After all, accidental access, and improper storage can lead to gun-related accidents, which no gun owner ever wants—responsible or not. Part of this responsibility is making sure the gun safe is relocated, and installed properly. 

If you’re considering gun safe moving services in Fort Worth, Texas, there are a few requirements to look for if you want a positive (and safe) experience. Here are five of them.

1. Experience, and Expertise

When considering gun safe movers in Fort Worth, the importance of expertise can’t be understated. You don’t want an inexperienced, untrained or unlicensed person handling, something as important and valuable as a gun safe. This is especially true for larger safes that can hold multiple guns, and boxes of ammunition, as they tend to be heavy, and moving or installing them properly can cause bodily harm or damage your home or business.

Look for a gun safe moving company with a proven track record in handling gun safes of all shapes, sizes, and weights. Experienced movers understand the intricacies, and required planning involved in navigating potential challenges of the move effectively. At A-1 Locksmith, we give customers peace of mind with our white glove safe delivery, and installation services, since they know we’ve been serving Fort Worth for decades, and take the utmost care with every gun safe move, and install we do.

2. Specialized Equipment

The best-rated gun safe mover won’t be able to help you if they don’t have the required equipment to move your gun safe. These types of safes can reach 800 pounds or more, requiring more than just a dolly or, some harness straps, and muscle to relocate. Equipment and tools need to be rated for the weight and dimensions involved in a gun safe move, and companies like A-1 Locksmith will have these on hand to ensure a safe move.

Additionally, stair climbers, and other lifting mechanisms may be needed to navigate stairs, and tight spaces without risking damage or injury. This is why gun safe moves that involve a second floor or complex transport path often involve an extra fee—they’re a lot more work! (Many big-box stores also don’t even offer moves upstairs.) Fortunately, investing in a Fort Worth-based company like A-1 Locksmith with the right equipment will ensure a smooth and secure relocation process from start to finish.

3. Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Unforeseen accidents can occur during the moving process, so insurance coverage is always a required safety net for the Fort Worth gun safe mover you choose. To protect your gun safe investment and enjoy peace of mind, ask the moving company or locksmith about the insurance coverage they have. Reputable companies will carry enough liability insurance to safeguard against potential damage—to the safe, property or belongings. Don’t hesitate to ask about coverage limits, and exclusions to ensure you feel good about the relocation process. With the right company backed by insurance, you can be rest assured your gun safe is in good hands.

4. Transparent Pricing and Policies

Another must-have with gun safe moving services in Fort Worth is transparent pricing. These types of moves can incur extra fees depending on the size of the safe, where it’s located, where it’s being transported, and the complexity or number of floors involved. Request detailed pricing information upfront in writing and make sure it includes labor, equipment rentals (if needed), insurance, and any taxes or fees. Be sure to also review the gun safe moving company’s policies when it comes to scheduling, cancellations, and liability.

You don’t want any misunderstandings or discrepancies you have to deal with later on. When you choose a moving service provider like A-1 Locksmith with transparent pricing and policies, you can budget accordingly, and avoid unexpected surprise expenses. We’re happy to provide a no-obligation quote if you’d like to see an example of what this looks like.

5. Other Perks

Finally, there must be some other benefits of working with a particular gun safe mover in Fort Worth if they’re going to stand out from the competition and offer value you can’t find anywhere else. We provide several of these at A-1 Locksmith with our safe delivery installs, and moving services, which include:

• We can move your safe, even if you didn’t buy it from us.
• We offer upstairs delivery, and installation services.
• We bolt down safes with every install.
• We provide in-home training before we leave.
• We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
• We work with businesses that have multiple locations.
• We install safes in two weeks or less, if you purchase from us.

If you’re looking for reliable gun safe moving services in Fort Worth (or any part of North Texas), consider A-1 Locksmith and our team of dependable movers, and installers. Contact us today for a no-obligation quote!

If you’re not a professional, however, you should think twice before you tackle something outside your area of expertise. Home safe delivery is one such area.

We often get asked how we deliver big, bulky safes in hard-to-reach locations. In this post and video, we take a look at a 650-pound Liberty Franklin Model Safe we successfully delivered to a customer who wanted it on the second floor.

Watch the video, and/or read about it below.

Key Components for Safe Delivery

When it comes to home safe delivery, there are a few best practices to consider, whether you’re doing it yourself (with help) or hiring a professional. Here are some of the key components for home safe delivery:

• Reachable location: the safe has to fit in the space, and the path to the space.
• Proper weight: the space needs to support the 50-500+ pounds of the safe.
• Experience: whoever is moving it needs to know what they’re doing.
• Multiple people: bigger safes especially shouldn’t be moved alone, even with a dolly.
• Mitigated risk: whether it’s for personal injury or property damage.

Is Delivery or Pickup the Best Option?

The two main factors with this decision are: the size of the safe, and the difficulty in delivery. As for the size of the home safe, many people can handle 100 pounds or less with a dolly (assuming no or few obstacles). Anything more than that requires two people, and some practical knowledge. So if you’re confident in both of those departments, picking up your safe yourself might be the best option.

If the safe is approaching 200 or 300 pounds (or more), it might require professional equipment and experience. The difficulty of reaching where you want the safe delivered might also require an expert’s strategy, whether it’s up stairs, around corners or past obstacles. (Though be aware an extra fee may be charged for difficult delivery situations like this.) 

How A-1 Safe Delivery Works

At A-1 Locksmith Security, and Safes, we pride ourselves in professional, efficient and safe home delivery for our safe options. This includes hiring and training professional team members, using advanced equipment and providing extra security with ropes, and/or cords. Finally, we are insured, and bonded to provide even more peace of mind.

Need a safe delivered? Interested in purchasing a safe? Contact the team at A-1 Locksmith Security, and Safes today, and we’ll answer any questions you may have.