Safe supply and installation: selection, delivery and anchoring
A safe must fit its contents, location and delivery route. External dimensions do not define usable capacity, and weight alone does not confirm suitable protection. A complete job joins selection, placement and appropriate fixing.
Describe use and general scope
State the general use: documents, personal items, keys or business storage. No valuables inventory or exact cash amount is needed initially. Number of safes and usable space help selection.
Distinguish supply with installation from fitting an already owned safe. For supplied equipment, model, dimensions and weight matter. Removal of an old safe must be specified separately.
Distinguish protection and evidence
Burglary resistance and fire protection are different properties. Check the performance tested and stated for the specific model. A heavy steel box or a general security-cabinet label does not replace appropriate evidence.
If insurance conditions apply, confirm the required model and installation evidence before ordering. A resistance grade does not establish a universal Swiss insured amount. The quote should identify the model and supporting evidence.
Check capacity and placement
Plan internal space around the use without listing sensitive contents. Folders, shelves and compartments reduce usable capacity. Door opening, handles and hinges need clearance outside the cabinet.
Check floor loading and fixing surface for the safe and planned contents. If construction is unknown, assess suitability. Suitable dimensions alone do not confirm load capacity.
| Measurement or detail | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | Folders, compartments and usable storage |
| External dimensions | Placement and route restrictions |
| Weight | Handling equipment and load capacity |
| Door movement | Opening, use and clearance |
Describe the complete delivery route
Kerbside delivery, placement and anchoring are separate services. Describe the route from the vehicle to the intended position. Doorways, stairs, bends and lift dimensions can matter more than distance.
A lift needs sufficient space and capacity. For stairs or tight routes, the specialist defines equipment and staffing. Do not treat your own work or unknown transport costs as free.
Match anchoring to model and substrate
Installation follows the specific safe's instructions. Floor or wall fixing, designated points and materials must fit. Furniture panels, screed and structural concrete differ; a universal screw count is not suitable planning.
Consider services, underfloor heating and other building elements before drilling. If suitable anchoring is impossible, assess another position or solution before ordering. For rented premises, coordinate necessary building-work consent early.
Choose locking and everyday operation
Key and electronic locks differ in use, permissions and loss handling. Multiple users or changing responsibilities affect selection. An initial preference is enough; real codes and key details remain confidential.
Have operation, batteries and problem procedures explained. Alarm connections and internal lighting must be planned explicitly. Do not independently modify the cabinet, as performance and evidence can be affected.
Compare models and complete installation
Compare models with equivalent usable capacity and documented protection. Identify delivery, placement and anchoring separately. A collection price is not equivalent to a usable installation.
Include lifting equipment, additional staff, surface work and old equipment removal. Clarify installation evidence and how an unsuitable location is handled. General averages hide these differences.
| Item | Compare |
|---|---|
| Safe | Model, capacity, lock and evidence |
| Placement | Route, weight and equipment |
| Anchoring | Substrate, fixing and building work |
| Handover | Checks, operation and installation evidence |
Prepare and accept installation
Prepare count, general use and required capacity. Put placement, route restrictions and known substrate conditions in one overview. Identify existing models and insurance requirements without confidential contents lists.
Before delivery, confirm suitability, transport and responsibilities. At handover, check condition, placement and locking with the specialist. Keep product documents and agreed installation evidence for support and insurance clarification.
Frequently asked questions
Is a heavy safe automatically sufficient?
No. Model evidence, protection, anchoring and location need joint assessment.
Must I list exact valuables?
No. General use and capacity are enough initially. Insurance details are coordinated separately and securely.
Does burglary resistance include fire protection?
They are separate properties. Check evidence for the offered model.
Can a supplied safe be installed?
Yes, after checking model, condition, route and fixing. The scope can be installation without a new purchase.
Does delivery always include placement?
No. Kerbside delivery, placement and anchoring are agreed separately.
What route details does the installer need?
Floor, stairs, narrowest passages and any lift dimensions and capacity. Technical uncertainties are checked at a visit.
