Moving a Safe to the Basement

[adawg]

So I am looking to buy a gun safe, but will need to move it into my basement. I am looking at the Cannon 6040, which is 700 pounds.

I really don't want to move this thing myself, but am having trouble finding someeone to move it for me. Anyone know of a mover in the Livingston County area that can move something like that for me?

I've called around, but the few people I've gotten on the phone tell me they max out at 600 pounds.

Any leads are appreciated!

[Shyster]

Able Safe in Warren. This is exactly what they do.

[RPMO6]

Piano movers also will help if there is one in your area.

[7.62 Nato]

Most safes have lift off hinge pins. Removing the door will divide the weight about in half. Also, they go down steps a lot easier than up.

[adawg]

I'll have to look into Able, although I'm guessing they will tell me they are too far out to service my area.

I called Cannon and unfortunately, the doors are not removeable.

[Fuel Fire Desire]

700 lbs isnt too heavy. If you were in the 1000-2000lb range I would worry about destroying your sub floor and stairs. I know a guy who owned a crane company, and on more than a few occasions he was hired to lift a safe off a truck and drop in into the basement through a hole cut in the roof and sub floor.

I dont think you have to worry about that though.

[RifleGuy]

2 friends whom you trust and an appliance dolly.

It's not overly difficult; work slow & use the straps. As 7.62 NATO said, down is easy. Up is when the work begins!

[Juggernaut]

If you have humidity issues in the basement, get a rod!!!

[G22]

Able Safe in Warren. This is exactly what they do.

+1 For Able. Did a great job for me.

[BUCKSHOT74]

when you get safe in basement, put 2x4 under it for vapor barrier.
you will have less moisture problems.
golden rod or small 8 watt light, to keep it dry.