How Do You Safely Move a Safe or Vault to a New Location?

Moving is stressful enough with boxes, furniture and a truck. Now add a safe that weighs hundreds of pounds, or a vault that was built into a building decades ago. Suddenly the move has a very serious piece that cannot be loaded into the back of a pickup and strapped down.

If you are planning a move, a renovation or a new office, here is what you should know about moving a safe or vault the right way. We are Kapital Safe & Vault, a full service safe and vault company located just south of Philadelphia, and moving is a big part of what we do.

Why Safe Moving Is Not a Do It Yourself Job

A safe is made to be difficult to move. That is the point. It is heavy, dense and often awkward to grab. Many have a center of gravity that makes them tip without warning. A gun safe, a floor safe, a jewelry safe and a commercial cash safe all behave a little differently.

Trying to move one without the right tools and training puts people and property at risk. Stairs are especially dangerous. A safe that slips can injure workers, destroy a staircase or crash through a floor. The money you think you are saving by skipping the pros can disappear in one bad moment.

The Moves We Handle

Safe and vault moves come in many forms. Here are the most common ones:

• A homeowner moving a gun safe or jewelry safe to a new house
• A business relocating its office, shop or warehouse
• A safe moving from one room to another, or up or down a floor
• A bank moving a vault to another building
• A company that bought a safe and wants it moved and installed

 

If you have any safe or vault moving needs, tell us what you have and where it needs to go. We offer expert safe moving services in your area, and we offer vault services throughout the United States.

Residential Moves

At home, the biggest concerns are the path and the property. Narrow hallways, tight turns, finished floors and basement stairs all have to be handled. A good crew protects the walls and floors and uses equipment made for heavy loads. Our residential safe moving services are built around keeping your home in the same condition we found it.

Once the safe arrives at its new home, it should be set up in the right spot. That means thinking about floor strength, moisture and access, just like with a new safe. A safe that has been moved does not need to be a safe that has been misplaced.

Commercial Moves

For businesses, timing is everything. A store that is moving cannot afford to be without its safe for days, and an office cannot always close while a vault is moved. Planning ahead lets us schedule the work so it fits your move instead of disrupting it.

Commercial moves also tend to be bigger. There may be several safes, safe deposit equipment or other heavy items, and everything has to arrive in working order. We handle commercial moves and specialty moves with the same careful approach, and we can coordinate with your contractors and movers.

Moving a Vault

Vault moves are a major project. A vault may need to be taken apart in sections, transported and rebuilt in a new location. That calls for a team that understands vault construction, and it calls for planning well before the first piece comes out.

We are a full service bank vault and vault installation, removal and moving company. Whether you have a bank vault that you need moved to another building, or you need a new vault purchased and installed at the destination, we can help with any situation. It is one stop for the whole project.

Moving and Installing Together

Many people think of moving and installing as two separate jobs. They do not have to be. Whether you have a safe that you need moved and installed, or need to buy a safe to be installed, we are the company that you need. We bring it, place it and make sure it is ready to use, so you only deal with one team from start to finish.

How to Prepare for a Safe or Vault Move

A few simple steps make the day go smoother:

• Empty the safe if you can, or tell us what is inside
• Make sure you know the combination or have the key
• Clear the path from the safe to the door
• Measure doorways and hallways at the new location
• Tell us about stairs, tight turns and anything fragile along the way

 

The more we know ahead of time, the fewer surprises there are on moving day.

Let the Experts Handle the Heavy Lifting

A safe or vault holds the things that matter most to you. Moving it should not be a gamble. With the right crew, the right equipment and a clear plan, it does not have to be.

If you have a safe or vault to move, contact us today or call 866-328-7527. Tell us where it is, where it is going, and we will take care of the rest.