Moving a Safe

[RIC-H0]

Just got a estimate from my relocation company on what they wanna charge me to move my gun safe upstairs.:eek:

$1000.00 Labor:eek:
$1200.00 Rigging Material:eek:
$2550.00 for Truck Rental:eek:

I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment complex. My apartment has no balcony(No outside access for a crane).
My safe weighs 650lbs(empty).
The leasing agent, and their maintenance folks have approved for me to have the safe in my apartment(Weight limitations).
Want to know what a reasonable amount of $ would be to have it moved.
There are 2 flights of stairs, and the stairs are wide enough to move the safe all the way up.
I have been told there is a dolly that is motorized, that safe movers use for cases like this.
Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Ric

[dеiтайожни]

Reasonable price would be a 12-pack of beer, maybe some hamburgers and chips if you are nice. Get your friends to do it!

[ShaggyX]

I would imagine that 4 guys and an appliance doll would get the job done. Assuming the stairs are strong enough to hold that kind of weight. I wouldn't do it with wooden stairs. I bet you could get it up the stairs for the cost of a dolly rental and a case of beer for the helpers. Just my .02

[RIC-H0]

Reasonable price would be a 12-pack of beer, maybe some hamburgers and chips if you are nice. Get your friends to do it!
Hell...
I'll offer some steaks on the grill, and lots of beer!!!
But all my beer bellied Bubba buds are back in Texas!!!:D

[ShaggyX]

Hell...
I'll offer some steaks on the grill, and lots of beer!!!
But all my beer bellied Bubba buds are back in Texas!!!:DIts a freaking apartment complex. Ask your neighbors for help.

[RIC-H0]

I would imagine that 4 guys and an appliance doll would get the job done. Assuming the stairs are strong enough to hold that kind of weight. I wouldn't do it with wooden stairs. I bet you could get it up the stairs for the cost of a dolly rental and a case of beer for the helpers. Just my .02

The stairs are made of concrete, and would hold the safe, but there's only enough room for 2 guys to be side by side!
It would have to be a hell of a dolly to hold this thing!

[ShaggyX]

The stairs are made of concrete, and would hold the safe, but there's only enough room for 2 guys to be side by side!
It would have to be a hell of a dolly to hold this thing!Ok...this is going to sound ghey...but just get 2 guys on top, and 2 guys on bottom. I would imagine they have to have dollys that can handel that kind of weight.

[RIC-H0]

Its a freaking apartment complex. Ask your neighbors for help.

I've got an Asian surgeon(45yrs old), a Femm whiteboy lawyer(Don't wanna know how old), and a surfer guy(100lbs soaking wet).

Not too many choices!:D

[MarineHawk]

Hell...
I'll offer some steaks on the grill, and lots of beer!!!
But all my beer bellied Bubba buds are back in Texas!!!:D

I'll help if you're close enough. I'll take one of the top spots though. Don't wanna die right now.

[ShaggyX]

http://www.newhaven-usa.com/moving3.shtml#03 ...random website...has at least a handful of dollies that are rated 750lbs+...would imagine it wouldnt be too hard to find one locally.

So this is an apartment complex that only has 4 residents? Make Ken help (you are in VA...right?)....and I am sure he has one or two friends. 650lbs isnt THAT much if you have a dolly. :)

[RIC-H0]

I'll help if you're close enough. I'll take one of the top spots though. Don't wanna die right now.
OK...
We'll put Shaggy on the Bottom!:D

[ShaggyX]

OK...
We'll put Shaggy on the Bottom!:DI am fine with that if you fly me out for the weekend. Serious.

[fourfourto]

$1000.00 Labor:eek:
$1200.00 Rigging Material:eek:
$2550.00 for Truck Rental:eek:



Get a second or third estimate.Total rip off.

If your getting relocated maybee your company will cover it,My brother in law was told $1500 to ship a project car the company paid.He than bought a flatbed trailer for $1500 and moved it himself.

[ShaggyX]

I am fine with that if you fly me out for the weekend. Serious.I would like to reiterate...I am not kidding. You buy me a plane ticket and I will find a way to get that thing upstairs (assuming it is already downstairs somewhere). I have Fri-Sun off. :D

[RIC-H0]

If your getting relocated maybee your company will cover it.

My relocation company said they will not pay for the moving of the safe!
Go figure!

