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I have called about every place I can find and one of the moving companies referred me to someone that specializes in moving safes. From talking to the specialist, they are just using a dolly and do it as a side gig. The going rates for hiring 4 professional movers to dolly/carry it is $240 an hour or $350 flat rate from the side gig guy. I obviously don't like any of my options and I have not made a decision. I did survey a little more and I can avoid the hill by going through a lot next to mine (house that is for sale) so that takes the hill out of the question but not the grass. I have yet to find any moving company around here with the dollies that Maestro showed in his pic. Quote:
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Worth considering...could trigger a chain reaction where someone doesn't get out of the way in time. Hopefully wouldn't happen of course, and chances are low, but they are there. |
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Have you called a safe mover?
When I bought my safe I had a guy that does specifically safe moving and install pick it up and deliver/setup. Install, bolt down, level, etc all part of the deal. My safe wasn't as heavy (650#?) And it cost me $200 or so? Moving company wanted $150 for oversized item when we left the state. Fucked up the paint on bottom. 2nd movers fucked up paint on top. 3rd time we did it ourselves with an appliance dolly. If elevation change is needed I will hire a safe mover again. Or just buy a new (bigger and better) safe. Matt |
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You'd be able to use the video either way: If successful, you can put it on YouTube to show people the correct way to lift and transport a safe. If unsuccessful, you can send the video to Fail Army and be featured there. Either way, people benefit. |
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If the hill is removed from the equation and grass is the killer, can you not get it on a dolly and then just get a couple boards to get it across the yard? One for it to be on, the next that you roll on, move the first in front of the second you just rolled onto, repeat...
Standard dolly with casters and the boards (plywood or something?) to distribute weight and save grass. |
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But I have set an appointment for Saturday for the "safe mover" to come and do it for me. I'll take some pics of the process. He is bonded/has insurance so at least takes the risk out of the equation.
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Safe emptied, pallet jack to move out and starting to wrap it. The trailer is pretty heavy duty too!
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Trailer has a neat custom safe winch and mover in the top. Power assisted dolly that had no issue with 940lbs
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Got it across the flat part to the basement door using the leapfrog plywood and a perfectly suited dolly. Now onto the safe dollies for the last stretch.
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Cool pics of some specialized gear. And the cat. Never forget to hire a cat to supervise - if it worked for the pyramids, it's gotta be a good idea
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Pulled out the safe moving Dollies. Lot of moving blankets and plywood to make sure not to crack tile or hurt carpet. Turns out the guy just didn't talk his business up enough, definitely not what I would consider a normal "side gig"
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How are the sandbags coming along?
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What?
Well, all safe and sound now. Sitting on hockey pucks to get some airflow below all ready to be bolted down.
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1-2-3-4-5, the same as certain world atmospheres and Mel Brook's luggage.
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Glad it worked out for you, man
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For something this heavy duty, I would hire someone. I totally get your viewpoint as a fellow DIY'er/cheapo, but this is an exception.
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