Broken Key Extraction Ottawa
Snapped a key inside a door lock, padlock, or car ignition in Ottawa? Don't try to pull it out yourself — the right tools extract broken keys cleanly without damaging the lock or ignition cylinder.
Why You Shouldn't Try to Remove It Yourself
Using pliers, tweezers, or a pen knife usually pushes the broken piece deeper into the cylinder, making professional extraction significantly harder. It can also score the cylinder walls, requiring replacement instead of just extraction. Call Best K Locksmith first — our extraction tools grip and remove broken key fragments without disturbing the cylinder internals.
How Professional Key Extraction Works
We use hooked picks, spiral extractors, and broken-key extractors to reach into the keyway, engage the key bitting, and draw the fragment out cleanly. For standard residential and commercial locks this typically takes 5–15 minutes. After extraction, we test the lock to confirm it operates normally — in most cases the lock continues working perfectly.
Broken Key in Car Ignition
A broken key in a car ignition requires special care — forcing extraction can damage the ignition cylinder tumblers, turning a $150 extraction job into a $400+ ignition replacement. Our automotive locksmiths carry ignition-specific tools. Post-extraction, we can cut a new key from the broken piece or from your vehicle's VIN. See our ignition repair service.
What If the Lock Is Damaged?
If the broken key caused damage to the cylinder, we can rekey with new tumblers or replace the lock entirely. We assess on-site and quote all options before proceeding.
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