Should a safe be bolted down?

Bolting your safe to the floor of your home enhances the security of your safe tremendously. When not bolted to the ground, criminals are able to knock the safe on its side and use the leverage of their body-weight to pry it open.

Can I bolt my safe to the wall?

If your safe has pre-drilled holes at the back then you’ll be able to bolt your safe to the wall yourself. Similar to a floor safe, you’ll need a solid wall to secure your safe to, ideally concrete or brick to bolt your safe onto.

Can you bolt a safe to the floor?

For additional security, you can bolt the safe to your floor by securing it to a wood or concrete foundation with strong bolts. If you pick the right spot for your safe and affix it to the floor properly, you will make sure would-be burglars do not abscond with it.

How much does it cost to bolt down a safe?

The standard pricing for moving a safe range from $175 to $525. Prices are based on the: Weight and dimensions of your safe. Distance to where it will be delivered.

Can home safes be stolen?

Solid and sturdy, safes keep your valuable items from getting stolen as well as protecting them from other accidents. But simply buying a safe and putting your possessions in it is not enough. You will need to take some additional precautions to further increase the security because an entire safe can also be stolen.

How heavy does a gun safe have to be to not bolt down?

They must comply with the requirements as outlined in category A and B for New South Wales. Firearms must be stored in a locked container constructed of solid steel or solid timber, and securely fixed to the frame or floor of a permanent building if it weighs less than 150kg. The bolt of the firearm must be removed.

Can you mount a safe to drywall?

The safe installers will have to drill holes through the back of your safe at the precise location of the studs in your wall. You don’t want to anchor your safe into sheetrock only. Sheetrock doesn’t make for a good anchoring material, and the screws holding your safe to the wall could be easily torn out.

Can I hire someone to move a safe?

Bekins Moving Solutions is an experienced mover who knows how to move everything from fragile vases to hefty gun safes during the course of your residential or commercial move. Have questions about moving your gun safe during your move? Call Bekins Moving Solutions at (877) 594-1187 today!