Since this thread has 9k views I guess I owe it to give a real update and that update is that after two visits with the leasing agent representing the owner/developer she still was unable to clarify what portions of the building were to be demolished. This was pertinent to the selection of safe removal methodology and besides… I was only interested in moving the safes in order to get my foot in the door for the renovation work. So I stopped calling her and she stopped calling me. We both dumped the other.

And there’s nothing more to the story. If there was, I would’ve said that with a glean or something but I am happily married and I only make such distinction for entertainment purposes because if we can’t laugh then what lumps are we?

 

I’ve moved some serious weight before, and I can relate to the challenge. I had to move a Home Safe a few years ago, and it was a similar size—heavy, old, and not exactly easy to maneuver. I ended up having to call in a few extra hands, and we used heavy-duty furniture sliders on a smooth surface to get it down the stairs. We made sure to go slow, and I also brought in a couple of movers who had experience with this type of thing.

You’re right about the weight—it can easily top 1,500 lbs, especially with those old safes. If you have the pallet scale handy, that’s a smart move to verify before you get started. But the biggest challenge might be safely managing it on stairs without damaging the building or risking injury. If you do decide to bring in some help, make sure they’re experienced with old, heavy safes like that.