Residential Broken Key Extraction Service

About this service

A key that snaps inside your door lock or deadbolt leaves you unable to lock or unlock the door — and attempting to remove it with pliers or tweezers often pushes the fragment deeper into the cylinder. Alpha Locks and Safe provides residential broken key extraction in Westchester County, using professional tools designed to retrieve the broken piece without damaging the lock.

Keys break for several reasons: long-term metal fatigue, cold weather making the blade brittle, forcing a misaligned key, or using a worn copy that no longer fits properly. Our technicians use specialized extraction tools — spiral extractors and hooked picks — to grip and remove the broken fragment from the cylinder. The process preserves the lock so it can continue to function normally in most cases.

After extraction, we inspect the cylinder for internal damage and test it with a working key. If the lock is undamaged, you're good to go. If the break caused internal wear or if you don't have a spare key, we can cut a new one on-site or recommend a lock replacement if the cylinder's condition warrants it. The entire service is quoted upfront with no hidden fees.

What's included

• Key extraction from deadbolts/knobs
• Lock inspection after extraction
• Replacement key cutting when needed
• Recommendations if the lock is worn

Why customers choose us

• Fast dispatch and honest time estimates
• Upfront pricing before any work begins
• Professional tools and careful work
• Help across Westchester County and nearby areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you extract a broken key from my front door lock?

Yes. We use professional extraction tools to remove broken key fragments from deadbolts, knob locks, and lever locks without damaging the cylinder. The process typically takes 10–20 minutes.

Will I need a new lock after extraction?

Usually no. In most cases the lock works perfectly after the broken piece is removed. If the lock was damaged before the key broke, we'll recommend repair or replacement.

Can you make a new key after extracting the broken one?

Yes. We cut a new key on the spot using the extracted pieces as a reference or by decoding the lock. You'll have a working key before we leave.

Do you extract broken keys from mailbox locks and padlocks too?

Yes. We handle broken key extraction from front doors, deadbolts, mailbox locks, padlocks, and interior doors throughout Westchester County.

How much does residential broken key extraction cost?

Residential broken key extraction starts at $229. If a new key needs to be cut, that's included in the service. We provide an upfront price before starting.

Need Residential Broken Key Extraction Service today?

Call +1 (929) 367-6689 for immediate help or request service online.