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When it comes to keeping your small valuable items secure there isn't anything but much better than a wall safe so in this article I'm going to talk to about all of the different types of safes on the market and things you need to think about when buying a safe for your home.

There are lots of different types of safes available from digital safes to key operated safes and even ones that are now fire proof which is great if you have sensitive documents that you need to keep safe in your property.

We at mint locksmiths Bromley believes that it is very important to pick the right safe to fit your lifestyle and the value of the items that you want to keep safe. for example an entry-level safe would be no good for somebody looking to keep high-value pieces of jewellery safe or sensitive documents this is why we put together this guide to help you find your way through the many different safes on the market.

Here are some things you need to look for when choosing a safe for your home

Item 1 size of a safe

A lot of people went going out to buy a safe just look in the shop at one that they think will be suitable for their lifestyle without really given it a lot of consideration, but really you need to think about exactly what you want to put inside of your safe to know exactly what size you're going to need.

Example if you buy a standard small safe you will struggle to keep anything bigger than a small jeweler box inside so if you have sensitive computer equipment that needs to be kept under lock and key then this safe will be no good to you equally if you have sensitive documents that need storing this size safe will also be too small.

This is why you need to consider carefully exactly what it is you want to store inside of your home safe before you go out looking at what's available in the marketplace because you want to make sure that it fits your needs not only now but in the future.

Item 2 protecting your items inside

Unfortunately when people think of getting a wall safe they only think of the situation where they may be broken into and there are valuable or sensitive items will be stolen but this is not the only situation where you're safe needs to protect your belongings.

For example if a fire is to break out inside of your property and your safe is not fireproof then you will lose a lot of your valuable items inside especially if they are documents or sensitive computer equipment.

This is why you need to make sure that if you're keeping documents or anything that is sensitive to heat then you need to get a fireproof safe it is really not that expensive to get a fireproof safe nowadays with so many different manufacturers on the market.

One thing you do need to be aware of when choosing a fireproof safe is the amount of time it can be in the centre of a fire before the items inside become damaged for example there are safes ranging from 15 minutes to 2 hours so as you can see there's a dramatic difference between fireproof safes so you need to bear this in mind when choosing the one to suit you.

Item 3 digital or key entry

Now there's a lot of fuss when it comes to digital safes nowadays because so many people manufacture small safes that a lot of them are not up to the standard of which you would expect of an item that is purchased to keep your belongings away from the hands of criminals.

But unfortunately a lot of the safes on the market are just not up to the job there are lots of ways to get around a digital safe if it is of the lower end of the market this is why we highly recommend that you buy your safe from a reputable shop and not over the Internet.

Because if you get your safe from a reputable dealer you will know that you have the best quality digital safe available rather than something they bought cheap from the Far East.

If you are concerned about Digital safes then there are a lot of key operated safes on the market and depending on the amount you want to spend the depends on the security available on the safes.

Once again I would highly recommend you visit a local store that deals in security agreement and ask their advice as they will generally guide you in the right direction when it comes to key or digital safes.

Item 4 securing your safe

The biggest problem we come across as locksmith when it comes to safes in people's homes is the fact that they do not secure the safe properly to the wall if you do not have any experience with fixing items such as safes to the wall so that they are securely in place we highly recommend that you employ a tradesmen.

Because the safe is only as good as the fixing that holds it to the wall so if you're home is broken into and the burglaries able to remove the safe from the wall then they can take it away and have as much time as they like to try and break into it where as if it is fixed firmly to the wall there is no way of them removing it and take it away with them.

This sounds like a very obvious part of fitting a safe but you'll be surprised at the amount of people that cut corners and fit them with inadequate fixings.

We hope you found all of these tips useful when it comes to selecting a safe for your home if you need any further advice we highly recommend you visit a local security company as they should be able to advise you over any concerns you have when it comes to purchasing a safe for your home.