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Broken Key Extraction in Camarillo, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides broken key extraction in Camarillo, California, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We come to you, remove the snapped piece from your door, padlock, or ignition, and cut a working replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened.

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A key that snaps off in a lock is one of those problems that feels small until you realize you cannot get in your house, start your car, or open your shop. The piece left in the cylinder is often just barely visible, and the temptation is to dig at it with whatever is nearby. That usually pushes it deeper or bends the pins, and a simple extraction becomes a lock replacement.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and our technicians are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to. We bring the extraction tools and key-cutting equipment to your door in Camarillo, whether you are in a tract home off Las Posas Rd, a hillside house in Camarillo Heights, or a parking lot near the Ventura Freeway.

The goal is always the same: get the broken piece out without damaging the lock if possible, make sure the lock still works properly, and leave you with a key that turns smoothly. If the lock is too worn or damaged to save, we tell you plainly and explain your options before doing anything.

How it works in Camarillo

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    Call and describe the break

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us where the key broke: front door, deadbolt, padlock, car door, trunk, or ignition. Let us know whether part of the key is sticking out and whether you still have the other half. That helps us bring the right tools.

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    Look at the lock before touching it

    We inspect how the key sits in the cylinder, what kind of lock it is, and whether the break is flush or protruding. Residential deadbolts, storefront cylinders, and automotive ignitions each call for a different approach.

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    Extract the broken piece

    Using purpose-made extractors and fine picks, we withdraw the fragment without forcing it. If a piece is still sticking out, it can sometimes be gripped directly. If it is deep inside, we work carefully so the pins and wafers are not damaged.

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    Test the lock and clean it out

    Once the piece is out, we check that the cylinder operates freely and clear any metal shavings. If the lock has been scarred or is binding, we discuss whether to repair, rekey, or replace it.

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    Cut a replacement key

    We cut a new key, using the remaining half or the lock itself as the reference. Because a worn key is often why it snapped, we cut from the lock's true specification where possible so the new key is not a copy of a tired one.

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    Confirm everything works

    We test the new key several times in the lock before we leave. For vehicles, we confirm the key starts the car and turns in the ignition as it should.

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What affects the price

  • Where the key broke: a front door deadbolt, a padlock, a storefront cylinder, and a car ignition each involve different work and different tools.
  • How deep the fragment sits and whether it is flush or protruding, which affects how much time the extraction takes.
  • Whether the lock survives extraction undamaged or needs repair, rekeying, or replacement.
  • The type of replacement key needed, from a basic cut key to a transponder or high-security key that must be programmed or ordered.
  • How many locks or keys are involved, such as a whole set of matched deadbolts at a home or business.
  • Time of day and the location of the call, since we are available around the clock and travel to you.

Why Camarillo chooses us

  • We are fully mobile. Everything happens at your door in Camarillo, with no towing a lock or visiting a shop.
  • We have worked in Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so we have seen the hardware common in everything from 1960s tract homes to newer gated developments.
  • We aim to save your existing lock first. Replacement is a fallback when the cylinder is actually damaged, not a default upsell.
  • We cut the replacement key at the same visit, so you are not left without a working key.
  • We handle residential, commercial, and automotive locks, so one call covers a home deadbolt, an office door, or a car ignition.
  • We explain what we find and what your options are before we start work, so you know what to expect.

Broken Key Extraction across Camarillo

Camarillo's housing varies a lot, and so do the broken-key calls. In Mission Oaks and across the city core, suburban tract homes from the 1960s through the 2000s often have original or lightly updated deadbolts, and years of use can wear a key until it snaps. In Spanish Hills, newer and partly gated homes tend to have more modern hardware, and the same worn-key problem can show up on smart or high-security locks. We regularly work in the 93010 and 93012 areas, and 93011 as well.

Leisure Village is a large 55+ community with fairly standardized hardware, and a key that breaks in a stiff lock there is a frequent kind of call. If you are an older resident or helping a parent, the main thing is not to force the key. Call us and we can extract the piece and often suggest a quick rekey or lock service so the problem does not repeat. In Camarillo Heights, older semi-rural hillside houses may have aged locks that benefit from a closer look once the key is out.

Old Town Camarillo's historic storefronts and period hardware, like the kind associated with buildings of the Camarillo Ranch House's era, call for a gentle hand. For commercial calls, the aluminum storefront doors at the Camarillo Premium Outlets, business parks along Daily Dr and Carmen Dr, and the area around Camarillo Airport all use cylinders that can snap a key under daily use. Whether you are off US-101, along SR-34 (Lewis Rd), Ventura Blvd, or Pleasant Valley Rd, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Broken Key Extraction in Camarillo — FAQs

Can you really get a broken key out without replacing my lock?
Often, yes. Most broken keys can be extracted with the right tools without harming the cylinder. If the lock was already worn or damaged, we will tell you and talk through repair or replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what you have.
Should I try to pull the broken key out myself?
We recommend against it. Pliers, tweezers, or superglue-style fixes tend to push the fragment deeper or damage the pins. If a piece is sticking out, leave it alone and call us.
Do you work on car ignitions as well as door locks?
Yes. We handle broken keys in door locks, padlocks, storefront cylinders, and vehicle doors, trunks, and ignitions. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make and model of your vehicle.
Will I get a new key at the same visit?
In most cases, yes. After extraction we cut a replacement key on site. Some vehicle keys, such as transponder or high-security types, may need programming or additional steps, and we will explain that up front.
Are you available at night and on weekends in Camarillo?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your home, business, or vehicle anywhere in Camarillo, including Leisure Village, Old Town, and Spanish Hills.
What if the key broke in a lock at my business?
We service commercial locks, including aluminum storefront cylinders and office or warehouse doors. Let us know the type of door and lock when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can come prepared.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the type of lock, how deep the broken piece is, whether the lock needs repair, and what kind of replacement key is required. We explain the factors and your options before we begin work.
Why do keys break in the first place?
Most often because the key is worn from years of use, the lock is stiff or dirty, or the key was bent or cheaply copied. If this has happened more than once, a rekey or lock service can help prevent it.
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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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