Spare key storage in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional spare key storage help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Key safe properly fitted to your wall - secure combination box for a spare key. Never worry about lockouts again. Discrete position, secure fixing, works in all weathers.
Never Call A £200 Locksmith Again
You've locked yourself out. Keys are inside, you're standing in the rain at 11pm, and the only solution is calling an emergency locksmith for £200+.
Or maybe your elderly parents can't always get to the door quickly. Or you need to let carers in. Or the kids keep forgetting their keys.
A properly fitted key safe solves all of this for about £100 total. Secure combination box on your wall with a spare key inside. Locked out? Type in your code, grab the key, sorted.
💡 Pro tip: Don't put the key safe right next to your front door where everyone can see it. Side of the house or back is more discrete.
Key Safe vs No Spare Access
| ✅ Key Safe Fitted | ❌ No Spare Key Access |
|---|---|
| Locked out? Code in, key out, sorted | £200 emergency locksmith |
| Carers/visitors can let themselves in | Always need to be home |
| Kids never locked out | Constant phone calls to come home |
| Hidden but always accessible | Worried about losing keys |
What You Get
🔧 The Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | Work out best discrete location |
| Drill | Holes drilled accurately in brick/wall |
| Fix | Key safe secured with proper fixings |
| Secure | Security screws that can't be removed |
| Test | Combination set and tested |
📦 You're Left With
- Securely mounted key safe
- Weather-resistant and secure
- Your combination code working
- Spare key stored safely
- Emergency lockouts sorted
Pricing Guide
| Situation | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard wall fixing | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Brick wall (needs proper drilling) | 30-40 mins | £60 |
| Multiple key safes | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Key safe extra if I'm supplying it (£40-60 for decent one).
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Keep locking yourself out - spare key means you're sorted
✅ Elderly relatives - carers or family can let themselves in
✅ Holiday lets - guests can check themselves in
✅ Kids forgetting keys - they can always get in
Why Choose Us for Spare key storage in Ottery St Mary?
Securely fixed to wall, can't be removed
Combination code you choose
Weather-resistant for outdoor use
Never locked out again
What to Expect
Step 1: Choose Location
We'll work out the best spot - discrete, accessible, but not obvious. Usually side of house works well.
Step 2: Mark & Drill
Mark the fixing points accurately, drill the holes properly for the wall type. Brick needs masonry drill and right depth.
Step 3: Secure Fitting
Key safe bolted on with proper fixings. On brick this means expansion bolts that aren't coming out. Security screws that can only go in, not out.
Step 4: Set Combination
Set your chosen combination code, test it works, put your spare key in.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔑 **Landlords and holiday lets:** Key safes are brilliant for properties you rent out. No more posting keys or meeting tenants - they just get the code and let themselves in. Can change the combination between guests. **Multiple properties?** I can fit key safes to several properties in one visit if they're near each other. **For elderly relatives?** If mobility's an issue, I can fit it at whatever height makes it easiest to reach. Also useful for carers who need access. **Don't get cheap ones** - the £10-15 key safes on Amazon can often be broken with a screwdriver. Spend £40-60 on a proper one that's weather-sealed and secure. It's cheaper than one locksmith callout. **Remember your code!** Store it somewhere secure - password manager, secure note on your phone, or somewhere safe. Some key safes can be reset but not all. Forgetting your code makes the key safe useless.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spare key storage in Ottery St Mary
Where should I put a key safe?
Somewhere discrete but accessible - side of house is usually better than right by the front door. High enough kids can't reach but low enough you can use it. I'll advise on the best spot when I see your property.
Are key safes secure?
The decent ones are - need to get a quality one (£40+) not the £10 ones from Amazon that can be broken with a screwdriver. I fit them with security screws that can't be unscrewed once they're in.
Can you fit it to brick or just the wall?
Both - brick, rendered wall, wood, whatever you've got. Brick's best because it's most secure. Takes proper fixings and a good drill to make sure it's not coming off.
What if I forget my combination?
I take a photo of the key safe serial number and keep a note of your combination (if you want me to). Some key safes have a master reset but not all. Safest is to keep the code somewhere secure like your phone.
Do I need to supply the key safe?
Either way - if you've already bought one I'll fit it. If not, I can recommend good ones and pick one up. Budget around £40-60 for a decent weather-proof one.
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