Top 10 Best Home Safes for 2024
With the value in personal belongings ever increasing it is important to consider the secure storage of jewellery, watches, tablets and other technology. Along with valuables you may have cash and personal items that hold high sentimental value.
Choosing the right Home Safe is essential as the purchase of a safe might only be a one off buy. We have completed our review of the Top 10 Home Safes to buy for 2024. Increasing your home security is essential for greater peace of mind along with keeping your valuables and money secure.
Important things to consider when selecting Home Safes
- Cash/Valuables Insurance Rating
- Capacity (Volume)
- Locking Type
- Anchoring Position (Base or Back Wall)
At SimplySafes we have an excellent range of Home Safes to suit all requirements and budgets for a home or business. We also offer a professional installation service for home safes, most of the safes in the top 10 below can be anchored to the floor or wall (brick wall or stud wall).
At number one is the Burton EuroVault Aver S2 Size 2K, the Aver is available in 6 different sizes and either key or electronic locking.
AiS Approved Safe
The Eurovault Aver has been approved by the Association of Insurance Surveyors (AiS). This is ideal when you are confirming details with your insurance company and the storage of money and valuables. The Burton Aver is a great safe to choose to improve your home security and the Aver is currently at a good price.
Pros and Cons of the Aver S2 2K in Summary
- Cash rating £4,000 / valuables rating £40,000
- High Security Double Bitted Key Lock – 2 keys included
- Certified by ECB.S class S2 according to EN 1445
- 1 removable shelf included
- Additional protection by manganese steel anti-drilling plate
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- No fire resistance
In second place is the Mini Vault Gold S2-0K from Securikey, the Mini Vault is available in 4 different sizes and either key or electronic locking.
Double Wall Construction
The Mini Vault has been manufactured with a double walled steel door and body, it has also been filled with fire resistant material. The safe can be installed to the floor and wall for added security.
Pros and Cons of the Mini Vault Gold S2-0K in Summary
- AiS Insurance Approved
- Cash rating £4,000 / valuables rating £40,000
- Double Bitted Key Lock – EN1300 Approved
- Certified Security Level S2 according to EN 14450
- Felt lined interior
- Interior light included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- Not fire resistant
In third place is the Phoenix Fortress SS1181E, the Fortress is available in 5 different sizes and either key or electronic locking.
Anti-Drilling Plates
The Fortress security safe has been fitted with anti-drilling plates and internal hinges for added protection and security.
Pros and Cons of the Fortress SS1181E in Summary
- Cash rating £4,000 / valuables rating £40,000
- AiS Insurance Approved
- Digital electronic lock (EN 1300 approved)
- Certified Security Level S2 – EN 14450
- 1 removable shelf included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- No fire resistance
In fourth place is the Chubbsafes Homesafe 35EL, the Home Safe is available in 6 different sizes and either key or electronic locking.
30 Minutes Fire Protection
The Homesafe from Chubbsafes is a fireproof safe with 30 minutes fire protection for paper documents. Along with the cash and valuables Insurance rating the Home Safe provides an excellent all round, secure home safe.
Pros and Cons of the Homesafe 35EL in Summary
- Certified by ECB.S class LFS30P according EN 15659
- Cash rating £4,000 / valuables rating £40,000
- AiS Insurance Approved
- High security digital electronic lock (EN 1300 approved)
- 1 removable shelf included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- Not largest internal volume
In fifth place is the Chubbsafes HomeVault S2 25K, the HomeVault is available in 3 different sizes and is either a key or electronic locking.
Certified S2 class in accordance to EN 14450
The Chubbsafes HomeVault has been certified by ECB.S and is an ideal safe for the home or office. The digital electronic lock version can be programmed with a mastercode and a usercode.
Pros and Cons of the Chubbsafes HomeVault in Summary
- Certified in accordance with European Standard EN 14450 to burglary resistance Level S2
- Cash rating £4,000 / valuables rating £40,000
- AiS Insurance Approved
- High security EN 1300 Class A Double Bitted Key Lock
- 1 removable shelf included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- Not fire resistant
In sixth place is the Burton LFS Home Safe Size 1E, the LFS is available in 3 different sizes is only available in a keypad lock as a locking option.
Certified Class CEN Grade 0 according to EN 1143-1
The Burton LFS Home Safe is a high security Eurograde 0 Safe ideal for storing cash and valuables. The LFS has the added feature of 30 minutes fire protection for paper documents, The Eurograde 0 from Burton is an excellent safe to keep your cash, valuables and documents secure.
Pros and Cons of the Burton LFS Home Safe Size 1E in Summary
- Certified by ECB.S class LFS30P according EN 15659
- Cash rating £6,000 / valuables rating £60,000
- AiS Insurance Approved
- Digital lock (EN 1300 approved)
- 1 removable shelf included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- Limited internal capacity (Volume)
In seventh place is the Chubbsafes AlphaPlus M15E, the AlphaPlus is available in 3 different sizes and either key or digital electronic lock types.
Electronic Lock with Override Key
The AlphaPlus is supplied with a digital electronic lock and it has the added feature of an emergency manual override key if the batteries run flat or if you forget the usercode. The AlphaPlus has a modern design and would look ideal in the home or office.
Pros and Cons of the Chubbsafes AlphaPlus M15E Homesafe in Summary
- Cash rating £3,000 / valuables rating £30,000
- Concealed internal hinges for increased security
- Easy to use digital electronic lock
- Manual override key supplied
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- Limited fire protection time
In eighth place is the Insafe S2 16K, the S2 is available in 7 different sizes and either key or digital electronic locking.
Steel Anti-Drilling Plates
The S2 from Insafe has been constructed with steel anti-drilling plates and it has 3-way boltwork with 28 mm chrome plated locking bolts for added protection. The Insafe S2 provides great value for money and ideal to secure your cash and valuables.
Pros and Cons of the Insafe S2 16K in Summary
- Cash rating £4,000 / valuables rating £40,000
- AiS insurance approved
- Concealed internal hinges for increased security
- High security key lock tested to European Standard EN1300 – 2 keys supplied
- 1 removable shelf included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- Not fire resistant
In ninth place is the BurgWachter CityLine C 310 K, the CityLine is available in 3 different sizes and either key or digital electronic locking.
Double Walled Construction
The CityLine is constructed from fire retardant material (DIN 4102) and has a double wall construction. This is ideal to protect your cash and valuables.
Pros and Cons of the BurgWachter CityLine C 310 K in Summary
- Cash rating £2,000 / valuables rating £20,000
- Double walled body and door
- High security key lock – 2 keys supplied
- 1 removable shelf included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Not Included)
- Not fire resistant
In tenth place is the De Raat DS 6540E Domestic Home Safe, the Domestic is available in 4 different sizes and either key or digital electronic locking.
Concealed Internal Hinges
The Domestic Home Safe is constructed with concealed internal hinges for increased security along with solid boltwork with 18 mm live locking bolts.
Pros and Cons of the De Raat DS 6540E Domestic Home Safe in Summary
- Cash rating £2,000 / valuables rating £20,000
- Double walled body and door
- Easy to use digital electronic lock
- 1 removable shelf included
- Can be anchored via the base or back wall (Fixing Bolts Included)
- Not fire resistant
If you would like further help in the selection of home safes then please do not hesitate to contact us.
See our top reviewed security and fireproof safes of 2024 blog for further guidance on the best safes of 2024.
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