Gun safes weigh 300–1,000+ lbs. Check if yours fits from the delivery truck through the door and down to the basement or up the stairs. Professional movers essential.
Gun safes weigh 300–1,000+ lbs and require professional movers for any stair delivery. Most residential safes (20–30" wide) fit through standard doors. Floor load capacity is a critical concern — place on a concrete slab or against a load-bearing wall. Budget $200–$1,000 for professional delivery.
Hire professional safe movers — check floor load capacity.
Gun safes typically arrive by freight carrier on a pallet. You need a liftgate truck or loading dock to unload. If transporting yourself, a full-size pickup truck can carry most residential gun safes (verify the truck's payload capacity vs. safe weight).
Run the It Fit in a Pickup Truck CalculatorResidential gun safes are typically 20–30" wide and 55–72" tall. Most fit through a standard 32" door, but heavier safes (600+ lbs) require a heavy-duty safe dolly. Remove the front door and hinges to gain 1.5–2 inches if the fit is tight.
Run the a Gun Safe Fit Through a Door CalculatorMoving a gun safe on stairs is extremely dangerous due to the concentrated weight (often 500–1,000+ lbs). This requires a professional safe moving team with a stair-climbing dolly or motorized equipment. Verify that the floor at the destination can support the concentrated load.
Run the a Gun Safe Fit Up the Stairs CalculatorInstall the free ItemFits extension — it reads product dimensions on IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon and tells you if it fits before you buy.
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