Why (and When) You Should Bolt Down Your Safe
Why (and When) You Should Bolt Down Your Safe
Don’t Just Lock It—Anchor It
Buying a high-security safe is a smart step toward protecting your valuables, but if that safe isn’t bolted down, you’re leaving a major vulnerability wide open. Whether it weighs 150 pounds or 1,500, an unanchored safe can still be tipped, pried, moved, or worse, stolen entirely.
Here’s Why Bolting Down Your Safe Matters:
1. Prevent Theft by Removal
Even a heavy safe can be tipped onto a dolly or dragged by two determined thieves—especially after hours when no one’s around. Once it’s out the door, it’s only a matter of time before it’s cracked open in private. Bolting it down eliminates that opportunity.
2. Resist Break-In Attempts
When a safe is secured to the floor, it’s much harder to pry open. Thieves often try to tip safes to gain leverage on the door or attack the underside. A bolted-down safe forces them to work at awkward angles, dramatically increasing the time and noise—required to force entry.
3. Insurance Compliance
Some insurance carriers require bolting down safes—especially for pawn shops, jewelry stores, or any business handling high-value goods. Failing to do so may affect your policy or payout in the event of a theft.
4. Safety and Stability
Beyond security, bolting down a safe prevents tipping accidents, particularly in homes or businesses where children or customers may be present. It’s a simple step that adds peace of mind.
When Should You Bolt It Down?
Immediately after installation — Don’t delay. The sooner it’s secured, the sooner you’re protected.
When placing a safe on wood, tile, or raised flooring, these surfaces are easier to breach or damage during removal.
If your safe weighs under 1,000 lbs — Any safe under half a ton can realistically be moved by two people if it’s not anchored.
In high-risk areas or businesses, Pawn shops, gun stores, and jewelry retailers should always bolt down safes, regardless of weight.
Professional Installation Matters
At SoCal Safe, we don’t just drop off your safe—we deliver and install it properly. Our team will secure your safe to concrete, wood, or structural flooring using heavy-duty anchors, ensuring maximum security and minimal impact to your property.
Ready to bolt down your peace of mind?
Contact Paul Gordon at 1-323-203-1615 or visit www.socalsafe.com to schedule your installation.
