A gun safe isn’t just heavy — it’s the most important piece of furniture in your home. Most gun safes weigh between 200 and 600 pounds, and many exceed that. Without the right equipment and technique, moving one puts your floors, doorframes, stairwells, and back at serious risk. Ardie’s Movers has been helping Ottawa Valley homeowners safely transport gun safes for over 30 years. We’ll get it from Point A to Point B without drama.
These are tall, narrow, and awkward through doorways. We assess the route in advance, remove doors when needed, and use proper lifting equipment to prevent wall and floor damage.
Even smaller gun safes can exceed 150 pounds. We never use dollies on safes without proper securing straps. Every safe is secured and balanced before it leaves the floor.
Oversized safes require special planning. We assess stairwells, load capacities, and tight corners ahead of time — no surprises on move day.
Moving a safe from one room to another, or shifting it to allow for renovations? We handle that too, without the need for a full move booking.
We review the safe’s weight and dimensions, the route through your home, and any stairwells or tight corners in advance.
Heavy-duty dollies, furniture straps, moving blankets, and floor protection are staged before the safe is touched.
The safe is fastened and balanced on the dolly before movement. We never improvise with makeshift solutions.
Doorframes and floors are protected. Multiple crew members guide the safe through the route.
We place the safe exactly where you want it and confirm it is level and stable before we leave.
Local moves in the Ottawa/Kanata area are generally priced by crew size and hours, not a flat fee. As a general guide for 2026:
| Weight Range | Typical Crew & Equipment |
|---|---|
| Under 300 lbs | 2-person crew, standard dolly and straps |
| 300 – 600 lbs | 2–3 person crew, heavy-duty dolly, reinforced straps |
| 600 – 1,000 lbs | 3–4 person crew, stair-rated equipment, extended assessment |
| 1,000+ lbs | Specialized rigging/skid equipment, quoted after an on-site or photo assessment |
This is a general framework, not a fixed rate table — every quote depends on your specific safe's weight, the route through your home, and stairs involved. Tell us the make and model when you call, and we can often estimate the weight from that alone.
We price gun safe moves based on the weight of the safe, the complexity of the route (stairs, tight corners, distance), and whether the move is local or requires transport between cities.
We don’t charge hidden fees for equipment or crew. What we quote is what you pay. Call 343-353-9900 for a free estimate — we’ll ask a few quick questions about your safe and give you a straight number.
Pricing depends on the weight and size of the safe, the number of stairs involved, and the distance of the move. Most local gun safe moves in the Ottawa Valley range from $150 to $350. We provide free estimates by phone — call 343-353-9900 with your safe’s make and weight and we’ll give you a clear number.
Yes. Firearms and ammunition must be removed from the safe before it is transported. This is a legal requirement under the Firearms Act in Canada. The safe itself can contain other non-firearm contents, but we recommend removing anything fragile or valuable.
Yes, but it requires proper planning and equipment. We assess stairwells in advance and bring the right team size for the job. We do not recommend attempting this without professional equipment — heavy safes on stairs are a leading cause of serious injury.
Yes. Ardie’s Movers carries full liability insurance on all moves. Your safe and your home are protected throughout the process.
Ready to move your gun safe? Give us a call or visit our website for a free, no-obligation estimate. We’ll ask a few questions about your safe and give you an honest price.