Hayman Safe Company has been making innovative products for decades now and their floor safe line doesn’t disappoint. With interchangeable doors and the option to upgrade to up to 1-1/2″ thick steel, these are by far the thickest steel floor safes in the entire industry. When combined with their high quality locking mechanism, the security is unparalleled. In these Hayman Floor Safe Reviews, I’ll help you understand exactly what makes these floor safes some of the toughest in the industry.
Lock – Hayman Floor Safe Reviews
UL Approved High Security Mechanical Lock – S&G
First and always most important for any floor safe is the lock. Hayman offers the classic S&G Type 2 UL Approved high security Mechanical Lock. S&G is the oldest and most reputable lock company in the United States. This three number combination lock is built to last forever and is known for its longevity and reliability. I highly recommend this lock for floor safes as they are installed in the ground. If your home ever experiences a fire, the water from the fire hose can damage electronic locks. You’ll have a much better chance of getting into your safe with this S&G Mechanical Lock.
Hard Plate and Re-Locker
This mechanical lock is also protected by both a hard plate and internal spring-loaded re-locker. The Hard plate is a piece of hardened steel that absolutely destroys drill bits. The internal re-locker fires if the lock is punched through securing the bolts in place. Both of these are essential security features and included on this safe.
Security – Hayman Floor Safe Reviews
The Hayman Floor Safe is equipped with a massive 1/2″ thick solid steel door. Considering 5 out of 6 sides of a floor safe are encased in concrete, the door is the only access point and with this thick of steel, it will take a considerable amount of time to break in. Hayman also uses a solid piece of steel to as a bolt to secure the door instead of the traditional round bolts. These military style locking bars offer significantly more pry resistance as it is one solid piece similar to the Liberty Gun Safes.
Hayman provides the option to upgrade the door to 1″ or 1-1/2″. This is incredibly thick and in fact, the thickest steel door in the entire safe industry. Outside of the American Security C Series, this is the strongest floor safe available for sale.
What makes these floor safes especially unique is the Polyethylene body. With the body fully installed in concrete there are no access points so polyethylene allows the shape to be customized and Hayman includes shelves built into the safe. This material also doesn’t sweat so there will be no condensation inside the safe that would occur with a metal body. Finally, they include a 1/4″ steel collar on the top of the body that extends 4-1/2″ into the concrete so no security is sacrificed. This is a truly innovative design.
Style and Function – Hayman Floor Safe Reviews
If properly installed in concrete, floor safes are not affected by fire as heat rises. If you have perishable items, it is still advised to purchase a fire rated home or gun safe. In regards to burglary protection only, floor safes are the most secure option. I also recommend placing your items in waterproof bags or ziplock compartments for additional water protection, especially cash.
Once everything is in the safe, you can cover it with a floorboard, rug or carpet to make it completely hidden and a steel plate dust cover is included to make it flush with the floor.
Warranty
All Hayman Floor Safes are covered by a 1 year parts and labor warranty on the lock and all other components. Hayman also provides a lifetime warranty against both burglary and fire. The caveat here is that they require you to ship them both the safe and the police report. This is quite literally impossible for a floor safe after it is installed in concrete so while that sounds great, it’s meaningless. Buy this safe knowing you only have a 1 year product warranty. Always read the fine print.
The Bottom Line
Would I buy a Hayman Floor Safe to protect my valuables? Yes, I absolutely would. With a UL Rated high security S&G mechanical lock, up to 1-1/2″ thick solid steel door, innovative Polyethylene body on certain models and advanced security features, these Hayman floor safes are the highest security option out of all of the square door floor safes. I highly recommend this product and wouldn’t hesitate to buy.
