Our Reputation Speaks for Itself
A seven hundred pound safe does not care how strong your friends are. It cares about the right dolly, the right angle at every turn, and a crew that has moved enough of them to know where things go wrong before they happen. New Chapters Moving Company moves gun safes without risking your stairs, your floors, or the safe itself.
Moving a safe comes down to a small number of decisions that matter enormously: the exact angle to tip it through a doorway without gouging the frame, how many people it takes to control the weight on stairs without losing the lean, and where the straps sit so the load never shifts mid-carry. Most people move a safe once in their life. We do it every week, so those calls are made before the first strap goes on.
How Your Gun Safe Move Runs
We start by getting the safe’s weight, dimensions, and current location, then check that information against your doorways, stairs, and any turns along the route before move day. Our crew moves the safe using rigging and dollies built specifically for concentrated weight, working slowly through the tightest points rather than rushing the whole path. Once it reaches your new home, we position it exactly where you want it, accounting for floor load if it is going anywhere other than a slab foundation.
What Every Gun Safe Move Includes
Specialized dollies and rigging equipment are built to handle the concentrated weight a safe carries, unlike general moving equipment. We assess doorways, stairs, and turns before move day rather than discovering a problem mid-move, and floor protection covers the entire path the safe travels. Placement at your new location is part of the service, including basements and upper floors when access allows.
Why You Should Never Move a Gun Safe Yourself
We hear the stories all the time. “I thought we could do it.” “We got it on a dolly, and then it got stuck.” “We dropped it.”
A do-it-yourself gun safe move is a bad idea. Here’s exactly why.
What Goes Wrong in a DIY Safe Move
- Injury: a gun safe is top-heavy, concentrated weight. If it starts to tip, there is no catching an 800-pound safe.
- Your home: a standard dolly cracks tile and gouges hardwood, and a safe can get away from you on a staircase in a split second.
- The safe itself: a drop of just a few inches can jam the locking mechanism and leave you locked out of your own safe.
- The wrong equipment: rental dollies bend or snap. We bring high-capacity appliance dollies, stair-climbing dollies, liftgate trucks, and full floor protection.
Why Choose Us for Your Heavy Safe Moving?
When it comes to moving an item this heavy and valuable, you need to trust the company you hire.
We Have the Expertise
We are not “regular” movers trying to move a safe. We are experienced gun safe movers. We have done this hundreds of times. We have the right equipment and, more importantly, the right training to handle the specific challenges of a 1,000-pound object.
We Are Fully Licensed and Insured
This is the most important part. Your homeowners insurance will not cover you if you drop a safe and injure a friend. A “guy with a truck” from a classifieds site has no insurance.
We are a legitimate, professional company.
- FL License #: IM3643 (Licensed with the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
- US DOT #: 3881904 (Registered with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation)
Our insurance policies are designed to cover this exact kind of high-risk work. When you hire us, you are fully protected.
We Give You Peace of Mind
The true value of our service is not just the moving. It’s the feeling of knowing it’s done. It’s the relief of not having to worry about your back, your new floors, or your safe. You make one call, and the problem is solved.
Discreet and Professional Service
We understand that a large gun safe is a private, valuable item. You don’t necessarily want to advertise its presence to the whole neighborhood.
Our team is professional, uniformed, and discreet. We are not a “junk hauling” crew. We are full-time, background-checked moving experts. We arrive, we work efficiently and quietly, and we get the job done. We respect your privacy and your property.
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Areas We Serve
We’re proud to provide professional moving services throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding communities.
Complete Gun Safe Moving and Installation Services
We handle every situation. We are the gun safe movers you can call for any scenario.
Home-to-Home Gun Safe Moving
This is the most common service. You are moving to a new house in Jacksonville, FL, and your safe needs to come with you. We can move the safe as a standalone job, or we can include it as part of your full household move.
Store-to-Home Delivery and Installation
Did you just buy a beautiful new safe from a local store? Most stores only offer “curbside delivery.” They will drop your 900-pound purchase in your driveway, and the rest is your problem.
Don’t be that person. Call us. We will pick up the safe from the store, transport it to your home, and install it inside, exactly where you want it. We handle the “last mile” that is the hardest part.
In-Home and Room-to-Room Moves
Sometimes you just need the safe moved to a different room.
- “I need to move my safe from the garage to the basement.”
- “We are getting new carpet and need the safe moved out and then back in.”
- “I want to move it from the closet to the office.”
No problem. We do in-home moves all the time. Our team will come in, protect your floors, and make the switch, all in one quick visit.
Customer reviews
Wow! They were fast, thorough, cautious, and efficient. Brandon, David, and Adam were very professional and very nice. The 3 of them made sure everything everything was just the way I wanted it! They made one of the most stressful days of my life so much easier!
