GUN SAFE
MOVING COST
DALLAS-FORT WORTH
The only DFW-specific guide with city-by-city travel fees, weight-tier pricing, add-on costs, and a live calculator. Starting at $350. Written quote before any work begins. (972) 528-0385.
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How Much Does Gun Safe Moving Cost in DFW?
There are two honest answers to this question. The quick answer: most DFW gun safe moves cost between $425 and $900, with the typical Liberty Colonial or Browning Silver move in the $550–$750 range all-in. The complete answer depends on five variables: safe weight, your city's travel zone, move distance, add-on services (bolting, unbolting), and whether you're picking up from a store versus a home-to-home move.
This guide breaks down every cost component with real 2026 DFW market pricing — sourced from our own completed moves across all five DFW counties. Every number on this page reflects what our customers actually pay, not national averages that have no relationship to Dallas-Fort Worth labor rates, fuel costs, or the unique characteristics of DFW homes.
One thing sets us apart from every other DFW gun safe mover: we give you a written quote before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay. No stair charges added at delivery, no weight-reassessment fees when the crew arrives, no surprise trip charges. Use the calculator above for an instant estimate, then call (972) 528-0385 for your exact written quote.
Need to jump to a specific section? Use the table of contents on the right — or keep reading for the full breakdown from weight tiers through city-by-city rates.
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📞 (972) 528-0385DFW Gun Safe Moving Rates — 2026
Prices below are base rates for a standard ground-level move within 15 miles. Travel fees and add-ons are listed separately below. Call for your written quote.
Typical All-In Totals for the Most Common DFW Moves
All-in totals include base rate + travel fee + any applicable store pickup fee. Bolting and unbolting are separate add-ons priced below. What we quote is what you pay — call (972) 528-0385 for your exact written quote.
The 6 Things That Determine Your Gun Safe Moving Cost
Every quote we give is based on these six variables. Understanding them helps you know exactly what you're paying for — and where there's flexibility.
1Safe Weight — The Biggest Driver
Weight determines crew size, equipment requirements, and time. This single factor accounts for 60–70% of your total cost. A Liberty Colonial at 600 lbs needs 2–3 movers and standard hydraulics. A Liberty Presidential at 2,000 lbs needs a 3–4 person specialist crew and industrial-rated equipment. If you don't know your safe's weight, check the door interior label — it's on virtually every modern safe. Or call us with the brand and model number — we maintain a weight database for every major safe manufactured since 2000.
2Your City's Travel Zone
Our primary operations hub is in Garland at 2913 Big Oaks Drive. Cities close to Garland — Sachse, Richardson, Rowlett, Wylie — have the lowest travel fees ($75–$85). Cities farther out — Arlington, Denton, Lewisville, Fort Worth — carry higher travel fees ($120–$145). The city-by-city table below shows exact travel fee ranges for every major DFW city. The travel fee is a flat addition to the base rate — it doesn't change based on whether you're moving 2 miles or 12 miles within your city.
3Move Distance (Beyond 15 Miles)
Our base rates include up to 15 miles of one-way travel. Moves beyond 15 miles add approximately $5 per mile each way beyond the base distance. A 30-mile one-way move adds roughly $75 to your base rate. A 50-mile move adds approximately $175. Most DFW moves — even cross-city moves like Garland to Frisco or Richardson to Arlington — fall within 20–35 miles, adding $25–$100 to the base rate. Long-distance moves over 60 miles get a custom rate.
4Move Type — Store, Freight, or Home-to-Home
There are three distinct move types with different cost profiles. Store pickup (from Academy, Bass Pro, Cabela's) adds $50–$75 coordination and loading fee — this includes our crew meeting the store's loading staff and securing the safe. Freight curbside-to-room adds a $75 coordination fee to receive the freight carrier and handle the placement. Home-to-home is the standard base rate with no coordination fee. Most DFW moves are either store pickup or home-to-home.
5Add-On Services
Bolting, unbolting, door removal for tight clearance, and extended carries are all optional add-ons priced separately. The most common add-on in DFW is concrete bolting — roughly 40% of our customers choose to have the safe anchored. Costs range from $100–$200 depending on the bolt pattern and concrete condition. Full add-on pricing is in the dedicated section below. Add-ons are always disclosed in your written quote — never added at the door.
6Scheduling — Same-Day vs. Advance
Standard advance scheduling (1–7 days out) carries no premium. Same-day service adds $75–$125 depending on crew availability at the time of your call. Early morning calls (before 9AM) have the best same-day availability across all DFW zones. Weekend moves carry no weekend premium — we operate 7 days a week at the same rates. The only surcharges are same-day service, extended distance, and add-on services — all disclosed upfront.
