Emergency Locksmith & Safe Opening Service
Read our blog for a sample of some of the safes we have recently attended. With over 30 years of experience cracking safes, our safe engineer specialises in opening, fixing and installing every kind of safe.
If you're locked out of your home.
Safebusters emergency locksmith and safe opening services, . We are based in Ware and Hertford and aim to reach emergencies within 30mins, depending on work flow. We also provide services for lock repairs, installations, and security upgrades.
Considerations when hiring a locksmith- Safebusters our Locksmith Service
Emergency vs. non-emergency: If it's not a critical situation, consider booking during standard business hours (typically 8am-6pm) to potentially save on costs.
Call-out fees: Many locksmiths charge a call-out fee for emergency service, Safebusters DONT our prices are clear and will be agreed before booking.
Lock type: The type of lock will affect the cost and time it takes to open or replace.
Damaged lock: If the lock is damaged, the cost could increase to include repair or replacement, if reuired Safebusters will agree before doing any work.
Insurance: Some homeowner's insurance policies may cover the cost of locksmith services for lost keys or break-ins. Check your policy before contacting a locksmith.
Gun Cabinet
A customer had lost the keys to these two gun cabinets, both very different in design and locking mechanisms…
Chatwood Milner EDR Safe
Here we have a Chatwood Milner EDR safe circa 1966 (they don't make them like this anymore)…
Chubb Book Room Door Safe
We received a call to attend and make keys for this as the builders had lost both keys…
Six Lever Brass Lock
Our safe engineer Will picking an old six lever brass lock in this beautiful circa 1900’s safe…
How to Open a Ratner Safe – The Professional Way
Our Approach: Non-Destructive First
Our priority at Safebusters.c.uk is always non-destructive entry. This means we aim to open your safe without damaging it or its contents. Using specialist tools and decades of experience, we can often decode or manipulate the lock mechanism to get your safe open smoothly and safely.
If non-destructive entry isn’t possible, we’ll always explain the options before proceeding with minimal
Milners Safe
The Milners safe originates from the 1830s, a British family run company, known for their beautiful, fire-proof designs…
Withers Brothers Safe
Withers Brothers safes date back from the late 1800’s, extremely popular safe then and currently, renowned for their build quality…
Under Floor Safe-Safebusters.co.uk
Safebuster.co.uk received a probate job to open an under floor Safe, as often happens, involved the executor of a will discovering a safe—this time an underfloor safe—with the combination unknown.
Fortunately, I was able to attend and open the safe for the client. Just as well, too—it was filled to the brim with jewellery the executor had no idea existed.
As the client rightly said to me, “The cost of the safe opening comes off the estate!” Very happt customer.
Dudley Safe Opening
Our Approach: Non-Destructive First
Our priority at Safebusters.co.uk is always non-destructive entry. This means we aim to open your safe without damaging it or its contents. Using specialist tools and decades of experience, we can often decode or manipulate the lock mechanism to get your safe open smoothly and safely.
If non-destructive entry isn’t possible, we’ll always explain the options before proceeding with minimal-impact methods.
Why Choose Us to Open Your Ratner Safe?
✅ Expertise with antique and modern safes
✅ Fully insured and certified technicians
✅ Emergency and scheduled appointments available
✅ Discreet and professional service
We’ve helped countless clients across South East, Hertfordshire regain access to their Ratner safes—whether for documents, jewelry, heirlooms, or business-critical materials.
Safebusters & John Tann Safe
Got called out to this lovely old John Tann safe. The customer had the keys but the door wouldn't open…
🛡️ Epic Cash Drop Safe Rescue at Safebusters– No Replacement Needed!
Here we have an Epic cash drop safe where the owner had forgotten the combination…
Chubb Grade One Safe-Safebusters.co.uk
Chubb grade one safe picked open and restored. Embankment.
Chubb Lemington Safe-Safebusters.co.uk
Chubb Lemington Safe opened and given new combination, West London.
German Stuv Safe
We were called to this German Stuv document safe by a third party. The job itself was in the financial heart of the city…
SLS Safe Opened at Hatton Garden Jewellers
We received an emergency call from a jewellers in Hatton Garden who had a VIP customer coming in to pick up a very special piece of jewellery…
