One or two holes, typically visible on the face of the safe door or on top of the body.
Fired external re-locker: Must be drilled.
The hole is typically not in a visible location.
Fired internal re-locker: The safe usually must be drilled, which involves one minor hole that gets filled.
Dial or keypad is smashed: With “tech tricks” we can frequently make a good connection to either the broken dial spindle or the electronic lock wire, allowing us to open the vault with no further damage.
Here are some of the common issues we handle: Valuables are secure inside, but the safe can no longer be opened using standard procedures. This locks up the safe’s internal mechanisms. An internal device called a re-locker may be set off or “fired”. When a thief attempts to break into a locked container, or someone attempts to open it using any method other than the combination or key, the lock usually gets damaged. A knowledgable technician would have dialed the lock open in about five minutes! Common Scenarios for Opening Damaged Safes When we delivered a new safe to him, we determined the reason his old safe would not open: One wheel in the lock was off by two numbers. Unable to open the safe in a legitimate way, the locksmith completely destroyed the unit by sawing it open, then charged his customer $1200. The safe will not be damaged, cost will be moderate.Ī West Michigan “Locksmith” responded to a customer who could not open his safe.
Lost keys for safe deposit type lock: We’ll drill through the key hole the lock will need to be replaced.
This safe opening procedure will be a higher cost. This usually involves one minor hole which gets filled, and the hole is typically not in visible location. If we are unable to manipulate the lock open, we can open the safe by drilling. If the safe is undamaged, cost will be moderate.
Lost combination for dial lock, no records: We can sometimes manipulate the lock to open by hand or by machine.
Numbers known, unknown dialing sequence: If the safe has no damage, we can determine the opening sequence and open the locked safe at a very small cost.
In this case, if the same has not been damaged, cost is minimal.
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Lost combination for electronic locks with manufacturer assistance: We can get a reset or override code from some manufacturers if the serial number is available.
In this case, if the original factory-set combo has not been changed, and there is no damage to the safe, the cost for opening your locked safe is minimal.
Lost combination for dial locks with manufacturer assistance: We can get original combinations from some manufacturers if the serial number is available.
Common Scenarios for Opening Locked Safes The most effective safe opening technique can be employed if the technician is able determine the specific problem. That, along with the security level of the safe, affects cost. The problem determines the required opening method. Methods for opening safes can be extremely simple or very difficult depending on the specific problem and the unit’s security rating. Before you call us, go to the Safe Lock Identification section of our website to help figure out what you have. If you have a safe that you cannot get open, knowing the manufacturer, model and type of lock are very important. Determine What Type of Safe & Lock You Have There are numerous reasons why folks cannot get into their locked safe – lost combination, numbers known but dialing sequence unknown, lock failure, damage from break-in, dried up lubrication gumming up the moving parts, fired re-lockers, disconnected boltworks, door jammed for one reason or another – the list goes on. Opening locked safes and damaged safes is a very specialized field, beyond the scope of most locksmiths.