Broken Key Extraction in Farmingdale, NY

The $95 to $225+ range comes down to two things: what kind of lock it is, and how far in the broken piece sits. A key snapped near the tip of a standard door lock is often a quick pull with the right extraction hook.

A key broken off flush inside an ignition cylinder, or one that's sheared at an angle, takes longer and more delicate tool work to avoid pushing it deeper. Your technician will look at the specific lock, whether it's a front door on Main Street, an apartment entry near downtown, or a car ignition, and quote the exact price by phone before starting anything.

Farmingdale's village core is compact, so a technician working the area can usually reach a home near Main Street or Secatogue Avenue in the 15 to 30 minute window. If you're out toward Merritts Road or closer to Conklin Street (NY 24) or Fulton Street (NY 109), let the dispatcher know the cross street when you call so the nearest available tech is routed correctly the first time.

Call (516) 636-1712, tell the dispatcher it's a broken key job and your phone number, and the local technician assigned to it will call you back within a few minutes with a price before anyone drives over.

Stop trying to wiggle the remaining piece out yourself, and don't spray lubricant into the lock, it can make the fragment harder to grip. If you have the other half of the broken key, keep it, it helps the technician judge the key type and cut a replacement on the spot if needed.

For a car ignition, leave the vehicle in park with the door unlocked if it's safe to do so. Have a way to confirm the property or vehicle is yours, like an ID or registration, ready when the technician gets there.