Brandon, David, and Adam were super efficient and helpful and alleviated much of the stress that comes with moving!
My movers Laquinn Herring and Adam Olson were amazing! They were fast and very kind. Great customer service and handled my items with care. Would definitely recommend and book again!
It has been the most incredible day! I am so impressed with this company and their incredible workers and customer service. Thank you to Bridget, David, Brandon and and Adam and Gio for a great experience.
Brandon, David, and Adam helped move my grandmother and I this past Saturday. They did an awesome job and we really appreciate it! Thanks again guys!
New Chapter moving is a fantastic new company if you are looking for fair rates and high ethical standards this is the go to movers. You and your valuables will be treated with respect If I need to move again these are the movers I trust I give a well deserved 5 stars
I used NEW CHAPTERS to Move from Nocatee to Jacksonville and I could Not be happier. I highly Recommend them for all Your moves.
Brandon, David, and Joseph were absolutely fantastic! They arrived on time, were incredibly professional, and handled everything with great care and efficiency. The whole process was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly where I wanted it and treated my belongings with respect. They even put my Christmas decorations away in the garage up on super high shelves without asking and set my lamps on my nightstand. Simple but thoughtful touches! I couldn’t have asked for a better team — prompt, courteous, and wonderful to work with. I’ve moved dozens of times, but would only pick these guys again - highly recommend this moving company!
Extremely hardworking crew. Very responsive and careful. Highest rating possible.
The crew went above and beyond to make sure my move was completed. I had to move much more than originally identified and one of the crew had to leave due to an injury, but the team kept working for 13 hours straight and somehow managed to fit everything into my new, smaller house. I was very impressed with their professionalism, can-do attitude, and customer focus.
Excellent job done by Giorgi and David, stairs in both locations. With no breaks they did a job that would need 3 men at the least. Definitely recommend 👍
Excellent Company! They showed up ready to work and moved quickly and efficiently. They took great care of our stuff! These guys went above and beyond!
Our Professional Gun Safe Moving Service
When you hire New Chapters Moving, you’re not just hiring muscle. You’re hiring a plan. We are expert gun safe movers with a process that ensures safety from start to finish.
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The Plan and Preparation
First, we get the details. We need to know the safe's weight (check the manufacturer's label), the dimensions, and the path. We'll ask: Where is it now? Where is it going? Are there any stairs, tight corners, or tricky surfaces?02Protecting Your Home
On moving day, our team arrives. The first thing we do is prep your home. We lay down heavy-duty floor protection. We pad doorways and walls along the entire route. We protect your property before the safe even moves.03The Safe and Secure Move
Using our specialized heavy-duty dollies and straps, our trained team will secure the safe, balance the weight, and carefully move it out of your home. We load it onto our hydraulic liftgate truck and secure it for transport.04Installation and Placement
At your new home, we do the same process in reverse. We protect the new floors, transport the safe inside, and place it exactly where you want it. We can get it level and set in its final position. We don't leave until it's perfectly placed.Get A Free Estimate
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move a gun safe?
The price is based on a few key factors: the weight of the safe, the distance of the move, and the difficulty of the path (especially stairs). We will give you a clear, all-inclusive, flat-rate quote upfront.
Do I need to empty my safe before you move it?
YES. Absolutely. Your safe must be completely empty. For legal, safety, and insurance reasons, we cannot and will not transport firearms, ammunition, or any other contents of the safe. The move is for the safe only.
Can you move a gun safe up or down stairs?
Yes. This is a highly specialized service that requires specific equipment (like a stair-climbing dolly) and a larger, more experienced crew. We must know about any and all stairs when you book your move, as it changes the price and the tools we bring.
Will you bolt my safe to the floor?
We are gun safe movers, not locksmiths or contractors. Our job is to safely transport the safe and place it exactly where you want it. We level it, but we do not bolt it to the floor, as this involves drilling into your foundation or flooring.
My regular moving company said they can move it.
Be very careful. Most household movers have a weight limit in their contract (often 300-400 lbs). They are not insured to move an 800-pound safe. If they try and fail, they are not liable for the damage. You need a specialist.
How heavy of a safe can you move?
Tell us the safe's weight and dimensions when you book, and we will confirm we have the right rigging and equipment for it before move day.
Do you move safes into basements?
Yes. Basement placement is one of the more common situations our equipment is built to handle safely.
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Your safe was a major investment. Your home is your biggest investment. Your health is priceless.
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Don't risk any of them.
Let our team of professional gun safe movers at New Chapters Moving handle the weight. We’ll get your safe moved and installed, leaving you with nothing to do but relax.
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