The Different Types of Safes

Safes have a multitude of functions – from protecting important documents and valuable items in the home, to safeguarding and securing confidential items or cash in the workplace.  Plus, safes come in many shapes and sizes and may be fire-resistant, water resistant and come supplied with any number of locking mechanisms. Safes can be installed into a home or business above the floor, under the floor or be incorporated into a wall.

Safes designed for the home tend to be of three main types – those which provide protection from theft or fire or those which offer protection from both theft and fire combined. Home safes can be an invaluable addition to the family property – keeping jewelry, and important documents such as birth certificates, heirlooms and other irreplaceable items safe. The cool inner environment of such safes is generally designed to keep possessions in good condition too.

The cost of a safe varies widely from around £40 to £900 with more expensive safes having  higher grades of protection – and a higher graded safe is a requirement on some insurance policies.

Safes provide Essential Protection against Theft

One major reason for purchasing a safe is protection against theft. Always Locksmith can supply you with a safe which will deter even the most professional of burglars due to the complexity and safety of the locks.

Deposit safes are useful in work premises which handle a lot of money regularly – and the benefit with these types of safes is that they can be securely fixed to the floor, whereas home safes tend to be mobile. It is recommended to remove the cash to a bank at the end of the working day – since these types of safes are not usually fire protected.

Fire Resistant Safes

Fire resistant safes are an excellent way of protecting your precious and important items – and vary from those which are more or less resistant to fire. Some will supply protection from fire for 30 to 120 minutes or more.

The types of locks on safes are graded with some of the more advanced locks found on theft protective safes, whereas fire resistant safes may have more basic locks on them. Your insurance company will have details of the grade of safe they require you to have.

Safes come in many different Shapes and Sizes

Before selecting the size or capacity of the safe you require, determine what you plan to keep in it. The safe should be big enough to accommodate all your items comfortably but have plenty of room to spare, in case you later choose to put additional valuables into it.  The planned location of the safe is another important consideration before buying a safe – make sure to measure doors – both width and height, and make sure that stairs are strong enough to carry the weight of the safe if it needs to be transported upstairs (since some safes are extremely heavy).

Use Always Locksmith for your Safe Requirements

Always Locksmith only use top brands such as Union, Era, Yale, and Chubb  - and we are a certified ‘safe contractor approved’ company, so you can rest assured we offer an unparalleled level of service. And -  as well as providing you with a valuable advisory service, based on our many years’ safe industry experience -  we also supply and install insurance graded safes at the best prices around.  Plus we offer a full after- sales service includes maintenance, relocation and removal of safes.

Whatever type of safe you require Always Locksmith is here to help. Call today for advice and non obligatory quotes on all your safe requirements.