Snapped your key in the lock? Don’t panic — and don’t force it. A broken key can almost always be removed without damaging your lock, as long as it’s done properly. At JCarter Locksmiths we extract snapped keys quickly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, cut you a fresh key, and get you back through your door.
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When a key snaps, the natural reaction is to try and force it — but that’s exactly what turns a quick fix into an expensive one:
Stay calm. If the lock isn’t forced, the fix is usually simple.
Sometimes — but only if part of the broken key is still sticking out of the lock. If a section is visible and you have the right tools to hand, you can try:
If the key snapped flush with the lock, or nothing grips on the first try, it’s time to call a professional. Repeated attempts are the most common way people turn a £-key-extraction into a full lock replacement.
Keys rarely snap out of nowhere. Usually there’s a reason — and it often points to a lock that needs attention:
This matters: if your lock was stiff before the key snapped, simply extracting the key won’t fix the underlying problem — and the next key may snap too. We’ll check the lock while we’re there and let you know if it needs servicing or replacing, so it doesn’t happen again.
We cover any BH postcode — Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne, Broadstone, Boscombe, Southbourne, Westbourne and beyond.
In most cases, yes. If the lock hasn’t been forced or damaged, we can extract the broken key and the lock will work fine with a new key.
It’s usually a straightforward job. We’ll give you a clear, upfront price with no call-out fee before we start.
We offer 24/7 emergency cover across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and aim to reach you as fast as possible. Call us and we’ll give you a realistic time.
Yes. A stiff lock is the most common reason keys snap. We can service, repair or replace the lock so it doesn’t happen again.
