Posted 8 January 2024
Safest key safe box to store outside?
We have a modern front door and it’s very easy to lock yourself out. Lived here a year and had several near misses but locked myself out for the first time today. What is the safest key box to store outside?
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The 4 digit ones are fairly easy to crack if you have a little bit of time and patience. The one linked I gave up on.....my friend purchased a flat last year and one of those key safes was present but the previous owner couldn't remember the code.
I spent about 35 mins and finally gave up in it. They ended up buying the same key safe as that demonstrated that it was a fairly secure unit.
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They can be had for about £10. I am aware of the ones disgused as a rock, however they would probably look out of place.
When you get locked out it gives you a good excuse to walk around your property and figure out alternative ways to enter - it's usual to conclude breaking a window will do the trick - that's how easy it would be for a burglar - would you neighbours react to the sound of breaking glass?