Professional Safe & Gun Safe Moving Services

Safe moving costs in Salt Lake City typically range from $200-$400 for small safes under 500 lbs (local moves, ground floor, easy access), $400-$800 for medium gun safes 500-800 lbs, $700-$1,200 for large gun safes 800-1,200 lbs especially with stairs, $1,000-$2,000+ for extra-large safes over 1,200 lbs or commercial safes, and $1,500-$5,000+ for vault doors and extremely heavy commercial safes. Factors affecting cost include safe weight (most important factor), number of stairs and floors, access challenges (narrow doorways, tight corners), distance traveled, and if door removal is required for clearance. We provide free written estimates after assessing your specific safe and locations. Call (801) 599-3953 for accurate pricing.

Yes! We specialize in stair navigation for heavy safes using professional electric stair climbing equipment rated for 2,000+ pounds. Many Utah gun safes are located in basements requiring stair transport - this is one of our most common services. Our stair climbing equipment allows controlled descent (or ascent) of stairs with heavy safes, professional techniques keep safes properly balanced and controlled, experienced crews coordinate movements carefully, and we protect stairways with heavy-duty runners and guards. Stair moves do increase costs significantly due to specialized equipment and additional labor. We assess your specific stairway dimensions and safe weight during the free estimate to provide accurate pricing.

We strongly recommend removing firearms and ammunition before your gun safe move for several important reasons: safety (preventing any accidental discharge during jostling of move), weight reduction (firearms and ammo can add 200-400+ lbs to already heavy safes), cost reduction (lighter safes are easier to move reducing labor costs), legal considerations (some jurisdictions have regulations about transporting loaded firearms), and protection (preventing damage to firearm finishes from jostling during transport). You should also remove documents, jewelry, and other valuables. The safe itself provides plenty of weight to move! We can transport safes with contents if absolutely necessary, but recommend emptying for optimal safety and cost.

You absolutely need professional safe moving specialists - not regular moving companies! Safes require heavy-duty equipment rated for extreme weight (professional safe dollies, stair climbing machinery, industrial rigging), trained crews understanding proper techniques for unbalanced heavy items, specialized skills for stair navigation and tight space maneuvering, and proper insurance coverage for high-value safes and contents. Regular movers lack this equipment and training, frequently resulting in damaged safes (dented, scratched, broken locks), damaged homes (gouged floors, broken drywall, scratched doorways), or injured movers (serious back injuries, crushed fingers). Many insurance companies specifically exclude safe coverage when moved by non-specialists. Professional safe movers are essential.

Our heavy-duty equipment and experienced crews can handle safes up to approximately 5,000 pounds for standard moves through homes and buildings. For extremely heavy vault doors, commercial safes, or items over 5,000 lbs, we coordinate with professional rigging companies and crane services when needed. Most residential gun safes range 400-1,500 lbs (well within our capability), commercial safes typically 1,000-3,000 lbs (we handle regularly), and vault doors 2,000-5,000+ lbs (our upper range). We assess weight during the estimate and determine the appropriate equipment and crew size. If your safe exceeds our equipment capability, we'll honestly tell you and coordinate with specialized rigging contractors as needed.

Yes! We move gun safes and commercial safes throughout Park City, Deer Valley, and all Summit County mountain communities. Mountain safe moves present unique challenges we handle expertly: steep driveways requiring proper heavy-duty equipment, mountain property access challenges, altitude considerations (Park City is 7,000 feet), potential winter weather coordination, and longer distances from Salt Lake Valley. Many Park City luxury homes and vacation properties feature gun safes and residential safes requiring professional moving. We provide the same specialized equipment and expertise regardless of location throughout Northern Utah.

Professional safe moving with proper equipment and techniques will not damage your safe structurally or affect locking mechanisms when done correctly. We use specialized padding protecting safe finishes, proper handling preventing dents and scratches, controlled movements avoiding impacts and drops, and secure positioning preventing tipping or shifting. However, cheap movers or DIY attempts commonly damage safes through improper handling. After professional moving, your safe lock should function perfectly. We recommend testing the lock and combination after delivery to ensure everything works properly. Any issues discovered immediately should be reported so we can address them under our insurance coverage.

Yes - absolutely essential! Wasatch Transfer & Storage is a fully licensed Utah moving company with comprehensive insurance specifically covering safe moves. This includes: cargo insurance protecting valuable safes during transport (including any contents like firearms or valuables), liability coverage for any property damage to your home or building, workers' compensation protecting you from injury liability (safe moving is inherently dangerous work), and proper licensing meeting Utah requirements. Safes are expensive investments (gun safes typically $1,500-$5,000+, commercial safes $5,000-$50,000+) deserving proper insurance protection. Always verify your safe movers carry legitimate insurance - many unlicensed "cheap movers" have no coverage, leaving you vulnerable to total loss if something goes wrong. We provide certificates of insurance upon request.