How it works

How to book broken key extraction

1. Get a price

Tell us about the job. We’ll give you the hourly rate for broken key extraction in your area.

2. Secure your slot

Choose a time & date, then pay a one hour callout charge to secure your slot.

3. Key extracted

We'll send a tried & trusted tradesperson to extract your broken key. You’ll pay for any extra time or materials after the job’s complete.

Why choose Housekeep

Fast & free quote

Tell us about the job – we'll give you the hourly price for broken key extraction in your area

Tried & trusted professionals

We've got a squad of experienced, vetted professionals who can remove keys stuck in door & window locks. Just let us know what you need & we’ll get you booked in

Simple online booking

No long back-and-forth. No hassle with cash and no stress. Just an easy online booking experience

We’re here when you need us

Short notice or advance booking - we’ll book you in at a time that suits you. And we’ll provide an arrival window so you won't need to wait all day

Dedicated support for tradespeople jobs

Speak to our super responsive support team any time you need a hand. We're available 7 days a week

What you get with Housekeep

Broken key extraction service

Broken key extraction

Has your key broken in your door or window lock?

Our experienced and vetted professionals can be booked to remove broken or snapped keys from any kind of lock, including:

  • Door locks
  • Window locks
  • Garage door locks
  • Any other lock

Frequently asked questions

You pay a minimum one hour callout charge for broken key extraction jobs.

If it takes more than one hour to remove your broken key, you’ll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments (plus the cost of any materials). 

If you need a new lock, your tradesperson will source one locally and tell you the estimated cost. With your approval, they'll buy it and add the cost to your bill. Or you can supply your own replacement lock if you prefer.

There's no hassle with cash - we accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards. 

Yes - all of our tradespeople are fully insured.

We've got great customer service, and our responsive support team are at hand to help if any issues come up during your booking.

We usually have tradespeople available with 1 day's notice. Just choose a date and time that works for you when you book in.

We're not currently able to offer emergency lockout services.

When you book your job, let us know your address. We'll make sure that you're matched with a trusted local professional who's based near you.

If there's anything wrong with the job, let us know within 72 hours and we'll come back. If the problem’s to do with our work, we'll fix it for free. 

Booking broken key extraction with Housekeep

It used to be tricky to find a trusted tradesperson. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from getting a quote, to securing your slot, to getting your broken key extracted.

We'll match you with an experienced local tradesperson in just a few clicks. They can remove keys that are stuck in window locks, door locks, garage door locks and more. You name it - we'll fix it.

All of our broken key extraction jobs are charged at a simple hourly rate. Just let us know what you need and we’ll give you a price. Choose a date and time that works for you and pay a one hour callout charge to secure your slot. If it takes more than one hour to extract your broken key, you'll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments.

If it's not possible to remove the key, and you need a new lock, your tradesperson can source one locally and tell you the estimated cost. With your approval, they'll buy the lock and add the cost to your bill. Or you can supply your own lock if you prefer.

All of our tradespeople are tried and trusted, with lots of experience extracting broken keys. And we collect reviews and ratings after every job to ensure tradespeople are 5* quality.

Ready to get a quote? Click here to get started.

Tradespeople near you

Fiqiri - Handyman in Central London, East London, North East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London

“Fiqiri is punctual, and has an amazing eye for detail. He is a perfectionist. Not only that, he is extremely polite and accommodating. I would like to thank him once again for all his help.”

Paula, Stratford

Constantin - Plumber in Central London, East London, North East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London

“Constantin has been lovely. His on the spot thinking saved us from opening the ceiling to identify a leak. Quick and efficient. Great communication and follow-up”

Greta, Leytonstone

Jason - Electrician in Central London, East London, North East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London

“Jason was pleasant, knowledgable, police and friendly. I would not hesitate to have him visit my flat again for any trade jobs I may need. His work was of a high standard as well and he was obviously knowledgeable and skilled at what he does.”

Gillian, Barnet

Durai - Handyman in Central London, East London, North East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London

“The handyman Durai arrived with a smile on his face. He very quickly understood the problem with my door handle/lock and had an immediate plan for how to fix it. He did a great job in a very timely manner, and was extremely pleasant to deal with.”

David, Maida Vale

Joao - Gardener in Central London, East London, North East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London

“Joao did a great job of my garden yesterday. Nothing was too much trouble. He was quick, efficient, tidy and a very nice human being.”

C, Finsbury Park

Shai - Gardener in Central London, East London, North East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London

“"Amazing service, super friendly and couldn't be happier with the end result. Definitely recommend for all gardening activities."”

