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Any good safe movers out there
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$250 sounds cheap considering the equipment used by a professional safe mover or
SafeCracka
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It is a little more involved than getting three friends and a case of beer. SafeCracka got a monster into my brother's basement, around a not so flat yard, over thresholds without a single scratch to safe or home.
SafeCracka
.It is a little more involved than getting three friends and a case of beer. SafeCracka got a monster into my brother's basement, around a not so flat yard, over thresholds without a single scratch to safe or home.
I'll do it fo' tree fiddy
Most safe moving companies...
1. have a $200ish minimum
2. charge from the time they pull out of their office to estimated time of return.
3. it is always a huge risk to remove a safe from a customer truck because you tailgate, tail lights, etc all cost money to replace. ( I'd much rather damage my own equipment, then yours)
did you try these guys? installmysafe.com
I had a quote of $400 to move one and was shocked so I decided to do it myself.
I knew good and well I was going to need a good plan and the right tools because a doctor bill or any damage were going to be on me.
Rented a truck with a lift gate from budget truck rental, I think it was like $49 + mileage and the cost of replacing the gas I burned. Wound up being about $80 all in Budget Truck Rental
I rented some "roll a lifts" from Northside Tool Rental that were $49 for the day. Lift, Rol-A-Lift -Lifts - Northside Tool Rental - Atlanta Tool and Equipment Rental
I had 2 sheets of OSB plywood that I cut up to roll it across the floor on so I wouldn't break the tile, rip the carpet, or cut the vinyl, $20 and a 4x4 post with some real 3/4" plywood to build a ramp for the steps another $20. Home Improvement Made Easy with New Lower Prices | Improve & Repair
There's $170 and you haven't invested any time ( it took all day to get everything together move the safe and return the rental equipment) or bribed anybody with lunch and a beer to help you yet.
Depending on the weight you may be able to get by with less, but the right equipment makes all the difference in the world. Just remember one trip through Obamacare or damage to your truck or house can cost you a lot more than the $200.
I saved $230 over having it done but it was an all day job and right now I have more time than money so it worked out okay for me.
Good luck with your project
I knew good and well I was going to need a good plan and the right tools because a doctor bill or any damage were going to be on me.
Rented a truck with a lift gate from budget truck rental, I think it was like $49 + mileage and the cost of replacing the gas I burned. Wound up being about $80 all in Budget Truck Rental
I rented some "roll a lifts" from Northside Tool Rental that were $49 for the day. Lift, Rol-A-Lift -Lifts - Northside Tool Rental - Atlanta Tool and Equipment Rental
I had 2 sheets of OSB plywood that I cut up to roll it across the floor on so I wouldn't break the tile, rip the carpet, or cut the vinyl, $20 and a 4x4 post with some real 3/4" plywood to build a ramp for the steps another $20. Home Improvement Made Easy with New Lower Prices | Improve & Repair
There's $170 and you haven't invested any time ( it took all day to get everything together move the safe and return the rental equipment) or bribed anybody with lunch and a beer to help you yet.
Depending on the weight you may be able to get by with less, but the right equipment makes all the difference in the world. Just remember one trip through Obamacare or damage to your truck or house can cost you a lot more than the $200.
I saved $230 over having it done but it was an all day job and right now I have more time than money so it worked out okay for me.
Good luck with your project
