You wouldn’t buy a phone without considering storage options. You wouldn’t buy a car without considering features. Most importantly, you wouldn’t go into either of these purchases ignorant to your budget, needs, and which of these various costs are worth it to you. Likewise, you shouldn’t go into a safe purchase without understanding your budget and security, and storage needs.

Fortunately, just like with phones, and cars, you’re armed with options across many budget ranges when it comes to home safes. Your overall satisfaction with your safe will increase if you educate yourself to make an informed decision about which safe best meets your needs. 

In today’s post, we’ll cover a list of needs many have when shopping safes, as well as how much you should budget for a safe when taking into consideration delivery, installation, accessories, and other factors.

Assess Your Needs

Before diving into the different price ranges for safes, it’s essential to assess your specific needs. This will guide you in determining what safe is best suited for you and what features you should prioritize (and which you can ignore). Here are some common considerations:

1. Size, and capacity: What are you looking to store in the safe? Smaller items like documents, and jewelry, or larger items like firearms? The size, and capacity of the safe can significantly impact the price, so make sure you’re not getting one that is too big or too small. Safes that only store documents, and cash are usually smaller and cost less, while safes for storing firearms, and bulky items tend to be larger and more expensive.
2. Security level: Not all safes provide the same level of protection. Basic safes may suffice for less-valuable items, but if you’re storing, something with high value (whether monetary or sentimental), you’ll want a safe with advanced security features like biometric locks, multiple bolts, and a higher fire/burglary rating.
3. Fire, and water resistance: Safes with fire, and water resistance provide additional protection for your items when it comes to natural disasters. The level of protection can vary, however, which influences the price. A minimum of 30-minute fire resistance is a good target for basic protection, with higher-rated models available for more demanding needs (or to provide better peace of mind).
4. Type of safe: There are several types of safes to consider as well, which also impact your budget depending on which one you choose. (Where you store the safe may also play a part in this decision.) Wall safes are ideal for placement behind paintings or furniture, floor safes are ideal for heavier items, gun safes are specifically designed for firearm safety, and portable safes are smaller, lighter and less expensive.

Find Your Budget Range

Costs are always going to vary depending on the type of safe you choose, the brand, and the retailer selling it, but there are some general price ranges to consider when making your decision. Here are the three general categories of safes, and their price ranges:

1. Budget-friendly safes ($300 or less): These are viable options for small, and less-valuable items. They typically feature basic lock mechanisms, and minimal fire, and water resistance.
2. Mid-range safes ($300-$1,000): Offering a balance of security, and affordability, safes in this tier often come with better locking mechanisms, increased protection and larger capacities. 
3. High-end safes ($1,000 or more): For high-value items or specific security needs, these safes are the way to go. Providing ultimate protection with advanced locking systems, and extensive fire, water and burglary resistance, high-end safes are built to withstand both natural disasters, and break-in attempts.

Consider Add-On Services

Another factor in your budget should be other related services like delivery, installation and accessories. At A-1 Locksmith, for example, we’re happy to provide a quote that includes safe delivery, and installation—and we have a variety of safe accessories we can recommend as well. Just make sure you ask about these costs ahead of time so you aren’t surprised later on and blow your budget. Upfront quotes, and estimates are a wise thing to pursue early in the budgeting process.

Determine Financing

Finally, you’ll need to figure out how you want to pay for your safe. If cash isn’t an option, a credit card will usually suffice. But there are often payment plans available as well. 

At A-1 Locksmith, we offer Affirm as a financing option. Whether you’re purchasing online or in store, you can use Affirm to buy now and pay later with flexible plans that fit your budget. You can easily manage everything associated with the purchase via an easy-to-use app, and you can get exclusive deals like minimal or low APR. Either way, we’ll work with you to ensure you get the best safe for your budget and security needs.

If you still have questions about how to budget for a safe or you’re ready to start looking at your options, visit one of A-1 Locksmith’s Dallas-Fort Worth locations today, or give us a call.

When it comes to bulky items like home safes, people have two choices: delivery or pickup. Each has advantages, depending on your situation. Let’s take a look at them, as well as the best company for your next home safe in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Benefits of Home Safe Delivery

The bigger the safe is, the more it makes sense for home delivery. After all, you’ll need to rent a truck, if you don’t already have one adequate for the job, for, some of the bigger safes available today, as they won’t fit in the trunk of your car. There are other factors that make safe delivery the better option. Here are some of the benefits of home safe delivery from A-1 Locksmith:

• They can be delivered inside the home in the room of your choice (even upstairs).
• You don’t have to worry about installation.
• Bolt-down service is included in every home safe install.
• Only a professional safe delivery team will be handling your safe.
• You’ll get in-home training before the team leaves.

Benefits of Home Safe Pickup

Of course, pickup makes more sense for certain situations. A-1 Locksmith is proud to offer curbside pickup for home safes as well. Here are some of the benefits of our home safe pickup services:

• A safe expert will load the safe in your car while you wait.
• You can usually pick up a safe faster than having a safe delivered.
• It’s an easy solution for smaller safes.
• You can get questions answered while you’re there.
• If you haven’t purchased yet, you can see the safe in person before you buy.

Choose A-1 Locksmith for Your Next Home Safe

At A-1 Locksmith, we’re proud to be the best safe delivery, and installation company in the DFW Metroplex. We provide all the benefits mentioned above for safe delivery, and safe pickup, as well as carry a wide selection of safes from top brands like Browning and Liberty. Whether you need a gun safe, jewelry safe or other type of safe, we’re here for you. Our safe experts can answer any question you may have, and we have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If you’re interested in a new safe, and have questions about delivery or pickup, give the A-1 Locksmith team a call today at (972) 284-7500.