Gun Safe Moving Cost by DFW City — 2026
Travel fees reflect distance from our Garland operations hub. Base rate + travel fee = your starting total before add-ons. Click any city name for a full dedicated page with neighborhood-level detail.
| City | County | Travel Fee | Medium Safe (500–800 lbs) All-In | Large Safe (800–1,200 lbs) All-In | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland | Dallas | +$75 | $575–$775 | $775–$975 | Academy Sports at 4920 N Garland Ave |
| Sachse | DallasCollin | +$100–$120 | $600–$820 | $800–$1,020 | Academy Garland 5 mi west on SH-78 |
| Rowlett | DallasRockwall | +$85 | $585–$785 | $785–$985 | Closest city to Garland hub |
| Richardson | DallasCollin | +$85 | $585–$785 | $785–$985 | Academy Spring Valley nearby |
| Wylie | Collin | +$100 | $600–$800 | $800–$1,000 | SH-78 corridor — fast route |
| Rockwall | Rockwall | +$100 | $600–$800 | $800–$1,000 | Academy Rockwall on I-30 |
| Dallas | Dallas | +$95–$115 | $595–$815 | $795–$1,015 | Multiple Academy locations in city |
| Plano | Collin | +$95 | $595–$795 | $795–$995 | Academy Plano on 75 central |
| Murphy | Collin | +$100 | $600–$800 | $800–$1,000 | PGBT corridor — efficient access |
| McKinney | Collin | +$110 | $610–$810 | $810–$1,010 | Academy McKinney in city |
| Frisco | Collin | +$110 | $610–$810 | $810–$1,010 | Multiple Academy locations |
| Prosper | Collin | +$120 | $620–$820 | $820–$1,020 | Premium safe market — Fort Knox, AMSEC |
| Carrollton | DallasDenton | +$95 | $595–$795 | $795–$995 | I-35E corridor — solid access |
| Farmers Branch | Dallas | +$95 | $595–$795 | $795–$995 | Dense suburban — standard access |
| Mesquite | Dallas | +$90 | $590–$790 | $790–$990 | Academy Mesquite on US-80 |
| Irving | Dallas | +$115 | $615–$815 | $815–$1,015 | Academy Las Colinas nearby |
| Grand Prairie | DallasTarrant | +$115 | $615–$815 | $815–$1,015 | Academy locations on SH-360 |
| Arlington | Tarrant | +$120 | $620–$820 | $820–$1,020 | Multiple Academy locations |
| North Richland Hills | Tarrant | +$120 | $620–$820 | $820–$1,020 | Rugged terrain in some neighborhoods |
| Colleyville | Tarrant | +$125 | $625–$825 | $825–$1,025 | Luxury market — Fort Knox, AMSEC common |
| Grapevine | Tarrant | +$125 | $625–$825 | $825–$1,025 | Academy Grapevine Mills nearby |
| Euless | Tarrant | +$120 | $620–$820 | $820–$1,020 | HEB corridor — good truck access |
| Bedford | Tarrant | +$120 | $620–$820 | $820–$1,020 | Central HEB — solid access |
| Hurst | Tarrant | +$120 | $620–$820 | $820–$1,020 | NE Mall district — standard access |
| Coppell | DallasDenton | +$115 | $615–$815 | $815–$1,015 | DFW airport corridor |
| Lewisville | Denton | +$130 | $630–$830 | $830–$1,030 | Academy Lewisville on I-35 |
| Denton | Denton | +$135 | $635–$835 | $835–$1,035 | Academy Denton in city |
| Flower Mound | Denton | +$130 | $630–$830 | $830–$1,030 | Upscale market — large safes common |
| Highland Village | Denton | +$130 | $630–$830 | $830–$1,030 | Lake Lewisville corridor |
| The Colony | Denton | +$115 | $615–$815 | $815–$1,015 | SH-121 access — efficient routing |
| Forney | Dallas | +$110 | $610–$810 | $810–$1,010 | US-80 fast corridor east of Dallas |
All-in ranges = base rate + travel fee. Add-ons (bolting, unbolting, same-day) are separate. Rates effective April 2026. Call (972) 528-0385 for your exact written quote — we confirm pricing for any DFW address in minutes.
Add-On Service Pricing — 2026
All add-ons are disclosed in your written quote before the job starts. None are added at the door.
