Fastruck Moving CompanyWhat Items Will Your Pasadena Mover Refuse to Move?
We all know that there are some things better left to the professionals. Moving is one of them. There are some things that your professional mover will do far better than a DIY move but there are some things that your mover is prohibited to do by law. It’s important to consider these before you hire a mover in Pasadena.
In many cases, moving companies refuse to move certain items because of legality or an elevated risk of damages to their trucks, harm to their employees, the environment or even the general public.
Hazardous Materials
Your professional movers will not transport anything that is explosive, flammable or corrosive. These pose risks not only to the people involved in your move but also to your property and the moving company’s property and employees. This is a general list of what most professional moving companies in Pasadena will not move but check with your company for a comprehensive list:
- Guns
- Ammunition
- Gun powders
- Igniters
- Primers
- Fireworks
- Lighter fluid
- Propellers
- Flares
- Acids
- Ammonia
- Gasoline
- Kerosene
- Motor oil
- Antifreeze
- Fluid cleaner
- Dyes
- Disinfectants
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Weed killers
- Poisons
- Nail polish or remover
- Aerosol cans of any type
- Charcoal
- Propane tanks
- Pool chemicals
- Fire extinguishers
- Scuba diving tanks
- Car batteries
- Lawn equipment with any fuel in the tank
- Cleaning supplies
- Alcoholic beverages
- Candles
- Any unidentified liquids
Plants
Moving plants across state lines can be a tricky one because states all have their own restrictions. The Department of Agriculture puts out a concise list of what plants and planting soils cannot be transported over state lines.
For instance, here in California, we discourage citrus plants, fruit and nut trees or pine trees to come across the border, even if they have been grown indoors. Any household plants need to be declared and easily accessible at border inspections.
Pets
Regardless of whether your pet is well-behaved or caged, your Pasadena mover will not transport pets of any type. Moving trucks are not temperature-controlled and transporting them can be dangerous to your pet.
Perishable Food Items
Food policies can be different from company to company. Some movers will not move any food items whereas others will not move anything perishable. It’s up to the customer to know what their mover’s individual policies are.
Valuables
In general, your moving company will not be responsible for any valuables that have been placed on the truck. Although your moving company may not have a specific policy, it’s just a good idea to keep valuables with you at all times. If something cannot be replaced, you should keep it close by during the move. It’s also not a good idea to pack
- Cash
- Checkbooks
- Credit cards
- Financial documents
- Personal documents
- Jewelry
- Medication
Don’t Take Any Chances
If your mover has not specified a list of non-allowable items, be proactive and ask for one. Most professional movers in Pasadena will supply this as part of the contract but it is always important to ask instead of getting the bad news at the time of the actual move.
If you are looking for a professional moving company in Pasadena, we would be happy to offer a free quote. Call Fastruck Moving at (323) 849-0022.
