How You Benefit from Commercial Safes
Businesses may be more prone to break-in’s than residential properties. This is because the thief reasons they stand to gain more from breaking into a commercial business. This may be true if you do not have the right security for your business and do not have your most important things safely locked away. If you don’t already have them, consider investing in commercial safes, in the event someone does break-in, your most important documents will be safe. These safes come in different styles, sizes and are made with different materials.
A commercial locksmith has a lot of experience in this area and can make sure your locks are ready and willing to aid you in this area. They know what works and what doesn’t. They know what should be stored where and how. Their wealth of knowledge and experience serves them well.
Below is a guide for those businesses in Arizona who are considering in investing in commercial safes for their business. Here are some of the different types of safes offered and what they are used for:
First of all, you should know that you can choose the shape, size and cost of your safe and we’ll help. Here are the safe options that you’ll have to choose from:
- Drop Safe
This is the type of safe you’ll often find in a retail environment or restaurant. They are used for small valuables, such as money. They can also hold important paperwork. These types of safes require a code be entered into a keypad to disengage the locking mechanism. - Fire Safe
We assume the name says it all. A fire safe is designed for the purpose of keeping your valuables safe during a fire. These safes are fire resistant and they have been professionally tested for efficiency and durability. The level of protection offered from a fire safe will vary based on different factors. This is why you’ll need to be careful about the one you choose. Give it serious consideration to ensure it is the right one for you. Feel free to consult with one of our expert locksmiths to find a fire safe that will suit your needs. One thing to keep in mind is just because it is resistant to a fire doesn’t mean it is resistant to being broken into. It may be good in one area but fail in another. These are important things to know when choosing a commercial safe. - Office Safe
This is similar to a drop safe and is used by similar types of establishments, restaurants and retail settings. They tend to have a high fire-rating and have been drop tested. Drop testing them helps them to determine whether or not a thief will be able to break in or not. Some office safes are bolted to the floor for added protection against theft. You will have the option of a freestanding safe or a bolted safe. - Media Safe
This type of safe helps to protect important data. A safe with the right temperature is what is most important when choosing a media safe. They are not resistant to extreme temperatures and can be damaged if it gets too hot in the safe. These must also be chosen with a great deal of research before the proper one is selected. - Under Floor Safe
Again, the name says it all. This type of commercial safe is placed underneath the floor. It is a great safe to have because a burglar will not know that it exists since it is concealed under ground. It would take them a long time to figure out what part of your floor the safe is under. We doubt that the burglar will take the time to figure this out. - High Security Safe
You can guess that this type of commercial safe is going to be amongst the most expensive. This is for a good reason though, they prove to be the most effective in keeping out intruders. Some come with multiple barriers that will prevent anyone from drilling into the safe. They also come with extra locking features, which will automatically deploy if unauthorized entry is recognized.
Hire a Commercial Locksmith
We spoke a little bit at the outset about using a locksmith to help you determine which type of commercial safe to invest in. Aside from them helping you find the best type of commercial safe, a commercial locksmith will be able to actually install the safe of your choice. Not just install it, rather they properly install it for you. They will use the right tools to handle the job. They understand better than anyone what type of things should go in the safe that you choose. Just because you’ve chosen a well-known, respected brand doesn’t mean that you’ll store the correct valuables inside of it. The last thing you want to do is store something and find out later that the safe you chose wasn’t the best option. That it actually ruined the contents. A commercial locksmith will help you make the right choice possible for whatever valuables you would like to store and keep in a safe place without being noticed.