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Will a Moving Company Move a Safe & How to Pick The Right One
Did you know you can get both moving services, storage and movers that can move your safe to and from anywhere in the country? At JHB Removals, for example, we move and store your stuff from Gauteng, Johannesburg and Pretoria to anywhere in South Africa – and vice versa.
So you can book any move, even long-distance, with our Johannesburg moving company, our moving company in Pretoria, and even our Centurion moving company or Gauteng moving company.
Moving companies that can move a safe near you
3 Questions to ask before you hire & how to calculate the cost. Our team asks: Will a moving company move a safe? PLUS: 4 Teams that specialize in it near you
Will a Moving Company Move a Safe?
At JHB Removals, for example, there’s no extra/special charge for moving your normal, unweighted household safe (that has some room around it for our team members to work around it). The cost of moving the safe is calculated by weight and the dimensions, like any household item – so you save on moving costs!
It’s only when you have a really heavy, weighted safe, or one that’s hard to reach, that we help you organize a safe specialist – and then some extra costs may apply.
A reputable mover will always be able to give you a quote. And, if you’re planning a move, you can get a quick online quote in minutes, right here:
In order to move a safe, you might need a pallet jack and/or a specialised dolly to handle the weight. Sometimes, even a powered lift or crane is needed. Especially when doing removals from high rise buildings or places where lots of stairs are problematic. Adjustable straps are essential for securing the safe. You can’t risk it shifting or falling as the trolley moves over uneven surfaces or up and down stairs. Experienced movers will have additional packaging and other equipment to ensure they can effectively do the job. Be 100 percent sure that the moving company is properly equipped to move your safe before considering hiring them.
An experienced crew is key. This is not a one-man job! You need a team to load the safe onto the trolley and shift it to the moving truck. Additional crew members may be required to ensure the safety of the crew and any other people present. These crew members must also watch and direct the path of the safe to avoid damage to floors and furniture.
Remember pets should be in a safe, secure place on the day of your move.
Will a moving company move a safe? And what if it’s very heavy? Well, a good sturdy safe is designed not to be moved, to discourage thieves from making off with it. So will a moving company be able to move it?
Just as important as finding the best Johannesburg moving company, getting the right team with all the right tools to help you move is essential. And, you’re pretty sure any movers are geared to move things like your dishwasher and washing machine. But when it comes to that huge metal safe, you want to be sure you pick the moving company that’ll be up for the job.
2. Does the moving company have the manpower?
If you do have one of those old, weighted safes, or it’s in a really hard-to-reach place that our team can’t get around, we’ll help you organise specialist safe movers. And note: For these types of safe moves, there is a special charge and separate terms and conditions.
Moving a safe can be dangerous for the inexperienced and unprepared. And, without the proper equipment or plan, trying to move a safe can lead to serious injuries. And what about damage to floors and walls? Moving a safe by trying to drag it or shove it is likely to damage floors and walls.
Finally, trying to move a safe without professionals and the correct equipment is an unnecessary and costly waste of time.
Bottom line: It takes highly skilled and expert movers to move a safe.
So, appoint a reputable moving company that is qualified to move bulky objects such as safes.
How much does it cost to move a safe?
3. Does the moving company have the right equipment?
Yes, but check with them first. At JHB Removals, for example, we are 100% geared to help you move all your household goods – and that includes all unweighted, modern, household safes, including household gun safes.
As long as about five people can easily get in around the safe, and it’s unweighted, JHB Removals can move it for you, without any extra/special charges. And, if it’s weighted and too heavy for our team, we’ll help you organise a specialist safe mover. Either way, JHB Removals are always able to help.
But, of course, there is a little more to moving a safe than just your furniture. Here’s how it works:
Moving a safe is more than just muscle and manpower. It requires careful planning, particularly when considering the best path in and out of a space. Often, they have to lay a path using surface materials to avoid damage to floors. Experienced movers may also create a temporary path across the lawn so the trolley doesn’t sink into the earth and damage grass. The same level of attention is required at the destination to install the safe in its new spot.
Moving a safe
by JHB Removals FURNITURE REMOVALS
What about those very heavy old-school weighted safes?
Before you appoint a moving company to move your safe, first find out if they answer “yes” to the following questions:
1. Does the moving crew have the skill and experience?