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.

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

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!

[RIC-H0]

Originally Posted by 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!

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

[ShaggyX]

Originally Posted by RIC-H0

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

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

[RIC-H0]

Originally Posted by ShaggyX

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!

[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.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by RIC-H0

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

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

[RIC-H0]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

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!

[ShaggyX]

Originally Posted by RIC-H0

OK...
We'll put Shaggy on the Bottom!

I am fine with that if you fly me out for the weekend. Serious.

[fourfourto]

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



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.

[RIC-H0]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

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!!!

[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]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by RIC-H0

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.

[Arizona Hummerboy]

Originally Posted by RIC-H0

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

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

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]

Originally Posted by Arizona Hummerboy

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]

Originally Posted by Mrs.ssippi

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

I've still gotta get it up in here!

[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!