Fireproof and Burglary Safes

Which Safe is Right for You?

Many people assume that all safes are basically the same, and that the only factors to consider are size and price. Nothing could be further from the truth! Safes vary widely in their design, construction, quality, and purpose. Do you know how to tell the difference? From a commercial or home security safe to floor safes to fireproof safes, Hoogerhyde Safe & Lock in Grand Rapids can help you select the right safe for your needs:

Selecting a Business or Home Security Safe
If you keep significant amounts of cash, jewelry, collectibles, or precious metals, then you should focus on burglary resistance. Loss from burglary is much more common than loss from fire.

Don’t be fooled! Some products that are called “safes” can be opened in just seconds with only a small screwdriver. Talk to the experts at Hoogerhyde who can explain the differences. Don't buy a safe that you can't see in person, because it might arrive scratched or dented, or it might have been completely misrepresented.

Fireproof Safes
Nearly everyone can benefit from having a fireproof safe at home. Fireproof safes are the perfect place to keep important documents like passports, car titles, tax records, wills or other legal papers, and insurance policies.

Keep in mind that although “fireproof” is a commonly used term, safes can really only be fire resistant. The degree of fire resistance varies widely, so it’s best to look for a rating by Underwriters Laboratories. “Factory tests” or “factory fire ratings” are usually biased and misleading.

Walk-In Vault Doors
If you are getting ready to build a new home, consider putting in a secure room or gun room. We install out-swing and in-swing vault doors by Fort Knox, American Security and Schwaub/Sentry. We often have used vault doors for the budget conscious. If your gun collection or coin collection is too big to fit into a safe, or if you would feel safer with a secure room, come to Hoogerhyde for your vault door.

Your Source for Quality Safes

• New, used, and antique safes
• Commercial safes
• Home security safe
• Burglary safes
• Cash handling safes
• Vault doors for secure rooms
• Fireproof safes and file cabinets
• "TL-rated" safes
• Floor safes
• Gun safes
• Data safes
• Low, medium, and high-security levels

Choose from proven brands you can trust:

• American Security Products
• A & B Safe
• Fire King
• Gardall
• Gary
• Phoenix
• Meilink
• NKL
• Schwab
• Securifort
• Sentry
• Used safes by all manufacturers

Safe and Lock Services

You’ll find our staff are among the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, with years of experience servicing safes and locks. Visit us for all your service needs:

• Combination changes
• Opening locked safes
• Service & repair
• Combination lock installation & service
• Electronic lock installation & service
• Fingerprint reader locks
• Safe moving & installation
• Refurbish antiques

We service all brands!