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Broken Key Extraction in Sun Valley, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile broken key extraction in Sun Valley, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a key has snapped in a door, gate, padlock or ignition, call (323) 997-8867. We remove the broken piece and cut a working replacement on site.

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A key that snaps off in a lock always seems to happen at the worst moment: early in the morning before a shift, late at night at a yard gate, or in the driveway with a car that suddenly will not start. In Sun Valley, where a lot of the day revolves around work trucks, warehouse doors and yard gates, a broken key can stop a whole operation, not just one person.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the extraction tools and key-cutting equipment to you, whether you are at a home in Stonehurst, a business off San Fernando Road, or parked near Hollywood Burbank Airport. Our owner and lead technician, David Shar, built the company on practical, careful work with locks of every age and condition.

The goal of extraction is simple: get the broken piece out without damaging the lock if at all possible, then make sure you leave with a key that works. Sometimes that means a quick removal and a fresh cut. Sometimes the lock itself is worn or damaged and we will tell you honestly whether it should be rekeyed or replaced. You decide before any work goes further.

How it works in Sun Valley

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    You call, we come to you

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is locked, what kind of lock it is, and whether part of the key is still sticking out. Because we are mobile, we travel to your location in Sun Valley and bring the tools for the job.

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    Assess the lock and the break

    We look at where the key snapped: flush with the face, deep in the keyway, or partly protruding. We also check the lock type, whether a house deadbolt, a hardened padlock, a roll-up door lock or a vehicle ignition, and judge its condition.

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    Extract the broken piece

    Using fine extractor tools suited to the keyway, we remove the fragment carefully. The aim is to keep the lock intact. Older, worn or dirty locks need patience, and we avoid forcing anything that could damage the pins inside.

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    Cut a replacement key

    Once the lock is clear, we cut a new working key on site, using the remaining half of your old key or the lock itself as a reference. We test it several times to confirm it turns smoothly.

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    Check the lock and talk options

    If the lock is worn, sticky or damaged from the break, we explain your options plainly, such as rekeying, repair or replacement. Nothing proceeds without your agreement.

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    Final test and handover

    We run the lock and key through repeated cycles and hand over the working key. For businesses with staff turnover, we can also discuss whether extra keys or a rekey makes sense.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved. A standard house deadbolt, a hardened yard padlock, a roll-up door lock and a vehicle ignition each call for different tools and time.
  • How deep or awkward the break is. A fragment sitting just inside the keyway is usually simpler than one lodged far back or jammed against the pins.
  • Whether the key cutting is simple or complex. Basic keys are straightforward, while high-security, transponder or restricted keys involve more equipment and steps.
  • The condition of the lock. Old, corroded or heavily worn hardware can complicate extraction and may need repair or replacement afterward.
  • The time and place of the call. We are available around the clock, and after-hours or hard-to-reach locations can affect the total.
  • Whether additional work is wanted, such as rekeying or extra copies, which is added only if you ask for it.

Why Sun Valley chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987. We come to your door, gate or vehicle rather than asking you to bring a stuck lock to a shop.
  • Extraction first, replacement second. We try to save the existing lock before suggesting a new one, and we say so plainly when a lock is past saving.
  • Comfortable with both industrial and residential hardware, from hardened padlocks and roll-up door locks to original 1920s fittings.
  • Key cutting on site, so you are not left with a cleared lock and no working key.
  • Clear communication about options before work goes beyond the extraction itself.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for businesses and vehicles that cannot wait until morning.

Broken Key Extraction across Sun Valley

Sun Valley is one of the more industrial parts of Los Angeles, tucked against the Verdugo Mountains and crossed by San Fernando Road, Glenoaks Boulevard, Sunland Boulevard and Vineland Avenue, with the I-5 and CA-170 close by. Warehouses, manufacturers, auto-dismantlers and recycling yards fill the San Fernando Road corridor and the area behind Hollywood Burbank Airport. In places like these, hardened padlocks and gate locks get heavy daily use, and a key that snaps in a yard gate or roll-up door can hold up deliveries and crews until it is cleared.

Residential Sun Valley is just as varied. Postwar working-class homes sit alongside the historic Stonehurst district, where 1920s stone and clinker-brick houses, many near the Stonehurst Recreation Center, often still have older original hardware. Old locks and old keys wear down, and a key that has been used for decades is more likely to snap. In those homes we take extra care, because the best result is often a gentle extraction followed by a sympathetic rekey or upgrade rather than a full tear-out. Up toward La Tuna Canyon, longer driveways and more spread-out properties make a mobile service especially practical.

Whether you are in ZIP code 91352 near the smokestacks of the LADWP Valley Generating Station, or somewhere between the Pink Motel and Cadillac Jack's Cafe on San Fernando Road, call (323) 997-8867. We will come to you, remove the broken key and get you a working one.

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Broken Key Extraction in Sun Valley — FAQs

What should I do right after a key breaks in the lock?
Stop turning or forcing it. Extra pressure can push the fragment deeper or damage the pins. Call Crenshaw Lock Company at (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened, and we will take it from there.
Can you really get the broken piece out without ruining the lock?
In many cases, yes. Our extraction tools are made for this, and we work carefully to keep the lock intact. If the lock is badly worn or damaged, we will tell you honestly and explain the options.
Do you handle broken keys in car ignitions as well as doors?
Yes. We handle broken keys in house locks, padlocks, gate locks, roll-up door locks and vehicle ignitions. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the vehicle so we can come prepared.
My key broke in a yard gate padlock off San Fernando Road. Can you help?
Yes. Hardened padlocks and gate locks are common in Sun Valley's industrial areas. We come to the site, extract the broken piece, and cut a replacement or discuss a rekey or new lock if needed.
Will I get a new key at the same visit?
Yes. After extraction, we cut a replacement key on site and test it in the lock so you are not left without a working key.
Is it safe to try extracting the key myself with a pin or glue?
We would advise against it. Pushing, prying or using glue can jam the lock further or make professional extraction harder. If you are unsure, call (323) 997-8867 before trying anything.
Do you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we are fully mobile, so we come to your location in Sun Valley.
I have an older Stonehurst home with original hardware. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Older hardware needs a gentle approach, and we are used to working with it. After extraction, we can discuss rekeying or a sympathetic deadbolt upgrade that suits the house.
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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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