mamapjama Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I need to move my 300-400 lb treadmill to the garage attic. I was barely able to help my dh move it from one room to the next so I know I can't get it up a set of stairs. Dh is horrible for asking for help from others, and is worried that if he asks a couple of his friends and one gets hurt that it would affect his job. We used a skid once outdoors to move something heavy. I am trying to figure out if something like that would work. I just called a couple of moving companies and they want over $100 to move it. Any ideas or hubbies that may have some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Oh, I'm no help! I think I'd sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 We've moved a 600lb safe down steps, and it wasn't easy. We paid guys to move it back up when we moved out. If I was intent on doing it myself, I'd use a pulley system. However, I'd look to see if I would spend more money on the equipment, or if I should just pay the men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Goldwater Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 can you dis-assemble it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Dh asked, can you rent an appliance dolly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapjama Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 I did disamble it as much as possible. It is just the base that needs to be moved now. I tried moving the thing just a few feet last night and could barely budge it. It is really heavy. I have a dolly. Is an appliance dolly different? I'm off to google :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Are there any strong teens in your neighborhood who would be willing to move it for a small fee? My son would do a few minutes' work for $20. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 My husband has these: http://www.lowes.com/pd_66999-255-4262599NN_0__?productId=3037455&Ntt=casters&pl=1¤tURL=/pl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dcasters I am amazed at how easy it is for him to move things. We also have a nice dolly and a flat dolly as well but these are usually his choice for moving things that are bigger or akwardly sized. Of course, this wouldn't help for moving it into an attic. And, truthfully, if you are going to move it to the attic you might just want to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---- Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'd get my brothers-in-law to come help dh and cook supper for the families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 And, truthfully, if you are going to move it to the attic you might just want to sell it. This ^^ ...and I'd wonder as well, would something like that be safe to have stored in an attic? I haven't been in very many attics, but the ones I have been in were pretty rickety looking places and you had to be cautious where you walked. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapjama Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sorry, I call it an attic but it is a full upstairs space in our newly built attached garage. There's a bathroom up there etc. It will be used for my gym equip. It's a fully usable space. My bil is 60 and not a big guy. If I tried to hook up a pully system, how solid would the thing that I wrapped the rope around have to be? There are no exposed posts or anything in the room. The only thing I can think of is the leg of the train table which is basically just a 2x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I would to to find some help or call another moving company. You might be able to borrow or rent something that will make the stairs easier. I hope the move goes well. I'll never consider another home with stairs if we move from this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I would pay the $100 to have it moved. That is barely 2 chiropractic adjustments or a couple of copays and a prescription if you get hurt. Moving something like that is the quickest way to a back injury and that could cause significant problems for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I would pay the $100 to have it moved. :iagree: The risk of hurting yourself or damaging something is too great. Hospital and repair bills will be much more than $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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