I wouldn't pay for that outragous fee either!!!

[RIC-H0]

I would like to reiterate...I am not kidding. You buy me a plane ticket and I will find a way to get that thing upstairs (assuming it is already downstairs somewhere). I have Fri-Sun off. :D
Hey...Why not come up next weekend, and you can wheel with us at Paragon!!!

Where abouts are you Shaggy?

[ShaggyX]

Shaggy, all that stuff about you being a body builder in that other thread were jokes ;)

Shaggy vs. 650lbs safe = disaster waiting to happen :D:DBet that would make for some good video. ;) I can be resourceful...I bet I could find a way that wouldnt involve bodily injury. :D

[ShaggyX]

Hey...Why not come up next weekend, and you can wheel with us at Paragon!!!

Where abouts are you Shaggy?I have a 4 day weekend for Memorial Day (Fri-Mon). ;)

Denver, CO

[Racer-X]

Hey Ric, my uncle sells safes that size/weight and delivers them with two people. I'll email and ask how he does it. I'll post back as soon as he answers.

[RIC-H0]

Found a posting on another forum that has what I was thinking of!
http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-8887.html

Found the Hand Truck they were talking about!
http://www.handtruckstore.com/hand-trucks/appliance-hand-trucks/products.cfm?action=view&key=WES230051
I wonder if someone rents 'em!?
Makes sense!

Ric

[MarineHawk]

I have a 4 day weekend for Memorial Day (Fri-Mon). ;)

Denver, CO

Why don't you drive out to Paragon then? That's where RIC_HO will be; not moving some safe around.

[RIC-H0]

Hey Ric, my uncle sells safes that size/weight and delivers them with two people. I'll email and ask how he does it. I'll post back as soon as he answers.

Cool...Thanks!

[DennisAJC]

How did you get it up there initially?

[ShaggyX]

Why don't you drive out to Paragon then? That's where RIC_HO will be; not moving some safe around.Cause that would be a long ways to drive for a 4 day weekend. Also the my Xterra gets crappy gas mileage. Not H2 crappy...but still pretty crappy. The cost of gas would bankrupt me. :)

[RIC-H0]

How did you get it up there initially?

I actually moved it to my house on my own. Pushed it up to the bed of a truck, leaned it back, and slid it up. Lots of grunts and groans, and I think I may have farted!:D
Same thing to unload. slid it to about half way off the bed, and tetered it down as slow as possible. I then just scooted it into the garage!
It's still on the original pallet, so it slid on the smoothe garage floor.

[DennisAJC]

I bet you can rent one of these and do it with a buddy.;)

They also have a motorized version.



http://www.liftruck.co.uk/images/ht-13122.jpg

[RIC-H0]

I bet you can rent one of these and do it with a buddy.;)

They also have a motorized version.



http://www.liftruck.co.uk/images/ht-13122.jpg
That one's cool...Where'd you find that!?
Ric

[RIC-H0]

I need to get one of these...

http://www.aata.nl/pics/sr-1750-movie1.mpg

[DennisAJC]

I need to get one of these...

http://www.aata.nl/pics/sr-1750-movie1.mpg

X2 Just for the sake of having it.:D

[Arizona Hummerboy]

Just got a estimate from my relocation company on what they wanna charge me to move my gun safe upstairs.:eek:

$1000.00 Labor:eek:
$1200.00 Rigging Material:eek:
$2550.00 for Truck Rental:eek:

I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment complex. My apartment has no balcony(No outside access for a crane).
My safe weighs 650lbs(empty).
The leasing agent, and their maintenance folks have approved for me to have the safe in my apartment(Weight limitations).
Want to know what a reasonable amount of $ would be to have it moved.
There are 2 flights of stairs, and the stairs are wide enough to move the safe all the way up.
I have been told there is a dolly that is motorized, that safe movers use for cases like this.
Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Ric

As a Locksmith I do know that they do have a motorized dolly to move safe's. The dolly is made so it can craw up the stairs. As for the price, I think it is to high. As for the cost of moving the safe, I would say $400.00 to $ 600.00 Dollars to get it moved form a Locksmith Shop that will move a safe.

Check with some Locksmith shops in your area and see if you can get a better price on geting it moved.

If all fails, check with a equipment rental company, and see if you can rent a motorized dolly, and get a couple of friends to help you move it.

