The majority of reputable moving companies are flexible and work to accommodate their clients’ needs when it comes to moving the items. Though they do their best to meet their clients needs however, there are some items that cannot be transported by the moving experts that regulated under federal law or simple liability. With this in mind, the common items not usually moved by professionals are included in the list below provided by Prodigy Moving & Storage.

Heirlooms & Valuables

Leaving expensive property in the moving truck is not something most experts recommend. Cash reserves, stocks, jewelry, and other like valuables should be packed and kept with throughout the move. It is in your better interest to avoid putting your heirlooms, because in the event a tragedy occurs, the insurance can only cover the current market value. As you transfer to you new home, it is best to control the items that are sentimental items are irreplaceable as well.

Gas-Powered Equipment

There are some moving companies that will move the motorcycles, ATVS, weeding equipment, lawn mowers and other fuel-powered equipment, but if you fail to ensure the fuel is drained 24 hours in advance to moving day, they can and are likely to refuse transport.

Living Things

You should ask the moving company about their policy since plants can only be transported with a special permit. Usually because of the danger of pests hitchhiking a ride to the destination area, many ordinary houseplants can’t be transported specific distances. Too many people are surprised that moving companies will refuse to relocate animals, you need to assume responsibility for transporting their house pets, moving companies will not typically take care of it for you.

Flammables, Hazardous & Corrosive Materials

Hazardous materials cannot be moved by professionals. Corrosive items include batteries with acid is an example. Similar materials that are flammable, like kerosene fuel, lighter fluid, paint remover, and charcoal are examples that cannot be moved by a company. Hazardous stuff that professionals include gasoline, fire extinguishers, paint thinner, batteries, and aerosol cans. You can request a list of items they will not transport the moving companies will not move.

Food Perishables

Moving companies will not move perishables for obvious reasons. You can donate any or gift it to loved ones or acquaintance should you find you still have some perishables come moving day.

Pressurized Oxygen Diving / Scuba Equipment

Since there is pressurized oxygen inside of the scuba tank, the experts refuse to transport this equipment more often than not. More than likely due to the special mixtures of gas inside these tanks, there is risk of explosion during any collision. The liability is not what most professionals want to assume responsibility for.

Pianos

Pianos are frequently refused to be moved by some companies. You will need to contact a professional piano moving service in many cases. Since pianos require special equipment and experience not every moving company will agree.

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Each professional moving company might have a slightly different policy towards these items usually based on or law restrictions. Though most items are fairly obvious, as mentioned, a list of the items they refuse to move is ideal. Be sure to ask for a list to help you move your possessions for items that your moving company can or will not move. Contact Prodigy Moving & Storage and let us help you with your move.