Keysafe installation in Cirencester

A keysafe gives family, carers, and emergency services a way into the house when you cannot get to the door. Fitted properly, on the right bit of wall, it is quiet reassurance that does not draw attention. Martin fits keysafes in Cirencester and the villages.

What is included

Supply and installation of a police-approved Supra C500 keysafe (or similar Secured By Design rated model), drilled into solid wall with the supplied fixings, at a height and position agreed with you. Code set on fitting, tested twice, back-up key passed to you if the model has one.

The wall gets checked first. Brick or stone is fine. A single-skin timber panel or a cavity wall is not, and Martin will point out a better spot if needed. The Supra C500 is the standard police-approved model and is what most carers and emergency services expect to see. The cheaper keysafes from the DIY shop can be broken open with a hammer in under a minute, which rather defeats the point.

What is NOT included

A keysafe is not a substitute for a Telecare alarm service. If the reason you are fitting one is because somebody at home might fall or need help urgently, a pendant alarm from the council or a private Telecare provider is the right first step. The keysafe supports it. Martin will happily talk that through with you.

How long it takes

A straightforward installation is usually about an hour. A more awkward position (brickwork that needs careful pilot drilling, a spot where the angle is tight) can take a little longer. Code-setting and testing is part of that time.

Pricing

First hour £55, which covers a standard single installation. The keysafe itself can be supplied by you (the Supra C500 is widely available at around £50 to £70) or picked up at cost.

Common questions

Where is the best place to fit it? Somewhere accessible but not the obvious first place a passer-by would look. Down beside a front porch pillar, on the side of a garage that faces the front door, or under a window sill. Martin will suggest options on the visit.

What if I forget the code? The Supra C500 has a master reset procedure that only Martin (or another fitter) can do on site. The keysafe is not on any central register, so forgetting the code is recoverable but needs a return visit.

Can you change the code later? Yes, easily. Martin will show you how to do it yourself on the initial fitting, and if you prefer, he can come back and do it for you.