Emergency Locksmith · McKinney and nearby cities
Broken Key Extraction: Snapped Key Removed
Key snapped off in the door, deadbolt, padlock, or ignition? Don't dig at it. We pull the broken half out without wrecking the lock.
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Apex Locksmith Pros · Same-day service
How to get a broken key out of a lock without ruining it comes down to the right extractor tools, which is why Apex Locksmith Pros sends a licensed mobile tech instead of suggesting glue or pliers. In McKinney and nearby cities in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, the tech removes snapped keys from house deadbolts, knob locks, car doors, ignitions, padlocks, mailbox locks and commercial cylinders, usually the same day. Extractor picks and spiral tools grip the blade and ease it out of the keyway without drilling, then the lock is tested with your remaining key. If your key broke beyond saving, a new one can be cut from both halves, or by code from the VIN for car keys. When the pins or ignition wafers took damage, a repair or rekey is quoted separately before any extra work. Extraction is priced flat on the phone once the lock type is known, and there is no call-out fee.
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Broken Key Extraction from Apex Locksmith Pros: a mobile locksmith that comes to you from McKinney, TX across 27 cities and neighborhoods in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, open daily 8 AM to 8 PM. The flat total is quoted on the phone before dispatch, with no call-out fee. Texas license #B31197901, insured.
| Service | Broken Key Extraction |
|---|---|
| Category | Emergency Locksmith |
| Starting price | Flat quote on the phone |
| How pricing works | One flat total quoted on the phone before dispatch; no call-out fee |
| Hours | Daily 8 AM to 8 PM, weekends included (not 24/7) |
| Service area | 27 cities and neighborhoods in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, mobile from McKinney, TX |
| Languages | English |
| License | Texas locksmith company license #B31197901 (Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau) |
| Insurance | Insured |
| Phone | (469) 712-5422 |
What Do Customers Say About Our Broken Key Extraction?
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“Amazing service, best locksmith in Texas, made key for my bmw within 20 min definitely recommend”
“Hour was great. Very thorough and took his time to make sure my new key was perfect. Will definitely use again in the future!”
“Definitely recommend! I came in to get a duplicate car key made, and everything was done quickly and professionally. Communication was easy and pleasant, and the whole process was simple and stress-free. I’m very happy with the service and the result. Thank you!”
“Fast and high quality service. Recommend!!!”
“Great price—lower than another local locksmith I called. I only waited a few minutes before he arrived, and he fixed the issue quickly. Professional, honest, and reliable service. I highly recommend this Locksmith”
“I recently lost my keys to my Lincoln Navigator and was locked out in a tough spot. I called Apex Locksmith Pros and they were fantastic from start to finish. They responded incredibly fast, arrived within 30 minutes of my call. The technician was professional, friendly, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. He had my Navigator unlocked safely and efficiently without causing any damage to the vehicle. If you’re ever locked out of your car, these are the guys to call. Quick, reliable, and reasonably priced. Apex Locksmith Pros absolutely saved the day for me, highly recommend! Thank you again!”
“I was locked out, and they arrived much faster than I expected. The locksmith was courteous, skilled, and got me back inside without damaging the lock. Thank you for the excellent service!”
“I had an excellent experience with Apex Locksmith Pros. I needed two new smart keys for my Honda CR-V, and the technician handled everything quickly and professionally. Both keys were cut and programmed on-site, worked perfectly, and the entire process was much faster and more affordable than going to the dealership. The technician arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and used professional equipment to ensure both key fobs worked flawlessly before leaving. The service was honest, efficient, and stress-free.”(excerpt)
“We used Apex Locksmith Pros to replace a commercial lock and a push paddle latch at our business. They did an incredible job-super professional, efficient, and everything works perfectly now. Really happy with the quality of the work!”
“I accidentally washed my Hyundai key fob and got an outrageous estimate from the dealer. Called Apex, and they were very helpful. Apex told me where to get new keys for just $35 each (I ordered two since I had previously lost my spare); and then programmed both keys in under five minutes! It was an amazing experience and a drastically better deal than the dealership. Highly recommend!”
- Broken blade removed with extractor tools, not a drill
- House doors, car doors, ignitions, padlocks, and mailbox locks covered
- Lock tested after extraction so you know it still turns clean
- New key cut on-site if yours snapped beyond saving
- Flat quote before the tech touches the lock
Extraction is quoted flat on the call once we know the lock type. If the cylinder took damage or you need a fresh key cut, that price goes on the table before any extra work.
New Customer: First Service Call
Your first call to Apex costs 15% less. Any service: car, home or business.
Code NEW15, mention it on the call
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
How Does Broken Key Extraction Work?
Four steps from a snapped key to a working lock, usually in one visit. The tech does every step on-site, and the flat price is agreed on the phone before anyone is dispatched.
- 1
Stop and call
Leave the fragment where it is; pliers and glue usually push it deeper. Tell us what it snapped in: a door, an ignition, a padlock, or a mailbox.
- 2
Flat quote on the phone
We confirm the lock type and give you one flat number on the call, and the dispatcher gives you a live arrival estimate on the call.
- 3
Tech extracts the blade
Using extractor picks and spiral tools, the tech eases the broken half out of the cylinder without drilling, then checks the lock for damaged pins.
- 4
Test the lock, pay the quote
The lock gets tested with your remaining key or a fresh cut one, and you pay the number from the call. Any extra work gets its own quote first.
Ready when you are. Call and hear the flat price before anyone drives out.
Where We Pull Broken Keys From
Locks, breakage causes, and follow-up work our techs handle around McKinney.
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What Do Customers Ask About Broken Key Extraction?
Straight answers about broken key extraction in McKinney and nearby cities: what it costs, what to have ready, how the visit works and when we can come out.
In most cases, yes. Extractor picks and spiral tools grab the blade and slide it out of the cylinder, so the lock stays usable. Drilling only comes up when the cylinder itself has failed, and we ask first.
Extraction is quoted as a flat price on the phone once we know the lock type, with no call-out fee. If the cylinder needs repair or you want a new key cut, that price is given before any extra work.
Ignitions sit tighter than door locks, but the approach is the same and we do it at your car. If the wafers inside got chewed up when the key broke, we can repair the cylinder on the same visit and quote that separately.
Usually yes. With both halves we cut a fresh key that matches, and for car keys we can also cut by code from the VIN if a piece went missing.
Skip the glue; it bonds to the pins and can finish the lock off. Thin tweezers occasionally work when a chunk sticks out, but most attempts push the blade deeper and turn a quick extraction into a cylinder job.
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