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Broken Key Extraction in Pomona, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides broken key extraction in Pomona, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to you, remove the snapped piece from your lock or ignition, and cut a working replacement key. Call (323) 997-8867 to reach a mobile locksmith now.

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A key that snaps off in a lock is one of those problems that feels small until it stops you from getting into your home, your shop, or your car. In Pomona the situation can look very different from one block to the next. It might be a worn brass key in a century-old front door, a house key that gave out in a stucco tract home, or an ignition key that broke off in a car in a campus parking lot. The right extraction method depends on the lock, the way the key broke, and how much of it is still visible.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around the idea that a lock should be repaired, not destroyed, whenever that is realistic. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the tools to your door, your driveway, or your parking space, at any hour.

The goal is to get the broken piece out without damaging the cylinder, confirm that the lock still operates smoothly, and then cut a new key so you are not left with a half-working setup. If the lock is too worn or damaged to save, we will tell you plainly and explain the options, such as rekeying or replacing the cylinder, before any work begins.

How it works in Pomona

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    You call, we talk through what happened

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the key broke: a front door, a deadbolt, a padlock, a mailbox, or a car ignition. We ask how much of the key is sticking out and whether the lock was already sticking, because that shapes the tools we bring.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, a technician travels to your Pomona location with extraction tools and key-cutting equipment. We do not ask you to bring anything anywhere.

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    Assess the lock and the break

    On arrival we look at the lock type, its condition, and the fracture. A clean snap with the stub visible is a different job from a key broken flush inside the plug, or one jammed in an old mortise lock.

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    Extract the broken piece carefully

    We use purpose-made extractors and fine tools to pull or work the fragment free without scarring the pins or the plug. We avoid drilling unless it is truly the only option, and we explain why if it comes to that.

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    Test the lock and cut a replacement key

    Once the fragment is out, we check that the lock turns freely. Then we cut a new key, and if the original lock code or a working key is available we use it. We test the new key several times before we call the job finished.

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    Talk through next steps

    If the cylinder is worn, or the broken key was a symptom of a failing lock, we lay out the choices honestly: lubricate and keep it, rekey it, or replace the hardware. The decision stays with you.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard residential cylinder, an older mortise set, a padlock, or an automotive ignition each take different tools and different amounts of time.
  • How the key broke: a stub sticking out of the keyway is usually simpler than a fragment lodged deep inside the plug.
  • Whether the lock is damaged or worn, which can complicate extraction or mean the cylinder needs repair or replacement.
  • The kind of replacement key needed, such as a basic cut key versus a transponder or high-security automotive key that needs programming.
  • The time of day and the location of the job, since we serve nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel is part of a mobile visit.
  • Whether additional work is wanted after extraction, such as rekeying, new hardware, or cutting extra copies.

Why Pomona chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we come to your door, driveway, or parking spot in Pomona rather than asking you to go to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the standards we work to.
  • We try to save the lock first, extracting the key without drilling whenever the situation reasonably allows.
  • We are comfortable with older hardware, including the brass mortise locks and period door sets common in Pomona's historic districts.
  • We cut the replacement key on site, so the job ends with a key that works instead of an open-ended follow-up.
  • We give you an honest explanation of what we find and your options before work moves forward, with no pressure to replace what can be repaired.

Broken Key Extraction across Pomona

Pomona's housing stock is unusually varied, and that matters for broken key work. In the Lincoln Park Historic District, large Queen Anne Victorians and Craftsman homes often still have original mortise locks and older door hardware. A key that snaps in one of those locks needs a gentler, more patient approach than a modern deadbolt, and sometimes a period-appropriate repair or rekey makes more sense than swapping in something that does not suit the door. In Ganesha Hills, the 1920s to 1940s period revival homes can have similar older hardware mixed in with later upgrades.

Over in Phillips Ranch and the stucco subdivisions near Cal Poly Pomona, you are more likely to find standard residential cylinders, where a broken key is usually a matter of clean extraction and a fresh cut. Student rentals and apartment courts near Cal Poly Pomona and Western University of Health Sciences see a lot of key wear and turnover, and a snapped key during a move-in week is a common call. Downtown Pomona, around the Arts Colony, Antique Row on 2nd Street, and the dA Center for the Arts, has brick commercial buildings and loft conversions where shop and storefront locks take daily use. Along Holt Ave and Garey Ave, aluminum-storefront retail doors have their own hardware quirks.

We serve all of Pomona, including ZIP codes 91766, 91767, 91768, and 91769, and the neighborhoods of Westmont and beyond. Whether you are off the I-10, SR-60, SR-57, or SR-71, near Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, or setting up at Fairplex for the LA County Fair, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Broken Key Extraction in Pomona — FAQs

Can you remove a key that broke off inside my lock in Pomona?
In most cases, yes. We use specialized extractors to remove the broken piece, often without damaging the lock. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how the key broke so we can bring the right tools.
Do you offer broken key extraction at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, and we are fully mobile, so we come to your location in Pomona.
Will you have to drill out my lock?
Usually not. Drilling is a last resort. We try to extract the fragment and keep the lock intact. If the lock is too damaged to save, we will explain why and go over the options before doing anything.
My key broke in an old mortise lock on a Victorian or Craftsman home. Can that be fixed?
Often it can. Older mortise locks, like those in Lincoln Park, need a careful approach. We will extract the piece, check the lock's condition, and discuss repair, rekeying, or replacement that suits the door.
Can you make a new key after extracting the broken one?
Yes. We cut a replacement key on site and test it in the lock. For vehicles with transponder keys, tell us the make and model when you call so we can plan accordingly.
What if my car key broke in the ignition?
We can work on automotive ignitions as well. Call (323) 997-8867 with the vehicle's make, model, and year, and we will tell you what to expect and come to your location.
Can you handle several units at once, like student rentals near Cal Poly Pomona?
Yes. If a broken key is part of a larger turnover, we can discuss extraction, rekeying, and key cutting for multiple units in one mobile visit. Call ahead so we can plan the work.
How is the price decided?
It depends on factors like the lock type, how the key broke, whether the lock is damaged, what kind of replacement key is needed, and the time and location of the visit. We explain what applies to your situation before we start.
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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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