Question 1

Can you open a locked safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Falcon Locksmith opens residential and commercial safes across Denver Metro when the combination is lost, the electronic keypad is dead, or the lock has failed. We attempt non-destructive manipulation and bypass first — drilling is a last resort. Most home and gun safes are opened on-site the same day, and every drilled safe is repaired after the opening so it's usable afterward.

Question 2

Can you open a safe without damage?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. Non-destructive methods — manipulation, bypass, dead-keypad recovery — open the majority of Denver Metro residential and gun safes without any visible damage. High-security commercial safes (TL-15, TL-30) and older mechanical safes sometimes require drilling. We always attempt non-destructive first and discuss options before drilling anything.

Question 3

How much does safe opening cost in Denver?

Accepted Answer

Safe opening service calls start at $49. Final pricing depends on the safe brand and model (AMSEC, Liberty, Winchester, Champion, Hollon, and others), lock type (mechanical dial vs electronic keypad vs biometric), whether drilling and restoration are required, and any lock replacement afterward. Every job is quoted before we begin work — no surprise fees when the safe is open.

Question 4

Can you change a safe combination?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We reset combinations on Group 2 and Group 2M mechanical dial locks (requires a change key) and many electronic keypad locks — S&G, LaGard, AMSEC ESL, SecuRam, and more — on-site across Denver Metro. Great after buying a used safe, changing employees, or when you simply forget the current combo. The new combination is documented and tested before we leave.

Question 5

Can you repair safe locks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Worn wheel packs, drifting dials, dead keypads, failed solenoids, and broken relockers are all repairable in most cases. We service Group 2 mechanical locks (cleaning, lubrication, re-keying), replace failed electronic modules, and rebuild lock bodies on high-end safes. Repair is almost always cheaper than replacement, and we source UL-listed parts for warranty preservation.

Question 6

Can you replace digital safe locks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We upgrade or replace failed electronic safe locks with UL Type 1 replacements from S&G, LaGard, AMSEC ESL, and SecuRam across Denver Metro. Common Denver upgrades include swapping an old mechanical dial for a modern keypad, adding dual-user codes for business safes, and installing time-delay and audit-trail features for cash-handling environments.

Question 7

Can you drill a safe if necessary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only when non-destructive methods can't work. Drilling is precise and targeted — we drill through specific hardplate locations to defeat the lock, not through the door face. After the safe is open, I install a UL-listed replacement lock and plug the drill point with hardened material so the safe goes back into service. No locksmith can re-certify a drilled safe's original fire or burglary rating.

Question 8

Do you service gun safes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AMSEC, Winchester, Liberty, Cannon, Champion, Rhino, Hollon, Browning, and Fort Knox — we open, service, and repair many major gun safe brands across Denver Metro. Dead keypads, forgotten combinations, and biometric failures are the most common gun safe calls. We can also swap failed electronic locks for reliable mechanical dials if you prefer a battery-free setup.

Question 9

Can you repair antique safes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Antique and vintage safes (Mosler, Diebold, York, Herring-Hall-Marvin, Meilink) require specialized knowledge — you don't drill an antique. We manipulate open, service the original lock mechanism, and preserve the safe's collector value. Denver has a lot of century-old safes still in service, and we work on them without destroying what makes them valuable.

Question 10

Can you upgrade to electronic locks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We convert mechanical dial safes to electronic keypad locks across Denver Metro, or upgrade older keypads to modern models with dual-user codes, time delay, penalty lockout, and audit trail. Whether a given electronic lock fits your existing bolt work, and what it means for a manufacturer, fire, burglary, or UL rating, depends on the exact safe and lock, so I confirm compatibility for your model before quoting.

Question 11

Can you remove old safe locks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Failed or obsolete safe locks are removed and replaced with modern UL-listed replacements. This is common when a mechanical dial has worn out beyond repair, an electronic keypad's manufacturer has gone out of business, or the owner wants to upgrade features. Every replacement includes a new combination set with the owner and full operational testing.

Question 12

Do you service commercial safes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Denver Metro commercial safe work includes cash-drop safes for restaurants and retail, TL-15 and TL-30 burglary safes for jewelers and cannabis dispensaries, deposit and depository safes, and B-rate and C-rate business safes. We open, service, change combinations, upgrade locks, and provide dual-user access setups for cash-handling and controlled-inventory environments.

Question 13

Can you install new safe locks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UL Type 1 electronic and UL Group 2 mechanical safe locks installed on new safes, retrofit safes, and repaired safes across Denver Metro. Installation includes bolt work fit-up, combination programming, battery installation, and full operational testing through the boltwork. Manager and user codes are set up with the owner before we leave.

Question 14

What if I forgot my safe combination?

Accepted Answer

Call Falcon Locksmith — we recover access on-site across Denver Metro. For mechanical dials, we manipulate the lock open using the wheel-pack contact points. For electronic keypads, we use manufacturer bypass tools or manipulation. Once open, we reset the combination to a new code of your choice and document it with you. Non-destructive whenever possible.

Question 15

Can you unlock fire safes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fire-rated home and business safes (Sentry, First Alert, Honeywell, Hollon, AMSEC BF-series) are opened non-destructively in most cases across Denver Metro. The insulation inside fire safes complicates access and repair, so the entry point is chosen and repaired with that in mind. If drilling is required, the point is sealed with fire-resistant material, but a drilled safe can no longer be certified to its original fire rating.

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