Typical sizes and weights
| Type | Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small home safe | 35 to 50cm on each side | 20 to 60kg |
| Larger home safe | 50 to 80cm tall | 60 to 150kg |
| Office or document safe | 80 to 120cm tall | 150 to 400kg |
Typical ranges, not manufacturer figures. Measure yours if it is going to be close, and check it against the door and stair measurements.
Will it fit?
Will it fit through the door?
Almost always. Safes are compact. What matters is the weight on the floor and the stairs, not the width.
Can a heavy safe go up or down stairs?
Home safes, yes, with a stair-climbing trolley and enough people. Over a few hundred kilos, particularly on older stairs, the staircase itself becomes the limit and we will tell you plainly if it needs specialist lifting gear.
How we move it
- Confirm the weight from the model or the manufacturer
- Unbolt it where the fixings are accessible
- Move it on a heavy-duty trolley or stair climber
- Protect floors with boards so the weight is spread
Before we arrive
- Find the make and model, or its weight
- Empty it, and keep the key or code to hand
- Tell us how it is fixed down: to the floor, the wall, or both
Bolted-down safes
Most home safes are bolted to the floor or the wall from inside. With the safe open, the bolts can usually be removed. We do not open safes, so you will need to be there with the key or code on the day.
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