Emergency Locksmith & Safe Opening Service
Read Safebusters blog for a sample of some of the safes we have recently worked on. With over 30 years of experience cracking safes, our safe engineer specialises in opening, fixing and installing every kind of safe.
Phoenix Fire Chief Safe Opened Using Non‑Destructive Techniques-Safebusters
Safebusters was contacted by a local business that had lost the keys to their Phoenix Fire Chief Safe and required urgent access to important documents. The client was keen to ensure the safe’s fire rating, security features, and overall condition were not compromised.
Our experienced safe engineer attended the site and carried out a full assessment of the locking mechanism. Using specialist non‑destructive entry (N.D.E.) techniques, the safe was opened successfully without drilling or damage, preserving both its integrity and value.
Once access had been restored, a new lock was fitted, and replacement keys were supplied on site, leaving the safe fully secure and operational. The client was able to regain immediate access while maintaining the safe’s manufacturer protections and long‑term reliability.
This case highlights Safebusters’ commitment to professional, non‑destructive safe opening, particularly when working with high‑security, fire‑rated safes such as the Phoenix Fire Chief range. .
How to Open a Ratner Safe – The Professional Way
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
Dudley Safe Opening – Expert Solutions from Safebusters.co.uk
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.
John Tann Safe – A Lesson in Patience and Precision from Safebusters in London
Got called out to this lovely old John Tann safe. The customer had the keys but the door wouldn't open…
SLS Safe Opened at Hatton Garden Jewellers – VIP Jewellery Saved!
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…
Vault Door Opened with zero damage
Recovering a lost combination on a substantial book room/ vault door. The door hadn’t been in use for many years…
John Tann Safe opening -Central London
🧰 John Tann Safe Opening by SafeBusters
Scenario: A vintage John Tann safe at a builders’ merchant wouldn’t open despite having the keys.
Method Used:
Drilled a small 6 mm probe hole.
Inserted an endoscope to inspect boltwork.
Boltwork appeared to retract correctly, but the door still wouldn’t budge.
Eventually used a forklift to gently tug the door open.
Cause of Issue: The door had sagged by ~2 mm, and a tiny scrap of paper jammed the bottom boltwork.
Outcome: Safe opened successfully with no damage and restored to working order.