What Academy & Other DFW Retailers Actually Cost — Total Picture
Every major DFW gun safe retailer delivers to curb or driveway only. Moving the safe from curbside into your home is a separate job. Here's the total cost picture for each retailer.
Is DIY Gun Safe Moving Actually Cheaper?
The honest answer: for safes over 500 lbs, almost never. Here's why — with real numbers.
| Cost Factor | DIY Move (600-lb Liberty Colonial) | Professional Move (Moving Company Guys) |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment rental | $150–$300/day (hydraulic dolly, floor runners, moving blankets) | Included in base rate |
| Labor | 3–4 people needed — paying helpers $50–$100 each = $150–$400 | Included — professional trained crew |
| Floor damage risk | High — 600 lbs on hardwood or tile without proper runners causes $500–$2,000+ in damage | Floor runners on every move — damage covered by our insurance |
| Doorframe damage risk | High — a Liberty Colonial is 30" wide; standard doorframes are 32" | Pre-measured, padded — we've done this thousands of times |
| Injury risk | Significant — OSHA reports 21,000+ heavy item move injuries per year in the US | Workers' compensation covered — not your liability |
| Time investment | 4–8 hours including equipment pickup/return, planning, move, cleanup | Typically 1–3 hours from arrival to final placement |
| Safe damage risk | High — dropping a 600-lb safe voids the warranty and can damage the locking mechanism | Hydraulic equipment rated to 5,000 lbs — no drop risk |
| Insurance coverage | Homeowner's insurance rarely covers DIY moving damage | Full cargo and liability insurance on every move |
| True total cost | $300–$700+ in equipment and labor, plus unquantified risk of $500–$5,000 in damage | $575–$800 all-in for a Liberty Colonial in Dallas/Garland — written quote, no surprises |
The real math: DIY equipment rental + helpers costs $300–$700. That's close to the professional rate. But it doesn't include the risk — which is where DIY safe moving can get catastrophically expensive. A single cracked tile floor in a Highland Park or Frisco home can cost $3,000–$8,000 to repair. A scratched hardwood floor in an East Dallas historic home costs $2,000–$5,000. Voiding the safe's warranty by dropping it costs you the entire replacement value. For safes under 300 lbs, DIY is reasonable. For everything over 500 lbs, the math almost always favors professional moving.
How to Reduce Your Gun Safe Moving Cost in DFW
Seven legitimate ways to lower your total cost — none of which involve compromising on safety or professionalism.
✅ Things That Lower Your Cost
- Schedule in advance. Booking 3–7 days out avoids the $75–$125 same-day surcharge.
- Clear the path before we arrive. Pre-cleared routes reduce job time — though our base rate is fixed, keeping the crew efficient matters for scheduling.
- Combine moves. If you're already moving and need the safe relocated at the same time, we can often schedule it alongside a regular move for a combined rate.
- Choose a ground-floor garage placement. Garage and ground-floor placements are the most efficient — no complex interior routing adds time or complexity.
- Be in the east Dallas / Collin County corridor. Cities within 10–12 miles of our Garland hub consistently have the lowest all-in rates in the metro.
- Know your safe's exact weight before you call. A confirmed weight means we can give you the tightest written quote on the first call — no need for a site visit or adjustment.
- Skip the bolting if you're in a temporary location. If you're renting and plan to move again in under a year, skip the $100–$200 bolting fee and wait until you're in your permanent home.
❌ Things That Add Cost (Good to Know)
- Same-day calls. +$75–$125. Always avoidable with a little advance planning.
- Not knowing the weight. If we can't confirm weight before arrival and it's heavier than expected, the quote may adjust. Know your weight first.
- Safes still anchored to concrete. If you told us the safe isn't bolted but it is, the unbolting fee gets added on arrival.
- Long carries with no truck access. Gated communities or back-property placements over 100 feet add $50–$100.
- Tight doorways under 32". Older DFW homes, especially in East Dallas and Oak Cliff, sometimes have non-standard doorframe widths. Measure first.
💡 The Written Quote Guarantee
Every Moving Company Guys job starts with a written quote. We don't show up and reassess. We don't add stair charges at delivery (we don't do stairs — ground level only). We don't charge for fuel separately. The number in your written quote is the number on your invoice. That's our promise on every DFW gun safe move.
Gun Safe Moving Cost — Questions Answered
Direct answers to the most common DFW gun safe moving cost questions. Still have questions? Call us — we quote in minutes.
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You now have every number. DFW gun safe moving starts at $350 and the most common move runs $575–$820 all-in. Written quote before any work begins — no surprises, no stair charges, no hidden fees. Call now and we quote you in minutes.
