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Broken Key Extraction in Commerce, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides broken key extraction in Commerce, California, around the clock. Our fully mobile technician comes to your door, gate, dock, or vehicle, removes the snapped piece, and cuts a working replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and we will take it from there.

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A key that snaps off in a lock is one of those problems that feels small until you are standing in front of a door you cannot open. In Commerce the situation can be anything from a worn house key breaking in a 1950s bungalow deadbolt in Rosewood Park to a brass key shearing off in a cylinder on a warehouse roll-up door near the Hobart rail yard. The fix depends on where the piece is, what kind of lock holds it, and how much of the key is still sticking out.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and the team handle extractions as routine work. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring the tools to you, whether that is a quiet residential street in Bandini or a loading dock off Washington Blvd at three in the morning.

The goal is always to get the broken fragment out without damaging the lock if we can, then make you a new key that works smoothly. If the lock is too worn or damaged to save, we will say so plainly and explain the options, including repair, rekeying, or replacing the cylinder, before we do any of it.

How it works in Commerce

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    You call and describe the break

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what lock it is: a front door deadbolt, a padlock, a roll-up door cylinder, an office door, or a car ignition. Tell us whether any of the key is still sticking out. That helps us bring the right extraction tools.

  2. 2

    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your location in Commerce. There is no storefront to visit. We confirm the lock type and the position of the broken piece when we arrive.

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    Careful extraction of the fragment

    Depending on how the key broke, we use thin extractor tools, and in some cases small pulling hardware, to catch the fragment and draw it out of the keyway. We work slowly to avoid pushing the piece deeper or scarring the pins inside.

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    Check the lock and cut a replacement

    Once the piece is out, we test the cylinder for damage, then cut a new key from the remaining half, the lock's code, or by decoding the cylinder. We test it several times so you know it turns cleanly.

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    Discuss repair or rekey if needed

    If the lock is worn, as many older deadbolts and knob locksets are, we explain whether a repair, rekey, or replacement makes sense. Nothing is done without your agreement.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard residential deadbolt is different work from a high-security padlock, a commercial cylinder, or an ignition.
  • How the key broke: a fragment sitting at the surface is easier to remove than one lodged deep in the keyway.
  • Whether the lock is damaged or worn and needs repair, rekeying, or replacement after extraction.
  • The kind of replacement key needed, such as a basic cut key, a restricted-keyway key, or a transponder vehicle key.
  • Whether you need multiple keys cut, or the key must fit into a master-key system.
  • The time of day and location of the call, since we operate 24/7 and travel to you.

Why Commerce chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your door, dock, gate, or vehicle in Commerce, with no shop required.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar, so extractions of every type are familiar work.
  • We try to save the lock first and are upfront when a cylinder is too worn to keep.
  • Experience with the commercial hardware common in Commerce, including roll-up door cylinders, hasps, panic hardware, and high-security padlocks.
  • Replacement keys are cut on site, so you are not left with a broken key and no working copy.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for warehouses and distribution operations that do not stop at five o'clock.

Broken Key Extraction across Commerce

Commerce is mostly industrial, and that shapes the calls we get. Warehouses, cold-storage buildings, and distribution centers cluster around the BNSF Hobart intermodal yard and along Washington Blvd, Atlantic Blvd, Telegraph Rd, and Eastern Ave. Keys get heavy use there: dock doors, gate padlocks, and office entries are opened dozens of times a shift, and a key that has been worn for years can snap in a roll-up door cylinder or a padlock. Businesses in ZIP 90040 often cannot wait for regular hours, so around-the-clock mobile service is a practical fit.

The residential pockets tell a different story. In Rosewood Park and Bandini, many homes are small 1940s and 1950s stucco bungalows and post-war tract houses, and plenty still have original deadbolts and knob locksets. After decades of use those locks get stiff, and a key that has been turning with effort can finally break off. Extracting the piece is often a good moment to look at whether the lock should be rekeyed or replaced. We also serve homes and shops in Bristow Park and the Citadel district, and the nearby ZIP codes 90022, 90023, and 90091.

Whether you are near the Citadel Outlets, the Commerce Casino, the Commerce Library, or just off the I-5, I-710, or SR-60, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.

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Broken Key Extraction in Commerce — FAQs

Can you get a broken key out without damaging my lock?
In most cases, yes. We use thin extractor tools to catch the fragment and pull it out without harming the pins. If the lock was already worn, we will let you know. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what happened.
Do you offer broken key extraction at night in Commerce?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to a home, warehouse, or vehicle at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.
Will I get a new key after the broken one is removed?
Yes. After extraction we cut a replacement key on site, using the remaining half of the old key, the lock's code, or by decoding the cylinder, and test it before we leave.
What if the key broke in a car ignition?
We can work on ignition cylinders as well. Once the fragment is out, we can cut a replacement key. Transponder keys may need extra programming, which we will explain once we see the vehicle.
Can you handle broken keys in warehouse roll-up doors and padlocks?
Yes. Commerce has many distribution centers and warehouses, and we work on roll-up door cylinders, high-security padlocks, hasps, and gate locks. If your business uses a master-key system, tell us so the replacement fits properly.
Should I try to pull out the broken key myself?
We recommend against it. Pliers or glue can push the piece deeper, bend it, or damage the pins, which makes the job harder and can ruin the lock. If part of the key is sticking out, leave it and call (323) 997-8867.
How much does broken key extraction cost?
The price depends on the lock type, how deep the fragment is, whether the lock needs repair, and what kind of replacement key you need. We explain the factors before starting any work.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront to visit. We travel to you anywhere in Commerce and the surrounding area.
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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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