How Safe Are Home Safes?
Time For a Safer Alternative

Home safes, commonly known as safe boxes, can provide some level of protection against burglary and fire, but their effectiveness depends on several factors.

Burglary Protection: Home safes can deter burglars and provide a barrier against unauthorized access. However, it is important to note that no safe is completely "burglar-proof." Some safes are more resistant to break-ins than others. High-security safes, like those made of solid steel and equipped with complex locking mechanisms, provide better protection against burglary attempts. Additionally, it is advisable to bolt down the safe box to the floor, as it makes it extremely difficult for thieves to remove it from the premises.

Fire Protection: Home safes are designed to protect the contents from fires to varying degrees. Fire safes are constructed with fire-resistant materials and feature insulation layers that help maintain a lower internal temperature during a fire. The level of fire resistance can vary, ranging from 30 minutes to several hours. It is important to choose a safe that meets the specific fire protection requirements for your valuable items

It is worth noting that no safe is entirely impervious to fire or burglary, and determined criminals can find ways to bypass or compromise safe boxes given enough time, tools, or expertise. To enhance the security of your valuables, consider a combination of measures, such as storing them in a hidden and secure location, using a monitored security system, and obtaining insurance coverage for the contents.

At Smart Secure Storage @SG (“SSS@SG”), our vault walls are constructed with two layers of solid steel, reinforced concrete and solid brick. Together with half a meter each of reinforced concrete floor and ceiling, it will take a very determined thief a very long time to penetrate. In the meantime, our award winning on site in-house security personnel, with the help of over 100 cctv cameras throughout the property, would have discovered any potential breach. A fully sprinklered facility extinguishes the risk of fire from our vault. Given our 24-7 private access, SSS@SG is the logical choice to secure your valuables.

Contact us if you want to know more about our safe deposit boxes.