Top 5 things to store in a home safe

THome safes are great for keeping valuables away from prying eyes. They come in all shapes and sizes, so if you’re considering a safe, you need to think about exactly what you want to store in there.

The last thing you want to do is buy a small safe only to find  you can’t fit everything in. Likewise, you don’t want to opt for one that’s too big, resulting in you paying for space you don’t need.

To help, the team of security experts at eSafes, have pulled together five of the most common things stored inside safes to get you started.

Passports

Replacing a passport can be a pain in the neck. Not only is it expensive, it can also take a long time. Why not save yourself the hassle and expense and store your passport in a home safe? This way you needn’t worry about losing it or forgetting where you last put it.

Keys

Thanks to technological advances, it’s never been more difficult to steal a car. But what if your car is parked on your drive? Opportunistic criminals will bargain on your keys being easily accessible (perhaps even eyeing them up through the window if you’ve left them on show) and break into your home to grab them before driving away with your car.

Depending on where you store your keys, they may not even need to break in. Hooking through letterboxes is a common technique and, these days, even standing by your front door using clever devices to transmit signals from keys inside and trick cars into opening.

The safest way to avoid being caught out? Any car keys, or spare keys that aren’t being used, should always be stored in a home safe. It’s the safest, most secure option.

Insurance documents

In the unfortunate event your home is damaged or destroyed as a result of fire, flood or natural disaster, you will need to make an insurance claim. But to do so, you need the appropriate documentation, detailing your household possessions. Keeping these vital documents (including any other important policies) in a home safe that’s fireproof is a great idea and will ensure they are kept safe, out of harm’s way, so you can make a successful claim.

Cash

Having cash in the house is always good for when an emergency strikes, but many people are unsure about how much they should keep in their home safe. As a guide, every safe is given a cash rating, determined by a range of factors, including:

• the resistance to be being moved
• the security and complexity of the lock
• the thickness and strength of safe walls and door
• the general build quality

If you intend on storing a specific high-value item or cash amount in your safe, you’ll ned to check with your insurer beforehand. It may be that a higher rating is required.

As a leading safe specialist, eSafes supply a wide range of AiS approved cash-rated home safes and can advise you on the best one for your needs, taking into consideration the amount of money you wish to keep at home. A safe with the AiS logo on it is generally a green light for automatic insurance approval.

Jewellery

Although many people opt for jewellery boxes and stands, home safes are a far more secure option for storing valuable and sentimental pieces. Safes are typically free-standing or bolted down but you can also get them in wall and floor varieties too, depending on the brand.

Home safes are great for various other items too, including copies of wills, paperwork, hard drives and more. For more information about what you can store in a safe, feel free to get in touch with the eSafes team on 0800 7832 328 or send an email to info@esafes.co.uk. On hand from 8.30am till 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, they will be more than happy to answer your questions. Or, if you’re ready to purchase a home safe, be sure to check out the extensive range of home safes online.