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Broken Key Extraction in Granada Hills, CA

Need broken key extraction in Granada Hills? Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7, fully mobile locksmith that removes snapped keys from door locks, deadbolts, padlocks, and ignitions, then cuts a working replacement on site. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

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A key snaps in a lock at the worst moments: a stiff deadbolt on a cold morning, a gate lock that has been baking in the sun, or an ignition that has finally worn through an old key. In Granada Hills, where so many homes still have original hardware from the 1950s and 60s, it happens more often than people expect. Metal fatigue, years of grit, and keys that were copied from copies all take their toll.

The urge to fix it yourself is strong, but this is where small problems turn into big ones. Pushing the broken half deeper, using superglue, or prying with pliers can jam the pins, damage the cylinder, or leave a fragment sitting where it can no longer be reached. Stopping early usually saves the lock, and sometimes the whole door hardware.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit, so we bring the extraction tools, key-cutting equipment, and replacement parts to your door, your gate, or your car, day or night.

How it works in Granada Hills

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    Call and describe what happened

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the key broke: front door, side gate, padlock, or vehicle ignition. Let us know whether part of the key is still sticking out. We will tell you what to avoid in the meantime, mainly not to force or glue anything.

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    Assess the lock and the fragment

    On arrival we look at the lock type, how far the broken piece sits, and the condition of the cylinder. A worn mid-century ranch-home lockset behaves differently from a newer deadbolt or a foothill gate lock, and that shapes how we approach it.

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    Extract the broken piece

    We use purpose-made extraction tools to grip and draw out the fragment without harming the pins. If a piece is sitting flush or deep, we choose the gentlest method that works. The goal is to keep your existing lock intact whenever it is sound.

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    Check the lock and cut a replacement key

    Once the piece is out, we test the cylinder for smooth operation and cut a new key on site, usually from the remaining half of the broken key or by working from the lock itself. If the cylinder is damaged, we explain the options plainly before doing anything.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace if needed

    If the lock is worn or the cylinder is scarred, we can rekey it, repair it, or replace it. For Eichler or other period hardware, we talk through ways to keep the original look. You approve the work before we proceed.

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What affects the price

  • Where the key broke: a door lock, padlock, gate lock, or ignition each involve different access and tools.
  • How deep the fragment sits, and whether any of the key is still sticking out of the keyway.
  • The condition of the lock afterward, since a healthy cylinder may need only a new key while a damaged one may need repair or replacement.
  • The type of key being replaced, such as a standard house key, a high-security key, or a transponder car key that must be programmed.
  • The time of day and the location of the job, as after-hours emergency calls differ from scheduled visits.
  • Whether you want extra work done while we are there, such as rekeying other doors to the same key or servicing a sticking gate.

Why Granada Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we come to your door or vehicle with extraction tools and key-cutting equipment, so you are not stuck waiting on a shop.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, because keys do not break on a convenient schedule.
  • We try to save the existing lock first, which matters for original mid-century hardware that is hard to replace.
  • Replacement keys are cut on site, so in most cases the job ends with a working key in your hand.
  • Straightforward explanations: we tell you what we see and what your options are before work begins, with no pressure to replace a lock that still works.
  • Owner-led experience from David Shar, with decades of work on residential, automotive, and gate locks across the LA area.

Broken Key Extraction across Granada Hills

Granada Hills is a community of long-held homes, and the hardware often matches. In Old Granada Hills along Chatsworth St, many 1950s and 60s ranch homes still use their original front-door locksets, and decades of use make snapped keys a real possibility. After clearing a broken key we often suggest rekeying so every exterior door works on one key, a common request for new owners in the 91344 ZIP code.

In the gated Balboa Highlands tract, the Joseph Eichler mid-century modern homes call for a lighter touch. Entry hardware there is often part of the architecture, so we aim to extract the key and keep the original lock when we can, rather than swapping in something that clashes with the period look. Knollwood residents near the country club get the same approach, whether the problem is a front door or a side gate.

Up toward the foothills, near O'Melveny Park and the Bee Canyon and Bull Creek areas, dust and heat can make locks and driveway gates stiff, and stiff locks are where keys tend to snap. Whether you are in 91344 or 91394, off Balboa Blvd, Devonshire St, or Zelzah Ave, or just off the 118 or the 405, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Broken Key Extraction in Granada Hills — FAQs

What should I do right after a key breaks in the lock?
Stop turning or forcing it. Do not use glue or pry with pliers, since these can push the fragment deeper or damage the pins. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will advise you based on whether any of the key is still sticking out.
Can you get a broken key out of a car ignition in Granada Hills?
Yes. We extract broken keys from ignitions and can cut or program a replacement on site, depending on your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year so we can prepare the right equipment.
Will you have to replace my lock?
Not usually. Most of the time the fragment can be removed and the lock keeps working. If the cylinder is damaged or worn out, we will explain whether repair, rekeying, or replacement makes sense before doing anything.
Do you work on older ranch-home locks in Old Granada Hills?
Yes. Many 1950s and 60s homes there have original locksets. We can extract the key, and if you want, rekey the lock or set all exterior doors to the same key.
I live in a Balboa Highlands Eichler. Can you preserve the original hardware?
We try to. When the lock is sound, we extract the key and keep the existing hardware so the mid-century look stays intact. If something must be replaced, we talk through options that fit the style.
Can you help with a gate lock or padlock near the foothills?
Yes. Dust and heat can make gate locks and padlocks sticky, which leads to snapped keys. We extract the piece and can service the lock so it operates more smoothly afterward.
Do I need to bring the key pieces anywhere?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Keep any broken pieces you have and we will use them at your location, cutting the new key on site.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, including late nights, weekends, and holidays, and we will get you the help you need.
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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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