Gun Safe and Heavy Item Movers in Tampa
Gun safes, aquariums, slate pool tables, grandfather clocks, treadmills and anything else that takes more than two people and a hand truck. We price heavy items by what they actually weigh and where they’re going, so give us the model number and the route.
What we need to know, and what to do first
Heavy jobs go wrong when the crew finds out about the item on the day. These details let us send the right number of people and the right equipment the first time.
| Item | Tell us | Before we arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Gun safe | Brand and model (usually on a label inside the door), or its height, width and depth | Empty it completely and remove any floor bolts |
| Aquarium | Tank size in gallons, and whether the stand is separate | Fish and water out, gravel and decor bagged |
| Slate pool table | Table size and whether the slate is one piece or three | Balls, cues and anything in the pockets put away |
| Grandfather clock | Height, and the manual if you still have it | Weights and pendulum come off first; if you’d rather not, we’ll do it |
| Treadmill or home gym | Brand and model | Treadmills folded and locked, safety key put somewhere you’ll find it |
| Washer, dryer, chest freezer | Which ones are going | Disconnected and drained, freezer emptied and defrosted |
Where the safe ends up matters as much as getting it there
Older homes on raised floors
A lot of houses in Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights and Hyde Park sit on piers, with wood floors over a crawl space instead of a slab. Those floors handle furniture fine, but a 700-pound safe concentrates its weight on a small footprint. Put it against an exterior wall or over a beam rather than in the middle of a room, and have a contractor look underneath if you’re unsure.
Condo towers
Downtown, Channelside and Westshore buildings set weight limits on their freight elevators, and some associations want approval before a safe comes in. Get the elevator capacity and the OK from management before move day.
Garages and slab homes
Most Tampa safes live in a garage or a ground-floor closet on concrete. That’s the easiest place for us to get to, and the slab holds the weight without any question.
Tampa heavy item questions
How heavy is my safe?
Most home gun safes run from around 300 pounds to well over 1,000 empty. The label inside the door usually has the model number, and the manufacturer’s spec sheet lists the exact weight. That number decides how many people and what dolly we bring.
Should I leave the guns and valuables inside?
No. Contents shift when the safe is tilted, they add a lot of weight, and loose items can get damaged. Empty it and move firearms, documents and jewelry yourself.
Can a safe go upstairs in a Tampa townhome?
Often, yes. Tell us how many stairs there are and whether they turn. Upstairs, place it along a load-bearing wall rather than in the middle of the floor.
Will you move a fish tank with the fish in it?
No. The tank has to be empty. Water sloshing in a moving tank can crack the seams, and it’s not safe for the fish. Plan for the tank to be broken down the day before and set back up after.
Do you move hot tubs?
Yes, once it’s drained and an electrician has disconnected the power. We’ll need the width of the narrowest gate or opening between the tub and the truck.
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Got something heavy to move in Tampa?
Send the model number or a photo, and tell us where it’s going. You’ll get a guaranteed price.