Broken Key Extraction in San Diego

A key that snaps off inside a lock is common, especially in older or stiff locks. Key One Locksmith removes broken keys from door locks, car doors and ignitions across San Diego County, and can cut a new key on the same visit.

Please do not push the broken piece deeper with tweezers or glue. That often turns a quick extraction into a lock replacement.

Where We Remove Broken Keys

• Front doors, deadbolts and garage entry doors
• Padlocks, mailbox locks and file cabinets
• Car door locks and trunks
• Car ignitions (see ignition repair)

How It Works

1. Tell us where the key broke and how much of it is still outside.
2. We give you the price before we start.
3. We remove the broken piece with extraction tools and check the lock still works.
4. We cut a new key, or rekey or repair the lock if it was damaged.

Why San Diego Calls Key One

• Mobile service. We come to you at home, at work or in a parking lot.
• Open 24/7. Nights, weekends and holidays.
• Upfront price. You hear the price before any work starts.
• Trusted locally. Rated 4.9 stars from more than 1,150 Google reviews. See what customers say.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my key break?

Usually the key was worn, or the lock was stiff and needed service. We check the lock after removing the key.

Can you make a new key from the broken pieces?

Often yes. If not, we make a new key from the lock itself.

What if it broke in my car ignition?

We remove it at your car and make a working replacement key. See car key replacement.

Key Broke in the Lock?

Call Key One Locksmith at (619) 960-8463. We cover San Diego County, from East County to the coast, 24 hours a day.