dimitrge 10 Posted July 6, 2018 Got a safe today but need to get it into my basement. Anybody in somerset county use movers if so who and around how much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louu 399 Posted July 6, 2018 I called a bunch of places when I got my monster of a safe and liberty was by far the cheapest. Not sure if they move other brand safes but it's worth calling them, they have a few stores in NJ just Google it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted July 6, 2018 I’m sure this one weighs 1/2 as much it’s a cannon 64 gun safe. It’s 567 lbs. getting it in house isn’t bad. Down the stairs a little tricky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted July 6, 2018 42 minutes ago, dimitrge said: It’s 567 lbs. getting it in house isn’t bad. Down the stairs a little tricky Will your basement stairs handle that weight? If it's a standard,basic, wood basement stairway, take warning. Also, do you want some unknown guys from an outside mover knowing what's being moved to the basement? Guys on a moving crew aren't usually high on the food chain. Might give them some ideas for a return visit after the safe is filled. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted July 6, 2018 Stairs are wood but they are solid. I thought of that as well... I might attempt it with 3 more guys. If I tip it down I can slide It down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jfoster99 80 Posted July 6, 2018 Maybe look into Piano movers.... similar skill set and tools required.I used a piano mover and they had all kinds of gadgets to do the job with just two guys...Most piano stores either have or can refer you to a piano moving crew.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted July 6, 2018 Have you looked into renting a powered stair climbing dolley? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted July 6, 2018 Yes but haven’t had luck finding one... any suggestions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted July 6, 2018 1 hour ago, dimitrge said: Yes but haven’t had luck finding one... any suggestions Sunbelt? Also take door off if possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted July 6, 2018 11 hours ago, dimitrge said: I might attempt it with 3 more guys. If I tip it down I can slide It down Going DOWN the stairs should be easy, you have gravity to help. Going UP later will be the project. Sliding it down on it's back shouldn't be an issue with three guys. Put a strap around it so the guy on the top can hang on, and two guys on the bottom should be a piece of cake sliding down on it's back, then have a dolly waiting on the bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted July 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Sniper22 said: Put a strap around it so the guy on the top can hang on, and two guys on the bottom should be a piece of cake sliding down on it's back Also, try to be the guy on top holding the strap, not the guy on the bottom with the safe sliding down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted July 6, 2018 Going DOWN the stairs should be easy, you have gravity to help. Going UP later will be the project. Sliding it down on it's back shouldn't be an issue with three guys. Put a strap around it so the guy on the top can hang on, and two guys on the bottom should be a piece of cake sliding down on it's back, then have a dolly waiting on the bottom.The motorized stair dolly is good is the safe was wide enough to fit through door. So I’m probably going to get 3 guys to help and slide it down with strap on it I have straps the movers left so I’ll put them to use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted July 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, 10X said: Also, try to be the guy on top holding the strap, not the guy on the bottom with the safe sliding down on you. Ahh, geez, you take all the fun out of it. What's the matter, don't you like to live dangerously? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSUX 2 Posted July 8, 2018 Liberty safe moved my 1000+LB safe with ease. They have the right straps, rollers, and sliders to do the job. Safe doesn’t have to be from them or even a liberty safe. My move had a bunch of turns, steps, and other obstacles. Would highly recommend them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted July 22, 2018 Well.... safes been moved. Easy job for 3 people but getting it down the stairs was the hardest part but we made easy work of it. Ass was puckered up as it started to go down the stairs but overall it was done in 30m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites