Fall River, MA
Broken Key Extraction
Out of the Lock, Lock Still Works.
A key snapped off inside your door lock. The broken piece is removed with dedicated extraction tools, a new key is cut, and the lock keeps working.
Broken key extraction in Fall River, MA
Broken key extraction removes a snapped key from a lock cylinder with thin extraction tools, usually without damaging the lock. A new key is then cut so the lock keeps working. In Fall River, MA, extraction is an estimated $75–$175. The price range is quoted first and availability is confirmed before dispatch.
01 /Right now
Key broke off in the lock? Do this first
What you do in the next few minutes decides whether the lock can be saved.
02 /How it works
How is a broken key removed from a lock?
The method depends on where the key snapped and whether the lock is in the locked or unlocked position.
Extraction tools
Thin hooked or serrated tools slide along the key blade, catch its cuts and draw the fragment out. Most extractions end here.
Removing the cylinder
If the fragment will not move, the cylinder is taken out of the door so the key can be pushed out from the back or the plug is opened on a bench.
A new key, cut on site
The new key is cut from the broken halves, from the lock itself, or from a key code, so you are not left with one fragile copy.
Fixing the cause
Keys usually break because the lock is stiff or the key is worn. The lock is checked and serviced or repaired if it caused the break.
03 /The process
What happens on a broken key call
Call With a Photo
Tell us which door, where the key snapped and whether the door is locked. A photo of the keyway helps most.
Price & Availability Confirmed
You hear the estimated range for extraction and a new key. Availability is confirmed before dispatch.
Extract & Cut
The fragment is removed, the lock is checked, and a new key is cut and tested in the lock.
Test, Pay
You try the new key yourself. Any lock repair is priced and approved before it is done.
04 /Pricing
How much does broken key extraction cost?
Estimated Massachusetts ranges. What moves the price: whether the cylinder has to come out, whether a new key or a lock repair is needed, and the time of day.
| Service | Typical job | Estimated price range |
|---|---|---|
| Broken key extraction | Remove snapped key, cut new | $75–$175Estimated range |
| Standard service call | Trip and first diagnosis | $50–$100Estimated range |
| Lock replacement | Remove and fit new lock | $100–$300Estimated range |
These are estimated market ranges, not confirmed 508locksmith prices. Actual costs depend on location, service complexity, labor, materials, and emergency availability. Final quotes must be confirmed by the service provider. Last updated: November 2026.
05 /Why keys break
Why do keys snap off in locks?
A key rarely breaks for no reason. Fixing the cause stops it happening again.
| Cause | What to do about it |
|---|---|
| Worn or cracked key | Replace keys that are bent, thin or cracked near the head. Cut new keys from a good original or a code, not from a worn copy. |
| Stiff or dirty lock | Service the cylinder with a dry lock lubricant such as graphite. Avoid oily sprays that collect grit. |
| Door out of line | If you have to push or pull the door to turn the key, the bolt is binding. Adjust the strike or door. |
| Using the key as a handle | Do not pull a sticking door shut by the key. Use the knob or handle. |
| Cheap duplicate | Poorly cut copies bind in the pins. Get a properly cut replacement. |
A worn lock that breaks keys repeatedly may be cheaper to replace: an estimated $100–$300. Door lock repair.
06 /Fall River & the South Coast
Broken keys in older Fall River locks
Older Fall River homes and multi-families often have locks that have been in service for decades, with keys copied from copies. Worn pins and worn keys are the most common reason a key snaps in a front or back door here.
Exterior locks also stiffen in the cold and in salty air near the water. If a key has started to drag or stick, servicing the cylinder now costs less than an extraction later.
Broken a car key in the door or ignition instead? That is an automotive job with different tools. See car key replacement or ignition repair.
Have this ready
07 /FAQ
Broken Key Extraction questions
Call (508) 816-1101 during service hours (Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sunday by appointment).
Request service
Request broken key extraction
Locked out because of a broken key? Calling is fastest during service hours. Otherwise, send the details and a photo.
Request service
Takes about a minute. Fields marked * are required.
Request received
Thank you — we’ll call you back to confirm availability and your appointment.
Locked out right now? Call (508) 816-1101.
Next step
Key broken in your lock?
Call or request service online. You hear the price range first, availability is confirmed before dispatch, and nothing starts until you approve it.
Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sunday by appointment(508) 816-1101
Up-front pricing · Your approval before work begins · Online requests accepted any time