Alpha Safes Hotel Safe Lost Combination – Safecracker Cheshire

We were recently called to a home in Cheshire where the homeowner was unable to access their Alpha Safes hotel-style safe. Like many digital hotel safes, this model allowed the user to set their own code — but in this case, the code had unfortunately been forgotten, leaving the safe locked and the contents out of reach.

While hotel safes are often compact, they still offer solid protection and can be tricky to open without the correct code — especially if you want to avoid damaging the safe in the process. Fortunately, the homeowner contacted Paladin Safe Services for a professional, non-destructive solution.

We attended promptly and used our expertise to open the digital lock without causing any damage to the safe or its electronics. Once we had it open, we fully reset the lock and ensured it was back in full working order, ready to be used again.

To give the customer peace of mind going forward, we also demonstrated how to set a new code and provided advice on what to do if they ever forget it again — including how to contact us for safe, secure assistance.

Another digital safe opened and restored in Cheshire, with no mess, no damage, and minimal disruption. Whether it’s a high-security vault or a compact domestic safe, Paladin Safe Services has the skills and experience to get you back in — safely.

Chatwood-Milner Bank Vault Door Safecracker

We were recently called to a job in Bradford, West Yorkshire, where a team of contractors working inside an ex-bank building had accidentally closed a Chatwood-Milner vault door—without the combinations needed to reopen it. With no way to access the room and concern growing about what was trapped inside, they needed a fast and professional solution.

Chatwood-Milner vault doors are iconic pieces of British engineering, designed to protect high-value assets in banking environments. Known for their immense strength, complex locking mechanisms, and layered security features, these doors are built to resist even the most determined attacks. That makes them excellent at keeping intruders out—but also a major problem if they’re closed by mistake.

Luckily, the owners knew who to call. At Paladin Safe Services, we’ve opened countless high-security vaults and strongroom doors over the years, including many Chatwood-Milner models. Our deep understanding of these historical locking systems, combined with specialist tools and non-destructive techniques, means we can handle even the most intimidating jobs with confidence.

We attended the site in Bradford promptly and, after a detailed assessment of the vault door’s condition and lock configuration, we got to work. Using our expertise, we were able to open the vault door without causing any damage, restoring access to the sealed room and avoiding what could have been a costly and time-consuming situation for the building’s owners.

This job is a perfect example of why experience matters when dealing with vintage and commercial-grade safes and vaults. These doors aren’t just heavy—they’re highly engineered pieces of security history, and opening them properly requires both technical knowledge and a careful hand.

If you’ve found yourself locked out of a vault or strongroom—whether through accident, lost keys, or forgotten combinations—Paladin Safe Services has the skill and discretion to get the job done right. Another big vault, successfully and professionally opened in Bradford.

Dudley Safe Lost Combination – Safecracker Morecambe

We were recently called to assist a customer in Morecambe who was unable to access their Dudley safe, which was fitted with a La Gard electronic combination lock. The owners had unfortunately forgotten the code and had no way of bypassing the system, leaving the contents of the safe completely inaccessible.

La Gard electronic locks are known for their reliability and security, often found on commercial-grade safes like the Dudley range. However, when a combination is lost or forgotten, these locks can be incredibly difficult to overcome without the right expertise and equipment.

Fortunately, the team at Paladin Safe Services is highly experienced in dealing with situations just like this. We attended the property in Morecambe and used specialist non-destructive safe-cracking equipment to carefully open the lock without damaging the safe or its components. Our priority is always to preserve the integrity of the safe, allowing it to be fully functional once the issue is resolved.

Once we gained entry, we worked with the client to reset the electronic combination to a new code of their choosing, ensuring the safe could be used again with complete security and confidence.

This job is a perfect example of how professional tools and knowledge can solve what feels like a major problem—without drilling, damage, or costly replacements. If you’ve forgotten your safe combination or experienced a digital lock failure, don’t panic. Paladin Safe Services is here to help with expert, non-destructive solutions in Morecambe and across the North West.

Chubb Safes Safecracker Southport

We were recently called to a care home in Southport where staff were unable to open a Chubb combination safe. Despite having the correct procedure, the safe’s combination lock refused to open, preventing access to important documents and items stored inside.

