Safe moving · NYC
Safe & Gun Safe Moving in New York City
Relocating a heavy safe takes more skill than strength. Sherlocks Safes moves home, commercial, and gun safes — including 500 lb and heavier — through NYC stairs, narrow passages, and tight access, then re-anchors them securely at the destination.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Moving a safe the right way
Moving a safe is challenging and can be risky — for the safe, your floors, and the people carrying it. Owner Ari and our background-checked technicians have the equipment, rigging, and experience to relocate your safe without damage, whether it's a straightforward move or a difficult one across hardwood, up old stairs, or through narrow hallways. This is relocation of an existing safe, not new-safe installation or opening and repair.
- Home, commercial, gun, floor, wall, and standalone safes
- Heavy safes handled with a stair-climber, dolly, and proper rigging
- Floors and walls protected throughout the move
- Re-anchored and bolted down at your new location
Why hire experienced safe movers
Right equipment for heavy loads
Stair-climbers, pallet jacks, four-wheel dollies, and lift-gate trucks let us move safes safely up and down stairs and in and out of buildings — work that's risky to attempt without the proper tools.
Built for tight NYC access
We plan a removal and entry strategy for narrow passages, stairwells, and elevators before we lift anything, and protect floors and walls with covers and aluminum plates as we go.
Re-anchored at the destination
Once the safe is in place, we bolt it down so it's secure and harder to remove — adding back the protection that comes from a properly anchored safe.
Background-checked technicians
Every technician is background-checked and works carefully and discreetly. Ari brings 16 years of safe and vault experience and is a member of SAVTA.
How it works
Tell us about the move
Call us and share photos of the safe and both locations. We'll review the weight and size, the stairs, elevators, and access on each end.
Get a free written quote
We give you a free, no-obligation written quote and schedule a time that works for you. Nothing happens until you approve the price.
We move it carefully
Our movers protect your floors, rig the safe with the right equipment, and take it through stairs and narrow passages slowly and without damage.
Placed and re-anchored
We position the safe where you want it, check the fit, and bolt it down securely at the destination.
What it costs
Every safe move is priced for the job — there's no flat rate. We give you a free, no-obligation written quote up front, and we don't start work until you've approved it. A few things affect the price:
What affects the price
- Weight and size of the safe
- Floor and access on both ends — stairs, elevator, or narrow passages
- Distance between the pickup and destination
- Re-anchoring and bolting down at the new location
No hidden fees or surprises — you see the price before we begin.
“I was looking to move a 500lb safe and had difficulty finding a mover. I called a few companies and got a run around. When I called Ari over at Sherlocks Safes he asked for some pictures of the safe and move. Within 24hrs he gave me a price and scheduled the move in a time frame that worked for me. The two men that showed up were great. They took great care in moving the safe through very narrow passages. There was no damage, they were quick and efficient at the job. If you're looking to move a safe then Sherlocks Safes is your best bet. I highly recommend them.”
★★★★★ Mr Mitchell · Google
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Safe Moving FAQs
Can you move a 500 lb or heavier safe?
Yes. We regularly move heavy safes — including 500 lb and up — and gun safes. We use a stair-climber, dollies, and proper rigging so the safe is moved safely, and skill matters more than strength on a job like this.
Can you get a safe up or down stairs and through narrow spaces?
Yes. Tight NYC stairwells, hallways, and doorways are routine for us. We plan the route in advance and use a custom stair-climber and four-wheel dolly to move the safe through narrow passages without damage.
How do you protect my floors and walls during the move?
We cover floors with cardboard, rugs, or carpet, lay down aluminum plates to smooth the path, and strap the safe to our gear before moving it. Moving slowly and carefully keeps your home and the safe protected.
Do you re-anchor the safe at the new location?
Yes. Once the safe is in the right spot, we bolt it down so it's secure and harder for anyone to remove — restoring the protection a properly anchored safe provides.
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