Here we have a Chatwood Milner EDR safe circa 1966 (they don't make them like this anymore)…

Our Approach: Non-Destructive First

Our priority at Safebusters 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

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.

We’ve helped countless clients in Central London & South East, Hertfordshire regain access to their Ratner safes—whether for documents, jewelry, heirlooms, or business-critical materials.

Got called out to this lovely old John Tann safe. The customer had the keys but the door wouldn't open…