With the safe still in good condition, the care home team wanted a solution that wouldn’t damage the lock or the safe itself. We attended promptly and, using our expertise with mechanical combination locks, were able to open the safe non-destructively.

Once open, we reset the lock and programmed a new combination of the staff’s choosing, ensuring they could reliably access the safe going forward without relying on outdated or unknown codes.

Another secure and efficient job completed by Paladin Safe Services—helping organisations like care homes maintain access to essential security equipment without unnecessary disruption. Serving Southport and the wider North West with trusted safe opening and lock resetting solutions.

Fichet Safe Lost Combination Safecracker Liverpool

We were recently contacted by a new homeowner in Liverpool who had discovered a French Fichet safe in their property. The previous owner had left behind the keys, and the safe had been working perfectly with just the key—until suddenly, it wouldn’t open.

After a bit of investigation, it became clear what had happened: although the safe had a combination lock in addition to the key lock, it hadn’t been engaged previously. At some point, someone had accidentally unset or scrambled the combination dial, reactivating the lock and effectively locking the safe with no known combination.

Fichet safes are well known for their high security and complex mechanisms, which make them excellent for protecting valuables—but also a real challenge to open without the correct access details. Fortunately, we have extensive experience working with Fichet models and were able to open the safe, preserving its full functionality.

Once open, we reset the combination and returned the safe to working order, ensuring the owner could confidently use it in the future—this time, with both key and combination working as intended.

Another secure and professional job completed in Liverpool by Paladin Safe Services—bringing forgotten or misunderstood safes back to life, one lock at a time.

SMP Community III Safecracker Macclesfield

We were recently contacted by a client in Macclesfield who found themselves locked out of their SMP Community Grade III safe. Although they still had the key for the keylock, they had unfortunately forgotten the code for the digital lock—rendering the safe completely inaccessible.

Understanding the importance of regaining access without damaging the safe, especially given its high security rating, we attended the same day to assist. Using specialist tools and techniques, we were able to open the safe non-destructively, preserving the integrity of both the safe and its locking mechanisms.

Once open, we confirmed the safe was in full working condition and ensured it could be put straight back into service. The client was relieved to have regained access without the need for costly repairs or lock replacement.

Whether it’s a forgotten code or a failed lock, Paladin Safe Services has the skills and experience to get your safe open quickly, professionally, and without damage. Another high-security safe opened and restored in Macclesfield!

Crado Hideaway Safecracker Aintree

A couple moving into a new house in Aintree found this Crado Hideaway safe. It was locked and they had not been left the combination so they called us to help. We was able to manipulate the 3 combination dials to reveal the secret code to open it for them. Safecracking in Aintree, it’s what we do!

Rosengrens RS3 Lost Combination – Safecracker Skelmersdale

We have worked on this Rosengrens safe multiple times over the years. The last time was back in 2017 when we replaced the combination lock for the owner. Sadly we got a call explaining that he had now left this mortal plane and the safe had a new owner. The safe had been left open but the clever builders managed to close the door and spin the dial, locking it up with no record of the combination. With glass protection covering the lock waiting to catch out an attacker we decided to manipulate the lock open. The opening seemed to be going very smoothly with three combination numbers indicating well in a very short amount of time but the lock would not open. After much head scratching and re-checking the numbers we figured out that there were multiple ‘False’ gates on each of the combination wheels. After some extra work finding all possible combination numbers and working through the possible permutations we found the correct sequence to get it open. The combination was then changed to one of the customers choosing and put back into service.

Primat 5100 Safe Lost Combination

We were asked to open this Primat 5100 safe with lost combination in Yorkshire. The combination had sadly gone to the grave with the original owner and the son wanted it opening. The combination numbers were identified and the safe opened with no damage. Safecracking in Yorkshire.

Sentry Safe – Safecracker St. Helens

The code had been set incorrectly on this Sentry Residential/Hotel safe and they could not get it open. It’s an interesting safe which can be locked and unlocked with either a magnetic card such as a credit card or a combination number. We went to the job in St. Helens and picked open the override key lock which they didn’t have the key for and put the safe back into service. Professional safecracker in St. Helens at your service for all safe related problems.