Many of us over think the moving process and what and how to pack for a move. Something to consider is that you will not always be able to take along boxes if they are filled with prohibited items. To prevent making your move stressful and complicated, stay away from packing the following items:

Dangerous Items

Fertilizer

Paints

Car Batteries

Matches

Nail Polish & Remover

Batteries

Loaded Weapons

Weed Killer

Ammonia

Lamp Oil

Propane

Ammunition

Liquid Bleach

Aerosols

Kerosene

Pool Chemicals

Chemistry Sets

Fireworks

Motor Oil

Paint Thinner

Cleaning Fluid

Acid

Darkroom Chemicals

Pesticides

Motor Oil

Gasoline

Charcoal

Lighter Fluid

The items above will need special equipment to handle, so make sure to talk to your moving company to assess how best to handle the moving of these items.

Perishable Items

Make sure to check with your moving company before packing perishable items whether or not they move them as many times this is not allowed.

Heat sensitive items

These items are often overlooked but are very important to remember! Candles, CD’s, computers and electronics are all things that should be considered before throwing in a box.

Items with high value

This is pretty obvious, but you should always consider the items that are most expensive and keep them with or close to you to prevent any loss or theft. Also, high value can mean high in sentimental value in addition to monetary value.

To help you out we have provided a list of questions you should ask and know before requesting services from any mover.  These are your Rights and Responsibilities furnished by your mover as required by Federal Law.

• What is my mover’s normal liability for loss or damage when my mover accepts goods from me?
• What actions by me limit or reduce my movers normal liability?
• What are the dangerous or hazardous materials that may limit or reduce my mover’s normal liability?
• Should my mover have agents?
• What items must be in my movers advertisements?
• How does my mover handle complaints and inquiries?
• Do I have the right to inspect my movers tariffs applicable to my move?
• Must my mover have an arbitration program?
• Must my mover inform me about my rights and responsibilities under the Federal Law?
• What additional information does my mover provide for me?
• How does my mover collect charges?
• May my mover collect charges upon delivery?
• May my mover extend credit to me?
• May my mover accept charge or credit card for payments?