Commercial Safes – Need to Know

Looking into purchasing a commercial safe? If so, you are taking the right steps in protecting your property. Whether you want the safe to hold loose cash, or you want the safe to keep valuables out of the wrong hands, a safe for your business is a great idea and a very wise investment. Not only will a safe protect your items from the wrong hands, but you can always at least temporarily protect your items from flooding and fire. 

Depending on what your personal concerns or preferences are, you might want a safe that has high ratings and thick locks that help prevent tampering. Or maybe you can go for something on the lower end of the price spectrum because you just want to keep some items hidden. Commercial safes offer the security you need. Now we will go over commercial safes and what you need to know in more detail, as well as some tips to finding the right safe for you.  

Take the Time to Research Options 

It’s important, when looking for a commercial safe, to have some understanding on the ratings. A safe could be on the lower end of the spectrum for cost, but it could still have the high-quality ratings you are looking for. You might also be concerned about size and material for a safe. Some safes may look small in appearance but they can hold a lot of items because there is a surprisingly good amount of space inside. Some safes look sturdy but because of the relatively thin metal sheets, it’s not that difficult to get inside of them. There are many different factors to consider when shopping for a commercial safe. 
As previously mentioned, with regard to commercial safes, you are going to want quality ratings. Check into safes that are largely resistant to burglary. You could find a safe that can protect thousands of dollars’ worth of items yet doesn’t have an alarm – this could be a B-rated safe. A different safe could protect a lot of money worth of valuables while also coming with an alarm. Just consider what is important to you and how much technology you want with your safe.  

Consider fire ratings for safes, too. You want to make sure that your cash and of course any paperwork and valuables are safe from events like fire so consider getting a safe that has a high fire safety rating. There are certain safes that guarantee security and protection of your items against a fire for a certain amount of time, so you don’t have to necessarily worry about smoke or moisture at least for some time. Again, looking for a good fire rating is important. 

Perhaps you could get a safe with a relatively mediocre fire safety rating because your bigger concern is preventing robbery. Smaller safes for more valuable items can certainly work – the point is, you will have different wants and needs and preferences from someone else, so a different safe might work for you. 

Think About Your Budget 

Another important factor to consider is price. If you want a dependable safe, you might be willing to spend a little bit more money than if you just wanted a safe to store some documents that are also stored online. You do not want to risk purchasing a cheap safe merely because you came across a great deal. Of course, cost should not be the only factor you consider by any means. You don’t’ want something that can easily be broken into or stolen just because you want to spend less – in the end, this will cost you more in loss. 

Consider Different Types of Locks

Something else to think about if you are about to buy a commercial safe is the kind of lock that will be the most beneficial for you. Many options in terms of digital locks are obtainable. Some commercial customers have an interest in electronic locks because they don’t rust or get jammed. On the other hand, mechanical dial locks, allow you to still get into your safe during a power outage. You could also get a combo of both of these aforementioned locks in one lock. This could certainly be beneficial to many. 

Commercial safes offer the security and protection you need and can help protect your items against fire, flooding or burglary. Make sure once you have your safe that you are careful to install it in a place that is concealed, such as in a wall or in the floor. If you do prefer for your safe to be difficult to remove, make sure it’s attached to something or too heavy for someone to lift. Commercial safes can be quite large in terms of size and difficult to carry, which is a good thing for anyone wanting to protect their items from burglary. And one more thing - when you do decide on a safe and then buy it, make sure to get a warranty and keep up with any maintenance. A locksmith can help with this.