Broken key extraction in Paris

A tired key eventually gives way, usually at the worst moment: early in the morning or late at night. In most cases, the piece left in the cylinder can be removed without taking the lock apart or replacing it.

Above all, don't force it

Pushing the piece with another key, a paper clip or a screwdriver drives it deeper and can jam the pins. Glue will ruin the cylinder. If the end sticks out clearly, pull it straight out with fine pliers, without turning. Otherwise, leave it to a professional.

How we remove the fragment

The locksmith slides very thin extractors along the pins to hook the broken piece and pull it out. He then checks that the cylinder works with your spare key and, if it is badly worn, offers a new cylinder with several keys.

What if it was your last key?

For a high-security cylinder, copies are made from the ownership card at an authorized dealer. Without a card or a spare, the simplest option is to replace the cylinder: you get new keys and the certainty that nobody else has a copy.

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A clear, all-inclusive price

The price you are given on the phone includes VAT and labor. It is confirmed in a written quote before any work: if the situation on site turns out to be different from what you described, the locksmith explains why and offers a new quote, which you are free to refuse.

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