The short version. Sold Secure Key Safes Southampton with Keywise starts from £120 supplied and fitted, agreed before any work begins, with no call-out fee and no VAT. For anything urgent I aim to be with you in around 30 minutes across Southampton and the Waterside, and the number you call is answered by Bugsy himself.
The phrase ‘police-approved’ gets thrown around. The certification that actually matters is Sold Secure, the testing house that the police actively recommend for retail products. We only fit Sold Secure Silver or Gold rated key safes, plus higher-spec LPS 1175 models for properties needing extra protection.
The cheap £15 ones from the high street? Most can be levered open with a kitchen knife in under 30 seconds. We’ve replaced enough of them after break-ins to refuse to fit them. Insurance won’t pay out on losses where a non-rated safe was used.
Who key safes are for
- Elderly relatives, carers can let themselves in without a fistful of spare keys floating around the family
- Holiday lets & Airbnbs, guests get the code, no lockbox-on-railings horror
- Families with teenagers, nobody locked out, no hidden-under-the-mat moments
- Trades people, cleaners, dog walkers, controlled access, change the code monthly
- Dementia care, combined with a thumb-turn lock fit, transforms care visits
Where we fit it, the bit most installers get wrong
A key safe screwed onto a fence post next to the gate is a free key for any opportunist. We fit them:
- At chest height, never down low or near a window
- Out of street view, round the side, behind a planter, never on the front of the house
- Onto solid brick or concrete, with anti-tamper bolts, never into render or wood
- With the code printed at first install in front of you, then changed before we leave
The fitting process
- Free site visit, Bugsy walks the property, shows 3 sensible spots, you pick
- Quote up front, written. No surprises after.
- Fitted same day if convenient, 60-90 minutes including a cup of tea
- Code set with you, we show how to change it, you practise twice
- Photo of the install on request, share with carers/family who need it
- 5-year guarantee, if anything fails, we’re back, no charge
What it costs
From £120 supplied and fitted for a Sold Secure Silver model on solid brick. Higher-spec LPS 1175 models around £150. No call-out fee, no VAT surprises, written quote before we start.
Common questions
Will my insurance recognise it? Yes, if it’s Sold Secure rated. We always include the certification document so you can attach it to your policy.
Can I change the code after carers leave? Yes, that’s the point. We show you how before we leave. Most clients change every 3-6 months, or whenever a carer/cleaner moves on.
What if I lose the code? Call us. We open it without damage and re-set a new code, usually for the call-out fee only.
Areas covered
Southampton, Hythe, Totton, Fawley, Marchwood, Eastleigh, Romsey, Lyndhurst, Lymington, the New Forest, Bournemouth, Christchurch.
Call Bugsy for a free site visit: 07453 327708
Common questions
Are Sold Secure key safes actually insurance-approved?
Yes, but only if the safe carries a Sold Secure Silver or Gold rating, or an LPS 1175 rating. The certification is what insurers look for, not the phrase ‘police-approved’ printed on a box. When Bugsy fits a key safe in Southampton, Hythe, or anywhere in Hampshire, you get the certification document handed over so you can attach it straight to your policy. No paperwork, no payout, it’s that simple.
Can someone break into a key safe fitted outside my front door?
A cheap, unrated box screwed to a fence post? Probably yes, quickly. That’s why Bugsy won’t fit those. Sold Secure Silver and Gold models are tested to resist forced entry, and where you put it matters as much as the box itself. We fit them into solid brick with anti-tamper bolts, out of street view, never near a window. Done properly around Southampton and the Waterside area, they’re a proper deterrent, not a convenience for opportunists.
How much does it cost to have a key safe fitted in Southampton?
From £120 supplied and fitted for a Sold Secure Silver model on solid brick. LPS 1175 models are around £150. There’s no call-out fee, and the quote is written and agreed before Bugsy picks up a drill. No VAT surprises at the end, no extras for awkward positions. If the site visit changes anything, you’ll know before work starts, not after.
What happens if I forget my key safe code?
Call Bugsy. We open it without damaging the safe and re-set a new code, usually for the call-out fee only. More to the point, before we leave every install in Southampton, Totton, Fawley, or anywhere else we cover, we show you how to change the code yourself and have you practise it twice. Most customers update theirs every few months, or whenever a carer or cleaner moves on. Forgetting the original is rare, but it’s not a crisis.
Common questions
Are Sold Secure key safes actually insurance-approved?
Yes, but only if the safe carries a Sold Secure Silver or Gold rating, or an LPS 1175 rating. That’s what insurers look for, not the phrase ‘police-approved’ printed on a box. When Bugsy fits a key safe in Southampton, Hythe, or anywhere in Hampshire, you get the certification document handed over so you can attach it straight to your policy. No rating, no payout, I’ll tell you straight. Get this bit wrong and a loss simply won’t be covered.
