Snapped Key in Lock in Peterlee
Half a key left in the lock is not a reason to drill it out. In Peterlee, Easington Colliery or Blackhall Colliery we extract the broken piece first and only change the lock if it is the reason the key broke.
Where a lock does need replacing, the new one can be chosen for the door: our Easington job replaced a thumbturn with a key-operated lock because a young child could open it (read the job). If you are locked out, see emergency locksmith in Peterlee.
We cover the whole Peterlee area for this service, including Castle Eden, Haswell, Horden and Shotton Colliery.
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Gearboxes, mechanisms, handles and cylinders.
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Why Keys Snap in a Lock
Keys almost always snap at their weakest point, near the shoulder where the metal is thinnest. This is more likely with an older or worn key, or when extra force has been used to turn a lock that was already stiff or partly seized — the key gives way before the lock does.
Removing the broken piece is usually possible with the right extraction tools without needing to drill the lock out. Once it is out, it is worth checking why the lock was stiff enough to snap the key in the first place, so the same thing does not happen again with the next key.
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Local Locksmith Coverage Around Peterlee
DW Locksmiths covers Peterlee and nearby towns, villages and residential areas for locksmith work, lock repairs, anti-snap lock upgrades, gearbox replacements and uPVC door problems.
If you are just outside Peterlee, call or WhatsApp for a quick yes/no on availability.
Please note: We do not offer auto locksmith services and we do not cut keys.