Floor Safes

• Q: Are floor safes fireproof?

  A: Floor safes are great for burglar protection but only offer limited protection against fire. The 5 sides of the safe are surrounded by concrete and will protect the heat from getting inside as long as it is installed correctly (3” of concrete around all sides). The door however is exposed and ...

• Q: Are floor safes waterproof?

  A: Floor Safes are not waterproof. They can be water-resistant, but if there was a flood, water will most likely get inside. This will damage or destroy your contents including important papers, cash, and valuables. We recommend you keep important items and valuables in zip lock bags or Tupperwar...

• Q: Can I install a floor safe in a wood floor?

  A: Yes, it is possible to install a floor safe in a wood floor. A floor safe installed in concrete will be more secure, but if you do not have a place to install it in concrete, a wood floor is a good alternative. The benefit is that it is still hidden in the ground, making it difficult for someo...

• Q: Do you have a floor safe with a drop slot?

  A: For businesses that want to deposit checks and cash into a safe, we have some floor safes available with a drop slot. The safe is installed in the concrete to keep it hidden and a cover plate goes over the top to keep it flush with the floor. There is a drop slot cut into the door to accept ch...

• Q: Do you sell used floor safes?

  A: Because floor safes are installed in the concrete, it ends up being a permanent installation. This means we do not get used ones. We do sometimes receive in scratch and dent models that we sell at a discount. You can check them out here: https://www.safeandvaultstore.com/collections/used-saf...

• Q: How do you hide a floor safe?

  A: We recommend finding a place to install your floor safe that nobody would generally look. Installing a floor safe in the concrete in the basement with a rug over the top will keep someone from easily finding it. The garage may be another place to install it, but it may not be the ideal place b...

• Q: How do you install a floor safe?

  A: If you are handy, floor safes can be easy to install. If not, we recommend hiring a general contractor or hiring a safe installer. If you are going to be installing it yourself, we recommend following our floor safe installation guide which has some floor safe installation tips for do-it-yours...

• Q: How much does a floor safe cost?

  A: It all depends on what size you need and the lock type you are looking for. We have floor safes that range in price starting at $80.00 and go all the way up to $1,700.00. Our prices include free shipping.

• Q: I have a floor safe body; can I buy just the door or lid?

  A: Yes, if you have an AMSEC(STAR) or Hayman floor safe body installed in the concrete, we can sell you the door or lid only. Please call us at 800-207-2259 so we can verify that your floor safe body will work with the doors/lids that we sell.

• Q: I have a floor safe door; can I buy just the body?

  A: Yes, we sell floor safe bodies from AMSEC (STAR) and Hayman. Please call us at 800-207-2259 so we can verify that your door will fit on the floor safe bodies that we sell. You can view the floor safe body options available here: https://www.safeandvaultstore.com/collections/body-only

• Q: I want to store a rifle in a floor safe, do you have any options?

  A: Most floor safes are not large enough to store a rifle. We can build a custom floor safe to your specifications to hold your valuables, paperwork, and a rifle or two. Please call us at 800-207-2259 and we can get a custom quote on a rifle floor safe.

• Q: What are the pros and cons of a floor safe?

  A: Pros Great burglar protection. Hidden from view. Take up much less real estate in a home or business. Cons Not fire-rated or waterproof You will need to kneel on the floor to open. Dust, dirt, and, moisture can be an issue because of where they are typically installed.

• Q: What brands of floor safes do you sell?

  A: We carry floor safes from most major brands including American Security (AMSEC), Barska, Gardall, Hayman, Hollon, Perma-Vault, Protex, Stealth, Tracker Safe, and more.

• Q: What is a construction seal?

  A: Hayman Safe offers a construction seal for those who want to install a floor safe for new construction. It is installed at the factory and prevents debris from falling into the body of the safe during new construction. It also prevents workers from falling into the open hole.

• Q: What is a floor safe?

  A: A floor safe (also called an in-ground floor safe) is designed to be hidden in the floor and installed in the concrete. The only thing exposed is the safe door. There is a cover plate that goes over the top to keep it flush with the floor. A rug can sit over the top to keep the safe hidden fro...

• Q: What lock should I buy for my floor safe?

  A: The best choice for a lock type that will work for you depends on your needs. If you are not getting in and out of the safe a lot (maybe once or twice a month), the dial combination lock (mechanical lock) will work just fine. It does take longer to get into the safe, but once you practice the ...