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Ultimately, you get what you
pay for, and increased levels of
security usually mean higher
prices. A cheap, entry level safe
will never be as secure as a more
advanced model.
4. DO I NEED MY SAFE
INSTALLED?
The answer is almost invariably
yes! In fact, many insurance
providers will insist that your safe
is professionally fitted to a solid
wall or floor.
Unsecured safes are inherently
vulnerable. The first action any
would-be thief is going to take is
to try and steal the safe itself – so
they can break into it off-site, at
their leisure. Permanently securing
your safe to a solid wall or floor
greatly enhances the protection it
offers.
Although you may be able
to install the safe yourself, the
safest option is to have the work
completed by an experienced
professional.
5. WHERE SHOULD I
POSITION MY SAFE?
There is no single ‘best place’
for a safe – it depends on a range
of factors, including:
• What you’re storing inside
• How often you need to access
the contents
• How big the safe is
• How heavy the safe is (heavier
safes will need to be installed
on the ground floor)
The single most important factor
here is making sure your safe is
properly secured to a solid wall or
floor.
6. WHICH IS THE BEST KIND
OF SAFE FOR ME – KEY
LOCKING, OR ELECTRONIC?
When it comes to the safe
locking mechanism, you’ve got a
few options.
These are:
• Key locking
• Mechanical combinations
• Electronic combinations
• Biometric
• All have their benefits and
downsides.
Whilst simple key locking and
mechanical combination safes tend
to be more cost-effective, electronic
and biometric locking mechanisms
provide significantly enhanced
security. Another downside with key
locking options is key management
– and the associated risks of losing
a key or having it stolen.
7. WHAT ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A SAFE?
All safes are different, and
there are a wide range of
useful additional features and
functionality you can look for.
These include:
• Water resistance – keeping
the contents dry in cases of
flooding.
• Fire resistance – protecting the
contents from fire damage.
• Automatic doors – where the
door opens automatically after
you have entered your code.
• Emergency keys – dual
locking safes often come with
emergency keys, which are
invaluable if you ever forget
your code.
• Movement alarms – that sound
as soon as a would-be thief
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need to
consider
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you’re
storing in
your safe’
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tries to tamper with the safe.
• Internal lights – so you can
always find what you’re looking
for inside.
• Shelving, drawers and
pockets – helping you to keep
things organised inside.
• Additional lockable
compartments – providing an
extra layer of security for high
value items.
• Linings – soft linings help to
protect valuables and jewellery
from scratches and damage.
EXPERT GUIDANCE FROM
SAFE & VAULT COMPANY
Need a helping hand finding the
perfect safe for your home and
business?
You can depend on Safe & Vault.
We supply, install and service
hundreds of safes to customers
around the UK and overseas. All
our safes tested and graded to
the latest EN1143-1 standards –
with products suitable for every
home and business. Our team has
more than 50 years’ experience
in the security sector, and we’re
trusted by banks, government
departments, police forces, alarm
companies and ATM providers
across the country and beyond.
Whatever your requirements,
you can come to us secure in the
knowledge that you’re in safe
hands!
For further information, browse
through our safes online, visit our
Leeds Showroom, or get in touch
with our team today on 0113
274 4627 or by email at sales@
safeandvaultcompany.co.uk.