[RIC-H0]

As a Locksmith I do know that they do have a motorized dolly to move safe's. The dolly is made so it can craw up the stairs. As for the price, I think it is to high. As for the cost of moving the safe, I would say $400.00 to $ 600.00 Dollars to get it moved form a Locksmith Shop that will move a safe.

Check with some Locksmith shops in your area and see if you can get a better price on geting it moved.

If all fails, check with a equipment rental company, and see if you can rent a motorized dolly, and get a couple of friends to help you move it.
Thanks,
I think I will call a safe company, and get an estimate on the move.
This price is rediculous!
I'm thinking they quoted that price to my relocation company because they just don't wanna do the move, and would rather I pay for the move myself!

If I can rent a motorized dolly here in town, I would definetly move it myself. From what I've been reading about these dollies, it shouldn't be an issue for one person!

[Mrs.ssippi]

For that price I think I would just buy a new one.:)

[RIC-H0]

For that price I think I would just buy a new one.:)
I've still gotta get it up in here!:confused::D

[Ipedog]

Ric - even if you do get the motorized dolly don't underestimate this thing. At that weight, if it gets out of control no one guy is going to be able to stop it.

Better to be over prepared and just say "damn, that was easy" than to be under prepared and get hurt.

Don't want to rain on your safe-moving-parade... Just wanted to throw that word of caution out there. Hell, I'm looking forward to wheeling with you next weekend! That might be difficult if you smooshed like a pancake! :eek: ;) :p

[RIC-H0]

Ric - even if you do get the motorized dolly don't underestimate this thing. At that weight, if it gets out of control no one guy is going to be able to stop it.

Better to be over prepared and just say "damn, that was easy" than to be under prepared and get hurt.

Don't want to rain on your safe-moving-parade... Just wanted to throw that word of caution out there. Hell, I'm looking forward to wheeling with you next weekend! That might be difficult if you smooshed like a pancake!

Been looking for a quick weight reduction program anyway!:D

I may recriut a few of the Bubba looking maintenance guys around the complex, and offer them some shrimp on the Bar B, or a trip to a male targeted establishment!:eek::D
I guess I'm not really one to ask for help. It feels good to say "I did it all by myself!"

[Racer-X]

Ric, here is my uncles email reply.

Cross country Freight on that safe should run about
300.00. Having a local safe company move it upstairs would probably run another 300.00. With that many stairs at least 3 guys and a motorized stair climbing dolly to get it up there.

The moving company seems to be way out of line with
their pricing. Doing it as above is the best way. Him doing it himself is an accident waiting to happen.
Have him call me if he needs more info

[Mr. I - Man]

PM GregDiesel and BOSSS to move it. Call in advance to make sure they are not on an off-cycle:D :D :D

[RIC-H0]

Ric, here is my uncles email reply.

Cross country Freight on that safe should run about
300.00. Having a local safe company move it upstairs would probably run another 300.00. With that many stairs at least 3 guys and a motorized stair climbing dolly to get it up there.

The moving company seems to be way out of line with
their pricing. Doing it as above is the best way. Him doing it himself is an accident waiting to happen.
Have him call me if he needs more info

Thank You so much...
It just confirms my feeling that they just don't wanna move it.
A good idea from another site that I visited was to remove the front door(Which is about half the weight of the safe!)
Or I can just leave it in the garage, and get rid of the beerator to open up a little space!

Thank You for your ideas, info, and troubles.
Ric

[HummerNewbie]

Or I can just leave it in the garage, and get rid of the beerator to open up a little space!

"F" the safe & keep the beerator!!! :D

[GregDiesel]

PM GregDiesel and BOSSS to move it. Call in advance to make sure they are not on an off-cycle:D :D :D

LMAO.

[evldave]

"F" the safe & keep the beerator!!! :D

Or better yet, make the safe into a kegerator - that would be cool! :D

[f5fstop]

Find a place that rents one of these:

http://www.powermate.info/gallery/le-1_safe.jpg

http://www.powermate.info/

[CO Hummer]

PM GregDiesel and BOSSS to move it. Call in advance to make sure they are not on an off-cycle:D :D :D

LMAO!! :D

[KenP]

Piano moving company.

Or.... I know someone a couple hours away from you that'll hold onto it for you.;)