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Why underfloor safes are
making a comeback in 2019
Underfloor safes are perfect if you’re looking for a secure, discreet storage solution.
We’re seeing a resurgence in sales of underfloor safes in 2019, and here’s why...
1. THEY’RE COMPLETELY DISCREET
The great thing about underfloor safes is
that most people will have no idea you have
one, unless they already know it’s there.
There are 100 ways you can cover them up,
depending on how creative you want to
get. You can cover it with furniture, chuck a
rug over it, adapt wooden flooring to cover
it, place it under a carpet tile; there are
endless ways to make your underfloor safe
completely discreet.
Unless a burglar already knows where
your underfloor safe is, they’ll have a harder
time finding it than your traditional safe.
2. THEY’RE DIFFICULT TO MOVE
With a traditional safe, a burglar can
either try and force their way into the
safe on site, or they can try and take it
with them, to be opened at a later date.
Depending on how securely the safe is
bolted down and how heavy it is can
determine how achievable this is.
With underfloor safes, having it
cemented into the ground makes it nearly
impossible for unprepared burglars to
take your safe with them, reducing the
chance of a successful burglary.
3. THEY’RE SPACE SAVERS
Some people like the idea of having
a safe, but don’t have a lot of space to
house one. When it comes to installing
a traditional safe, you’d ideally have
somewhere that’s out of plain sight, has
enough room for adequate door swing,
and that it can be properly secured. With
the average home getting smaller and an
increase in businesses working in smaller
spaces, it can be hard to find a suitable
location to place your safe.
Having an underfloor safe removes most
of these issues, because it’s in a location that
you generally wouldn’t have been making
use of otherwise. This allows you to have
a secure space to store cash and valuables
without taking up valuable space.
The Phoenix Charon Series with round door and optional deposit feature
4. THEY’RE GREAT FOR
CASH STORAGE
Some underfloor safes, like the Phoenix
Tarvos Series, have optional deposit slots
and deposit capsules that can be used to
place cash and other small items into the
safe, without having to open the safe door.
The Tarvos deposit slots have an anti-fish
design, meaning that once you’ve made
your deposit it can’t be taken back out
again through the slot.
Having a deposit slot also means
multiple people can make use of the
deposit feature without having to ever
be given access to the safe itself, making
it ideal for businesses with multiple
staff members who are responsible for
handling cash.
5. THEY CAN BE INSURED
With underfloor safes being a great
place to store cash, it’d make sense that
you’d want to insure it. If you do want to
insure your underfloor safe it’s important
to make sure you’re buying one that’s cash
rated.
Making sure your safe is cash-rated
means it can be adequately insured to
meet your needs. The Phoenix Charon
Series for example can be insured for up to
£17,500 in cash, or £175,000 in valuables.
This can help you to feel confident that
you can store large amounts of cash safely,
and know you’re protected in between
trips to the bank.
It’s important to check with your
insurance underwriter before you commit
to purchasing any safe however, as cover
can vary depending on your location and
other factors.
SUMMARY
If you’re looking for a safe that’s
discreet and secure, takes up minimal
space, and stays out of sight and out of
mind - it may be time to consider an
underfloor safe.
Deposit features make underfloor safes
an excellent solution for cash handling
LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | MAR/APR 2019
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including underfloor products at
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