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Broken Key Extraction in Beverly Hills, CA

Need broken key extraction in Beverly Hills? Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7. We come to your home, business, or car, remove the snapped piece without damaging the lock, and cut a replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the key broke.

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A key that snaps off in a lock is one of the most frustrating small disasters there is, and it tends to happen at the worst moment: in the front door of a home after a late dinner, in a boutique door at closing time, or in a car ignition on the way out of a garage. In Beverly Hills the hardware around the break is often more valuable than the key itself, so how the piece comes out matters as much as getting it out.

Broken key extraction is precision work. The goal is to remove the fragment, keep the cylinder or ignition intact, and then make a working key so you are not left with only the stub. We use thin extractor tools made for this job rather than pliers or glue-and-hope shortcuts, which usually push the piece deeper or scar the pins. If the lock has been damaged, we tell you plainly whether it can be saved, rekeyed, or should be replaced.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, so there is no shop to drive to. We work at your door, gate, safe, or vehicle, any hour, and that includes the quiet residential streets and busy commercial blocks of Beverly Hills.

How it works in Beverly Hills

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    You call and describe the break

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the key broke in: a front door deadbolt, a mortise lock, a storefront cylinder, a gate, a padlock, a safe, or a car ignition. Mention whether the broken piece sticks out or is flush with the face. That helps us bring the right tools.

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    We assess the lock and the fragment

    On arrival we look at the keyway, the position of the fragment, and the type of lock. A piece sticking out is a different job from one sitting deep behind the pins. We also check for earlier damage, such as a bent key that was forced before it snapped.

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    Careful extraction

    We use fine extractor tools to hook and draw the fragment out along the keyway, keeping the pins and wafers intact. Where the lock is a quality cylinder, protecting it is the priority, and we avoid drilling unless it is truly the only option.

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    Cut a replacement key

    Once the piece is out we use it, or the lock itself, to produce a working key. If the lock is a high-security or restricted keyway, we explain what that means for duplication before we proceed.

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    Test, clean, and recommend

    We run the new key repeatedly to confirm smooth operation and check that the lock is not worn or gritty. If the lock is on its way out, we say so and offer rekeying or replacement. You are never obligated to choose the bigger job.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a standard residential deadbolt, a mortise cylinder, a commercial storefront lock, a gate lock, a safe, or a vehicle ignition each take different tools and time.
  • How deep the fragment sits and whether it is jammed against the pins, which determines how delicate the extraction is.
  • Whether the lock was damaged before or during the break and needs repair, rekeying, or replacement.
  • The kind of replacement key needed, such as a basic cut key, a restricted or high-security key, or a transponder or smart key for a car.
  • The time of day and location of the call, since we operate around the clock and travel to you.

Why Beverly Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we come to the lock, so you do not have to move a stuck door, gate, or car.
  • In business since 1987, which means decades of experience with older mortise hardware as well as modern cylinders.
  • We try to save the lock first. On vintage or high-end hardware, extraction and rekeying often beats replacement.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, and we explain what we find in plain language before doing more.
  • We handle the whole job in one visit where possible: extraction, replacement key, and a check that the lock still works properly.

Broken Key Extraction across Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills has an unusual mix of lock situations. In The Flats, many homes are 1920s and 1930s Spanish, Tudor, and Georgian revival houses, and some still carry original mortise hardware. A key that snaps in one of those locks is worth handling gently, because owners often want the original lock kept and rekeyed instead of swapped for something modern. In Trousdale Estates, the mid-century homes tend to combine newer deadbolts, smart locks, safes, and keypad driveway gates, so a broken key can be one piece of a larger access setup.

Up in the Beverly Hills Post Office area and Benedict Canyon, gated hillside properties off Benedict Canyon Dr and Coldwater Canyon Dr can make a stuck lock more than an inconvenience. Because we are mobile, we come to the gate, side door, or garage entry wherever the key broke. Around the Golden Triangle, near Rodeo Drive and Canon Dr, boutiques and offices often use aluminum storefront doors with mortise cylinders, and a snapped key at closing time needs a quick, clean fix so the business can lock up securely.

We serve addresses across ZIP codes 90210, 90211, and 90212, from the streets near Wilshire Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd to the residential blocks around Will Rogers Memorial Park and the roads leading toward Sunset Blvd. We are a mobile service with no storefront, so call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Broken Key Extraction in Beverly Hills — FAQs

Can you get a broken key out without damaging my lock?
In most cases, yes. We use thin extractor tools designed to remove the fragment while leaving the pins intact. If the lock was already damaged or the piece is wedged deeply, we will tell you what we see. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the situation.
Do you handle broken keys in car ignitions in Beverly Hills?
Yes. We are mobile and can extract a snapped key from an ignition or door lock wherever the car is parked, then cut a replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year.
My key broke in an old mortise lock on a vintage home. Will you replace it?
Not unless it is necessary. Older period homes in areas like The Flats often have original mortise hardware worth keeping. We extract the piece, evaluate the lock, and recommend repair or rekeying first.
Can you make a new key after extraction?
Yes. We can usually cut a replacement from the broken pieces or from the lock itself. For restricted or high-security keys, we explain any limits before starting.
Will you come to a business after hours?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including for Golden Triangle shops and offices where a storefront lock needs to be secured. Call (323) 997-8867.
Should I try to pull the key out myself?
Please avoid it. Pliers, glue, or prying often push the fragment deeper or damage the pins, which can turn a simple extraction into a lock replacement. Stop turning the key and call us.
What affects the cost of broken key extraction?
The lock type, how deep the fragment sits, any damage to the lock, and the kind of replacement key needed. We explain the factors before work begins so there are no surprises.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home, business, gate, or vehicle in Beverly Hills.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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