Safes & vaults
Safes sold, installed, opened, and moved.
A-1 has been opening and servicing safes for generations. We sell the right safe for what you are protecting, install it properly, and open it when the combination is lost.
Safes we sell
We carry and order from Amsec, Gardall, and other established manufacturers, and we will explain the difference between a fire rating and a burglary rating before you buy.
- Home safes for documents, cash, and keepsakes
- Office and depository safes for daily receipts
- Gun safes, including California DOJ-approved models
- Jewelry safes with high burglary ratings
- Fire-rated safes with tested fire endurance
Safe services
- Safe opening when the combination is lost or the lock fails
- Combination changes on mechanical and electronic locks
- Lock upgrades from dial to keypad (and back)
- Bolt-down installation into slab or framing
- Safe moving — in-home, across town, or up stairs
Locked out of your safe?
Most electronic safe lockouts are a dead battery. Try a fresh 9-volt first — our safe combination guide walks through it. If that doesn't work, we open safes by manipulation where possible and drill only as a last resort, then repair the safe so it can be used again.
Common questions
Can you open my safe without the combination?
Yes. With proof of ownership we can open most residential and commercial safes, often without damaging them.
Is a fireproof safe also burglar-resistant?
Not necessarily. Fire and burglary ratings are tested separately. We'll help you match the rating to what you are storing.
Do you move safes?
Yes, with the right equipment for stairs and tight spaces. Call with the safe's approximate size and weight.
Services
Other services
Car keys & fobs
Chip keys, remotes, and fobs cut and programmed — usually under dealer price.Learn more about car keys & fobs
Lockouts
Home, auto, and business lockouts. No-damage entry, fast North County response.Learn more about lockouts
Rekeying & master keys
Rekey after a move or lost key. Master key systems for offices and rentals.Learn more about rekeying & master keys
Mailbox Medic
USPS F-spec cluster boxes sold, repaired, and replaced for HOAs and apartments.Learn more about mailbox medic
Commercial hardware
Panic bars, ADA hardware, buzzers, access control, and door closers.Learn more about commercial hardware
Need a locksmith?
Call the shop, or send a request for non-emergency work and we'll call you back during business hours.