Ellyn, Merton

Other tasks available

Lock change

Lock change in South East London

Lock changes & lock replacements. Plus new lock installation. Available for windows & all types of door lock

Lock repair

Lock repair in South East London

Lock repairs for all door & window locks, including patio doors, front doors & all locks in your home

Handle repair or replacement

Handle repair or replacement in South East London

Repair or replace broken door & window handles, including sliding doors and front doors

Key cutting

Key cutting in South East London

Duplicate all kinds of door and window keys, including chubb keys, yale keys & more

Key safe installation

Key safe installation in South East London

Install a new key safe or lock box outside your home

Home security advice

Home security advice in South East London

Security advice & consultation service for homes

Join our happy customers in South East London

Very nice gentleman. Would use him again. He tidied up after himself. And made sure everything was done properly.
2 months ago
F
Northumberland Heath (DA8)
Christina, London SW114BQ Locksmith did an excellent job in all respects. I would highly recommend this service
3 months ago
C
Clapham South (SW11)
The locksmith arrived within the agreed timeframe and was polite and pleasant. He fitted the key safe in no time at all, but when I asked him to help me programme it , he said he couldn't do that, and left. He did ask if there was anything else I needed, but we only needed help setting up the key safe. We did manage to programme it ourselves in the end, so no harm done, and the Housekeep managers did ring up a couple of hours later to check we were happy with the service, and offered to send someone round to check the setup for us. We would definitely use them again.
5 months ago
K
Becontree (RM8)
Your trades operative was very polite and helpful. He did listen and took the time to explain exactly what I needed to know. He went the extra mile to make sure that he completed the task correctly
8 months ago
Lorna
Mile End (E3)
Your trade operatives were very polite and professional. They did listen and explain every detail of the job carefully. They did listen to my wishes and took the time to make sure that the job was comppleted to my satisfaction
9 months ago
Lorna
Bromley-by-Bow (E3)
Your trades opperatives were extremely professional. There were 2 gentlemen. They assessed the job with detailed information and did explain exactly how my job could be done. They handled my questions with great skill and I am genuinely pleased that they did because I myself was unable of how intricate the job would be but they did get it done in the end
9 months ago
Lorna
Limehouse (E3)
Shocked by the final price and the fact they said they were here for 1 hour. It was actually 10 minutes at most. But they were very polite and friendly. Also gave me 5 spare keys.
9 months ago
K
Chigwell (IG7)
Two gentleman who changed the lock to my front door. Called me before coming. Arrived on time. Very polite. Also got 5 spare keys. Great service. Thank you.
9 months ago
Kimberley
Chigwell (IG7)
My locksmith was very helpful and skilled. He was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He explained evry different part of the process . He did listen and most importantly he did check to make sure the task was completed to my satisfaction and request . He certainly did earn his 5 stars today
1 year ago
L
Three Mills (E3)

Areas we cover in South East London

  • Abbey Wood (DA17, SE2)
  • Avery Hill (SE9)
  • Bellingham (SE6)
  • Blackheath (SE12, SE3)
  • Brockley (SE4)
  • Catford (SE6)
  • Charlton (SE7)
  • Chinbrook (SE12, SE9)
  • Crofton Park (SE23, SE4)
  • Crossness (SE2)
  • Deptford (SE8)
  • Eltham (SE12, SE9)
  • Evelyn (SE8)
  • Falconwood (SE9)
  • Greenwich (SE10)
  • Greenwich Peninsula (SE10)
  • Grove Park (SE12)
  • Hither Green (SE12, SE13, SE6)
  • Honor Oak (SE23, SE4)
  • Horn Park (SE12)
  • Kidbrooke (SE3, SE9)
  • Ladywell (SE13, SE4)
  • Lee (SE12)
  • Lewisham (SE13)
  • Longlands (SE9)
  • Maze Hill (SE10)
  • Mottingham (SE9)
  • New Cross (SE14)
  • New Eltham (SE9)
  • Plumstead (SE18)
  • Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8)
  • Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9)
  • Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9)
  • Thamesmead (SE28)
  • Westcombe Park (SE3)
  • West Heath (SE2)
  • Woolwich (SE18)

Housekeep cleans up in South East London

Housekeep in South East London

87 Lawns mowed

93 Lights installed

109 Leaks fixed

66 Appliances repaired

33 Flatpacks assembled

39 Boilers serviced

60 Other odd jobs

Stats about South East London

28.0% Have pets

52.0% Flats or apartments

48.0% Houses

773,000 Households

1,878,000 Residents

58.0% Own car

44.0% Single

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Regular cleaning Regular cleaning
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