Where to put a safe and why you should bolt it down
A heavy safe that can be carried out of the house is not much protection. Placement and anchoring matter as much as the safe itself.
Good places for a home safe
- A closet, a basement floor or a utility room: out of sight and away from the front door.
- Against a wall or in a corner so it is harder to tip or pry.
- Avoid obvious spots such as the master bedroom closet shelf or under the stairs by the entrance.
Why bolt it down
- Thieves can carry off a small or medium safe and open it later.
- Anchoring to a concrete floor or into framing makes removal slow and noisy.
- Most safes have pre-drilled anchor holes.
Check before installing
- Floor strength: concrete is best, check wood floors and condo rules.
- Pipes and wiring in the wall or floor before drilling.
- Fire safes should not sit right next to a heat source.
- Strata and rental rules about drilling and anchoring.
How we help
- We deliver safes and can advise on placement and anchoring.
- Call us with the room, the floor type and the safe size.
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