What Do Movers Not Move?
So, you’ve set a date for your move, bought boxes and other packing supplies, and finally decided which of your possessions you’ll take to your new home. But before you begin packing, it’s important to know that there some things professional movers cannot transport. In the industry, these are known as “non-allowable” items and can include anything from hazardous materials to perishable goods. Below, is a breakdown of these restricted items.
Hazardous Materials
You may not consider some items you store in your garage dangerous, but most movers won’t transport them if they’re labeled as potentially corrosive, flammable, or explosive. As a rule of thumb, anything that you can’t dispose of in your regular trash collection cannot be transported by professional movers. These include:
- Fertilizer
- Charcoal
- Gasoline
- Propane cylinders
- Paint remover
- Batteries with acid
- Ammunition
- Lighter fluid
- Fireworks
Perishable Goods
Movers won’t take anything that may spoil, collect mold, or has a short lifespan. This applies to:
- Frozen food
- Food in glass jars
- Produce
- Indoor and outdoor plants
- Refrigerated food
Valuables and Important Documents
For liability reasons, some moving companies eschew the transport of your valuables and recommend that you keep them with you at all times during the move, especially your:
- Jewelry
- Heirlooms
- Family photos
- Coin and stamp collections
- Financial records
- Laptops
- Medicine
If you haven’t chosen on a moving company yet, contact Atlantic Relocation System for a free, guaranteed price quote. As an experienced full-service mover, we can handle all aspects of your relocation and will assign you a consultant to oversee the entire moving process and promptly address your questions and concerns. At Atlantic, we make relocations simpler than you thought possible.
