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Choosing a
Relocation Company
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to move to your new one. There are some things movers wont transport or
move for you because rules and regulations forbid it. There are some
things you should not try moving yourself, and some things you should
not take with you at all for safety reasons. This section will help
guide you. Contact your mover with any specific questions before you
begin packing.
It is important that you
understand which items you can and cannot ship. There are rules and
regulations that govern all movers to help ensure safety. There are also
items you should not pack yourself, for example you may need
professionals to pack up your exercise equipment correctly. The
following list serves as a guide only on what not to pack. If you have
any specific questions contact your mover.
- Flammable, corrosive or explosive items: Acid / Gasoline Poisons /
Charcoal / Lighter Fluid Fertilizer / Paints / Car Batteries / Matches
Nail Polish & Remover / Ammunition / Liquid Bleach / Stern Aerosols /
Kerosene / Pool Chemicals / Chemistry Sets Fireworks / Pesticides /
Motor Oil / Paint Thinner Batteries / Loaded Weapons / Weed Killer /
Ammonia Lamp Oil / Propane Tanks / Cleaning Fluid
- Dispose of perishables such as food and plants that may die or
spoil in transit. You should empty your refrigerator and freezers for
at least 24 hours before loading. Keep the appliance doors open so the
appliance will dry out and prevent the growth of mold and odor. The
van line agent may agree to transport perishables if they are properly
packed and require no servicing in transit and the shipment delivery
is less than 150 miles and within 24 hours.
- Some articles are not accepted for transportation. The van line
agent assumes no responsibility should these items come into his/her
possession without his/her knowledge. Although these articles do not
create a physical threat, it can create problems if your shipment is
delayed or items lost. This can be avoided if all irreplaceable,
sentimental items are carried with you. For example: Address Books /
Files / Personal Video Tapes Air Line Tickets / Financial Statements /
Photos and Albums Car Keys Furs Research Projects Bond /Deeds/Tax
Records / School Records Check Books / Jewelry / Sterling Silver Coins
/ Letters / Stocks / Stamp Collection Computer Software/Disks /
Medicine
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