Snapped Key in Lock in Sunderland
This page is for a key that has already broken, with part of it left inside the lock. What matters first is whether the door is open or locked shut. If it is open, it can usually be secured with its other locks or kept closed until the broken piece is removed; if it is locked shut with the piece inside, it is a lockout.
Keep the broken half of the key, and do not push anything into the lock to try to hook the piece out; that usually drives it further in and can damage the pins. A photo of the keyhole on WhatsApp shows how much of the key is left and whether it can be drawn out. Often the piece is removed and the lock kept, as on the South Hylton job below; the cylinder is replaced only if it is damaged or worn.
We cover the whole Sunderland area for this service, including Ashbrooke, Ayres Quay, Barnes, Castletown, Cleadon, Downhill, Doxford Park, East Herrington, Farringdon, Ford Estate, Fulwell, Fulwell Mill, Grangetown, Hendon, Herrington, High Barnes, Hylton Castle, Middle Herrington, Millfield, Monkwearmouth, Pallion, Redhouse, Roker, Ryhope, Ryhope Doxford, Ryhope Village, Seaburn, Seaburn Dene, Silksworth, South Hylton, Southwick, Thorney Close, Town End Farm and Tunstall.
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Snapped Key Removal Sunderland
A key can snap due to wear, a stiff lock, a misaligned door or force being applied when the mechanism is already under strain.
Common Causes of Snapped Keys
- Worn keys
- Stiff cylinders
- Misaligned uPVC doors
- Faulty multipoint mechanisms
- Forcing a key when the lock is jammed
- Old or damaged cylinders
Will the Lock Need Replacing?
Not always. If the cylinder is still in good condition, the broken key can often be removed and the lock kept. If the cylinder is damaged, worn or unreliable, replacing it is usually the safer option.
A Recent Sunderland Snapped Key Job
In South Hylton, a customer had snapped their only key in the lock. The broken piece was removed without snapping the lock out, and the lock was then replaced.
See the South Hylton snapped key job
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Local Locksmith Coverage Around Sunderland
DW Locksmiths covers Sunderland and nearby areas for emergency locksmith work, lock repairs, uPVC door lock repairs, gearbox faults, window repairs, burglary repairs and garage door lock problems.
Our coverage includes Roker, Fulwell, Seaburn, Hendon, Ryhope, Southwick, Pallion, Millfield, Barnes, Ashbrooke, Silksworth, Tunstall, Thorney Close and Doxford Park.
Please note: We do not offer auto locksmith services and we do not cut keys.