Movers are experienced at transporting a number of large and unwieldy things, and safes are one of them. Thus, a moving company typically won't have any problem helping you relocate yours. However, there are a couple of things you need to know about the process before you make the call for assistance.
You May Be Charged More
Depending on the size and weight of the safe, the moving company may charge you more to move it. This is because safes can weigh up to 1,500 pounds, so the company will typically need to send extra help and equipment to get the item out of your home, to the truck, and into your new place of residence.
The exact cost will vary depending on how much the safe weighs, how far away the new home is, and whether you're paying by the volume or per hour. Exact numbers are hard to come by, but moving a safe is similar to relocating a piano, which can cost anywhere from $150 to $800. Additionally, the company may charge a fee to move the safe up or down stairs and may also tack on a bulky item fee if the safe is oversized.
To ensure you know exactly how much you'll be out of pocket, be sure the customer service agent does a home inspection and gets a good look at the safe so he or she can provide an accurate quote. You can also visit websites like http://www.movefla.com/ to learn more about moving companies and their fees.
Only the Safe Goes, Not the Contents
A second thing you need to understand is that the company will typically have no problem moving the safe, but it probably won't move the items the safe contains. First, the company will want you to empty the safe to avoid accidentally damaging your valuables while moving the safe between locations.
Second, all moving companies have a banned items list where they will absolutely not transport certain things. If you were using your safe to hold guns, money, or jewelry, you'll need to remove them and find an alternate way to get those items to your new home since almost all moving companies will not handle them.
If the company will let you put the contents of the safe on the truck, be sure you get an adequate amount of insurance to cover the value should the items get lost or damaged. The free insurance offered by moving companies only pays out $0.60 per pound, which means you may only be compensated sixty cents for a two-ounce necklace, even though the item may be worth $100. It's best to get full-value protection, which will pay out the item's market value.
For more information about moving a safe or the schedule a date to relocate to your new home, contact a local moving company.
Share26 March 2018
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