Can someone break into a key safe fitted outside my front door?
A cheap, unrated box screwed to a fence post? Probably yes, in under 30 seconds. That’s why I won’t fit those. Sold Secure Silver and Gold models are tested to resist forced entry, and where you put it matters as much as the box. We fit into solid brick with anti-tamper bolts, at chest height, out of street view, never near a window. Done properly around Southampton and the Waterside, they’re a real deterrent, no drama for you, plenty for an opportunist.
How much does it cost to have a key safe fitted in Southampton?
From £120 supplied and fitted for a Sold Secure Silver model on solid brick. LPS 1175 models are around £150. There’s no call-out fee, and the quote is written and agreed before I pick up a drill. No VAT surprises at the end, no extras for an awkward position. If the free site visit changes anything, you’ll know before work starts, not after. That’s the whole point of walking the property first.
What happens if I forget my key safe code?
Call me. We open it without damaging the safe and re-set a new code, usually for the call-out fee only, day or night. More to the point, before I leave every install in Southampton, Totton, Fawley, or anywhere we cover, I show you how to change the code yourself and have you practise it twice. Most customers update theirs every three to six months, or whenever a carer or cleaner moves on. Sorted, no fuss.
Common questions
Are Sold Secure key safes actually insurance-approved?
Yes, but only if the safe carries a Sold Secure Silver or Gold rating, or an LPS 1175 rating. That’s what insurers look for, not ‘police-approved’ printed on a box. When Bugsy fits a key safe in Southampton, Hythe, or anywhere in Hampshire, you get the certification document handed over so you can attach it straight to your policy. No rated safe means no payout on a loss. I’ll tell you straight, the cheap ones won’t cut it.
Can someone break into a key safe fitted outside my front door?
A cheap unrated box screwed to a fence post? Probably yes, in seconds. That’s why I won’t fit those. Sold Secure Silver and Gold models are tested to resist forced entry, and where you put it matters as much as the box. We fit into solid brick with anti-tamper bolts, at chest height, out of street view, never near a window. Done properly around Southampton and the Waterside, they’re a proper deterrent, not a free key for opportunists.
How much does it cost to have a key safe fitted in Southampton?
From £120 supplied and fitted for a Sold Secure Silver model on solid brick. LPS 1175 models are around £150. There’s no call-out fee, and the quote is written and agreed before I pick up a drill. No VAT surprises at the end, no extras for an awkward position. If the free site visit changes anything, you’ll know before work starts, not after. No drama, all sorted up front.
What happens if I forget my key safe code?
Call me. We open it without damaging the safe and re-set a new code, usually for the call-out fee only. But before I leave every install in Southampton, Totton, Fawley, or anywhere we cover, I show you how to change the code yourself and have you practise it twice. Most customers update theirs every few months, or whenever a carer or cleaner moves on. Day or night, if you’re stuck, give us a ring.
Common questions
Are Sold Secure key safes actually insurance-approved?
Yes, but only if the safe carries a Sold Secure Silver or Gold rating, or an LPS 1175 rating. That’s what insurers look for, not the phrase ‘police-approved’ printed on a box. When Bugsy fits a key safe in Southampton, Hythe, or anywhere in Hampshire, you get the certification document handed over so you can attach it straight to your policy. No paperwork, no payout, I’ll tell you straight, it’s that simple. We always include it.
Can someone break into a key safe by my front door?
A cheap, unrated box screwed to a fence post? Probably yes, in seconds. That’s why we won’t fit those. Sold Secure Silver and Gold models are tested to resist forced entry, and where you put it matters as much as the box. We fit into solid brick with anti-tamper bolts, out of street view, never near a window. Done properly around Southampton and the Waterside, they’re a proper deterrent, not a free key for any opportunist walking past.
How much does it cost to have a key safe fitted in Southampton?
From £120 supplied and fitted for a Sold Secure Silver model on solid brick. LPS 1175 models are around £150. There’s no call-out fee, and the quote is written and agreed before Bugsy picks up a drill. No VAT surprises at the end, no extras for an awkward spot. If the site visit changes anything, you’ll know before work starts, not after. No drama, no surprises.
What happens if I forget my key safe code?
Call Bugsy. We open it without damaging the safe and re-set a new code, usually for the call-out fee only. More to the point, before we leave every install in Southampton, Totton, Fawley, or anywhere we cover, we show you how to change the code yourself and have you practise it twice. Most folk update theirs every few months, or whenever a carer or cleaner moves on. Sorted, day or night.
Bugsy Edwards
Founder, Keywise 24hr Locksmiths. Family-run on the SO45 Waterside.
This advice comes from a working locksmith, not a content writer. Bugsy answers his own phone, and was named the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner's 2024 Community Volunteer of the Year. 5.0 from 290 Google reviews.
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