4 of the best safes to enhance security

Looking to ramp up security in your home or office? What better way than to invest in a safe?

Safes provide a secure storage solution for all manner of belongings – be it valuables or sentimental items, business records or equipment.

Depending on which you opt for, it may offer protection against theft, loss, fire and water damage, which is why it pays to do your research before you splurge on a safe.

Here we look at 4 of the best safes you can buy to maximise security for you and your family or workforce.

Electronic safes

If you’re constantly misplacing keys, an electronic safe is an excellent alternative to one with a key locking mechanism.

Although you won’t need a key to unlock the safe door, you will need to input the correct 4-6 digit combination on the electronic keypad. Get it right, and the door will open. Get it wrong, and you won’t be able to access the contents held inside the safe.

Electronic-locking safes are generally easy to use and program. You can change the code as often as you like, which is ideal if you’re worried security may have been compromised.

Biometric safes

Say goodbye to keys and codes with a biometric (fingerprint) safe.

All you need to do is place your finger on a reader and the system will scan it, comparing it with the prints already stored on the system. If the fingerprint is a successful match, the safe door will open. If the scanner doesn’t recognise your fingerprint, the door will remain closed.

One of the biggest benefits of this type of safe is that it’s impossible to clone someone’s fingerprint, which means opportunistic criminals won’t be able to get their hands on the contents held inside your safe.

Key safes

Do you work in a garage? Need somewhere safe to store your spare car keys or the keys to your business premises? Maybe your property is accessed by multiple people?

Whether you have one or hundreds of keys to stow, a key safe (also known as a key cabinet or store) is a fantastic investment and will allow you to keep your keys in a safe place – ready for when you need them.

For the elderly or vulnerable, an outdoor key safe is much safer than leaving a key under the doormat or a plant pot. Should carers or cleaners need to gain access to the property, they can use the combination to open up the key safe, take the key out and let themselves in, before returning it to the key store.

Key safes are also suitable for Airbnb hosts who rent their properties out to different people. If they’re not available on the day guests are due to arrive, they can pop the key in the key safe and send them the code.

Fireproof safes

If you have piles of papers lying around in your home office, or you’re looking for a secure place to keep cash from the till, it’s in your best interests to buy a fireproof safe.

Not only will a fire safe protect your hard copies against smoke and fire damage but it can also be used to secure other valuable items and money. Depending on the fire rating, it will offer protection for up to 2 hours.

Perhaps more surprisingly, installing a fireproof safe at your property will help you to save money – despite the initial investment. Many insurance providers reward their customers for taking the appropriate measures to safeguard their valuables with lower insurance premiums.

Ready to invest in a security safe?

Well, look no further than eSafes.

As a leading supplier of security safes from renowned brands, including (but not limited to) Burg Wachter, Phoenix Security, Rottner, Securikey and Yale, you’re sure to find something suitable on their website.