piece in your hand; it helps identify the lock and any replacement.
- Skip the superglue trick and the hairpins. Glue can destroy a cylinder that would otherwise be fine.
- A door that was open when the key broke can't be locked until the fragment is removed, so let us know if the property is unsecured.
- If the snapped key has left you outside, our emergency lockout service covers that too.
The extraction
Using purpose-made extractors, the technician draws the blade out with as little harm to the lock as possible. Your remaining keys are then tried in it. A lock that runs smoothly needs nothing more. One that's bent, worn or responsible for the break gets a quote for a repair or a replacement, and you choose. A broken key can't be copied, because we don't do key cutting.
Padlocks, gates and shutters
Locks that live outside break more keys than the ones indoors. At a business, a snapped key in the shutter padlock or a container lock can hold up the morning's deliveries. Security gate lock problems and padlocks for warehouses and yards cover prevention.
Cost
R250 call-out fee. The technician assesses the job on site and gives you the price before any work starts. Nothing is done until you agree. The figure reflects where the key snapped, the lock involved and whether anything else needs doing. EFT, cash or card.
Lock brands we work on
These are the lock and security-gate brands you'll find on most Kempton Park doors and gates, sold by Builders, Cashbuild, Leroy Merlin and locksmith suppliers across Gauteng. If yours isn't listed, send us a photo.
- UnionMortice locksets, cylinders, gate locks
- YaleLocksets, padlocks, smart locks
- TrellidorSecurity-gate locks
- CISACylinders, gate and door locks
- Mul-T-LockHigh-security cylinders, padlocks
- dormakabaCommercial locks and key systems
- ABUSPadlocks
- Master LockPadlocks
Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to describe what we work on. We're not an agent of, or endorsed by, these manufacturers.
Where this service is available
We provide broken-key extraction as part of our mobile locksmith service across Kempton Park. Areas we're often asked about include:
Questions customers ask
Does a broken key mean a new lock?
Most of the time, no. The fragment comes out and the lock keeps working. If it's damaged or was the cause, you get a quote before anything further is done.
I've no other key. What now?
Then a new cylinder or lock is the answer, since we don't make keys from broken pieces.
Is a key broken in my car door handled here?
Car locks go through our car keys and lockouts service. Have the make, model and year ready when you phone.
Request broken-key extraction
Four quick details. We reply by phone or WhatsApp, 24/7. For anything urgent, calling is quickest.