Safe Review: Burton Watchman ABP 9 Underfloor Security Safe

The Burton Watchman ABP 9 is a premium Underfloor business security safe that is also ideal for the home to protect cash and valuables from burglary.

The Burton Watchman ABP 9 Underfloor home security safe has a high security lock and is supplied with 2 double bitted security keys as standard and is locked with a high strength anti-blow pipe tested rectangular lid that is large enough for most small packages As with all Underfloor safes the security depends on principally two vital ingredients - the strength of the lid and the concrete mix used to secure it underground.

Flock lined box to prevent scratching to jewellery
High security lock within lid operated by a double bitted key (2 supplied)
Anti-blow pipe reinforced sandwich designed locking lid
Advisory Insurance Cash rating of £12,000
A mighty £120,000 insurance rating if only valuables are stored
All insurance figures are subject to your Insurer’s agreement
- Dimensions – Ext: 395Hx3000Wx250D mm Int: 295Hx230Wx223D mm
- Weight:25kg – 3x the weight of comparable brands

Pros

Extremely secure and excellent value
Offers protection from extreme violent attack if fitted to manufacturer’s instructions
Anti-blow pipe high-security locking lid with 2 keys supplied
Re-locking action if violently attacked
Flock lined to protect damage to jewellery
Large capacity and rectangular door design allows easy access
Quick delivery in 1-2 working days

Cons

No tested protection from fire or water (although concrete will give heat resistance)
Extra cost involved in installation – usually a local builder can easily install
As with all underfloor safes there is no official tested insurance cash rating
Not as user-friendly as floor mounted safes (a lot of kneeling down if used daily)

The Burton watchman ABP 9 Underfloor home security safe is primarily designed for the business market such as petrol stations, 7-late shops, betting shops, car rental companies for storing car keys overnight, but is also suitable for home use, where the safe is required to protect cash and jewellery from physical attack. There is also a larger model, the ABP 12, which is available as above or with a Deposit tube for depositing cash without the need to open the door. This feature obviously adds to security in a retail environment.