Luxury Safe FAQs

Start with what you're storing, its value, and the level of security you need. From there, the main variables are size, fire rating, and burglary rating.

We're happy to walk you through it. Call us at 800-207-2259 and tell us what you're storing, and we'll match you to the right safe.

Start with the burglary rating and the steel thickness in the door and body. For high-value contents, a UL TL-15 or TL-30 rated safe is the right benchmark.

Beyond the rating, look at the number of active locking bolts, deadbolts on the hinge side, lock type (mechanical dial, digital keypad, or biometric), relockers, and the drill-resistant hard plate behind the lock.

Yes. Most luxury safes offer customizable interiors with shelves, drawers, watch winders, jewelry trays, and specialty compartments.

Call us at 800-207-2259 to talk through the custom interior options available on the model you're considering.

It depends on the specific model's fire rating. Ratings range from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Check both the duration and the maximum external test temperature.

Rule of thumb: if you live in the city where fire response is fast, a 1-hour rating is usually enough. In a rural area where response times can be longer, a 2-hour rating is the safer choice, especially for irreplaceable documents.

Yes. Most safes have pre-drilled anchor holes in the bottom to bolt to a floor or platform. Some non-fire-rated models also have holes in the back to secure to a wall.

If you need help with installation, we have a network of professional safe installers across the country and can connect you with one in your area.

Check with your insurance company for coverage on the contents you plan to store. The burglary rating of the safe usually drives the insurance limits, so pick a rating that matches the value of what's going inside. Most insurers will insure contents up to the value the rating supports.

We've been in the safe business since 1948 and have sold more than 150,000 safes. We hold an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, offer honest pricing, and every luxury safe on our site is backed by real product expertise. Learn more about our luxury safe program.

Yes. Our team walks you through selection, customization, and any questions about installation. You can reach us by phone at 800-207-2259, by email at info@safeandvaultstore.com, or in person at our showroom in Spokane Valley, WA.

Yes. We build custom luxury safes tailored to your specific requirements, both for the security spec and for the aesthetic of the space it's going in. Whether it's a private residence or a business setting, we can match the safe to what you actually need.