Safe moving internal in Exeter
Professional safe moving internal services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Heavy safe moved internally within your home or business. Professional equipment used, floors protected, safe repositioned securely - all the heavy lifting done safely without damage.
The Heavy Safe Problem
You want to move your safe to another room. Or upstairs. Or just across the office. It weighs 200kg. There's no way you're doing this yourself without serious risk of injury, floor damage, or dropping an extremely expensive safe down the stairs.
💡 Pro tip: Safes are deceptively heavy - even small ones weigh more than you expect. Trying to move them without proper equipment damages floors, walls, and backs.
Why Professional Moving Matters
Here's what goes wrong when people try moving safes themselves:
| ✅ Done Professionally | ❌ DIY Attempt |
|---|---|
| Proper lifting equipment used | Back injuries, hernias |
| Floors and walls protected | Gouges in wooden floors, dents in walls |
| Weight distributed safely | Dropped safe, broken toes, damaged contents |
| Secured in new location | Topples over (dangerous, especially with kids) |
| Insured for any damage | You're liable for everything |
What You Get
🔧 The Complete Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Measure safe, route, doorways (before we start) |
| Preparation | Floors covered, doors protected, route cleared |
| Moving | Professional lifting, wheeled dollies, careful maneuvering |
| Positioning | Exact placement, leveling if needed |
| Securing | Bolted down if appropriate (concrete floors) |
📦 Equipment Used
- Heavy-duty moving dolly (rated for safe weight)
- Floor protection sheets (hardboard/carpet protectors)
- Moving blankets (wall/doorframe protection)
- Drill and bolts (if securing to concrete)
- Ratchet straps (securing safe during move)
Pricing Guide
| Safe Size & Distance | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small safe, same floor | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Medium safe, same floor | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Large safe or stairs involved | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Assumes standard domestic/office safe (under 300kg). Exceptionally heavy safes quoted separately.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Home renovations - safe needs moving while decorating
✅ Office relocation - moving to new room/floor
✅ Security upgrade - repositioning for better protection
✅ New flooring - safe needs lifting while floors are redone
✅ Property sale - moving safe to new house (separate service for between properties)
✅ Storage changes - creating space, rearranging rooms
Why Choose Us for Safe moving internal in Exeter?
Professional heavy lifting equipment
Floor and walls protected throughout
Safe bolted down if required
No damage to property guaranteed
What to Expect
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Before we start, I'll check the safe size, weight (if you know it), and the route it needs to take. This includes measuring doorways, checking stairs, and spotting any potential issues. Better to know now than halfway through.
Step 2: Protection & Preparation
Everything gets protected - floors covered along the entire route, door frames padded, corners marked. I'll clear the path completely and make sure there's space at the destination. Preparation is half the job.
Step 3: The Move
Using proper equipment (not brute force), the safe gets moved carefully. If there are stairs, it's slow and controlled. If there are tight corners, we take our time. The safe arrives at its new spot undamaged, and so does your house.
🔧 DIY Tips
Honestly? Don't move a safe yourself. But if you absolutely must (or want to prepare for professionals):
⚠️ Safety warnings
- Safes are MUCH heavier than they look (100kg+ is common)
- Most safe-moving injuries are back injuries or crushed extremities
- Dropping a safe through a floor is expensive and dangerous
- Insurance won't cover damage caused by DIY moving
📏 Before attempting anything
- Know the exact weight of your safe (check model specifications)
- Measure all doorways, corridors, stair widths along the route
- Check floor load capacity (especially upstairs - some floors can't handle it)
- Get at least 2-3 strong people involved (not just one mate)
🔧 Equipment you'd need
- Heavy-duty appliance dolly (rated for the weight)
- Thick floor protectors (hardboard sheets minimum)
- Furniture straps or ratchet straps
- Thick gloves (safes have sharp edges)
- Stair rollers if going up/down stairs
💡 Pro trick (for small safes only): Empty the safe completely before moving - every kilogram matters when you're lifting. Cash, documents, and valuables come out first, moved separately, and go back in after positioning.
When to definitely call professionals:
- Safe weighs over 100kg
- Any stairs involved
- Tight doorways or corners
- Wooden floors that might scratch
- You value your back/fingers/toes
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Older Exeter properties? Victorian and Edwardian houses often have narrow doorways and stairs. What fit in one way might need creative routing to move. I've dealt with enough period properties to know the tricks.
Bolting down depends on the floor. Concrete or stone floors? Easy to bolt through securely. Wooden floorboards? Not recommended - drilling through them weakens the structure and creates access points. We can discuss wall-mounting brackets or positioning against fixed structures instead.
Safes going upstairs need floor capacity checking. Most modern houses are fine, but older properties with original floorboards might not handle a 250kg safe in the bedroom. If you're unsure, I can check the joists while we're there.
Empty the safe first (unless it's emergency). Makes it lighter, safer to move, and protects the contents from rattling around during transport. Only exception is if you're moving it for security reasons and can't empty it safely.
Stairs add significant time and risk. A safe that takes 1 hour to move across a room takes 2-3 hours to move carefully up a flight of stairs. It's slow, it's controlled, and it's worth doing properly.
Office safe relocation is common. Businesses in Exeter often need safes moved during refits or office reorganization. This service is fully insured for commercial properties as well as domestic.
Combining with other heavy lifting. If you've got other heavy items needing moving (filing cabinets, workshop equipment, large furniture), we can bundle it all together. More efficient than multiple trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
How heavy a safe can you move?
Most domestic safes (up to 300kg) are fine - that's your typical floor-standing home safe. Anything bigger might need specialist equipment or a second person, but I'll be honest about what's achievable when you describe the safe. If you know the model or weight, that helps.
Do you protect my floors and walls during the move?
Absolutely - that's half the job. I use floor protectors, moving blankets, and take doorframes/corners seriously. The safe's heavy enough without adding repair bills on top. Most safes in Exeter homes go on wooden floors or carpets, both need proper protection.
Can you bolt the safe down in its new location?
If it's going on a solid floor (concrete, stone), yes - I'll drill and bolt it properly. If it's wooden floorboards, bolting through them isn't usually recommended (weakens the floor), but we can discuss alternatives like securing it to a wall or positioning it against immovable objects.
What if the safe won't fit through a doorway?
We'll measure first to avoid surprises. Most safes that fit in originally will come out, but sometimes door frames or carpets have changed. If it genuinely won't fit, we'll work out an alternative - sometimes removing a door temporarily helps, or there's another route through the house.
How long does moving a safe take?
Depends on weight, distance, and obstacles. Small safe (100kg) across one room? About 1.5 hours including setup. Large safe (250kg) up or down stairs to another floor? 3 hours easily. I'll give you a better estimate once I know the specifics.
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