What Items Will a Moving Company Not Move?

What Items Will a Moving Company Not Move?When you hire a moving company to assist with your relocation within or out of the Denver area, you know you can count on them to move your furniture and boxes filled with household items. But there may be some things in your home that you are wondering whether the moving company will transport on their truck. There are also some items that moving companies will not move that you may not have even considered.

Some of the most common items that moving companies will not take on their trucks include:

  • Hazardous materials and chemicals – Any substance that is explosive, flammable, or corrosive will not be transported by a moving company. These include aerosols, household cleaners such as ammonia and bleach, pool chemicals, paint thinner, gasoline, and propane tanks, among others. If you are not sure if a substance you have falls into this category, contact the movers and ask prior to moving day.
  • Perishable food items – For long distance moves, a moving company will not transport perishable food items, such as produce, meats, and open food containers. This is because the food will likely rot during transport, and it can attract pests.
  • Ammunition – While many moving companies will relocate unloaded firearms, they will not be responsible for the ammunition. Plan to make alternate arrangements for transporting your bullets.
  • Live animals – If you have pets, the moving company is not going to take them on the truck, even if they are in a carrier. You will need to plan to make space in your own vehicle to transport Fido to your new home.

If you are looking for a full service moving company to transport your household belongings, look no further than Atlantic Relocation Systems. We are a highly regarded moving company that has been in operation since 1966. While we will not relocate the items listed above, we are happy to assist with most other household items so that you can focus on relocating any of the above items yourself. To learn more about the moving services we provide in Denver, CO, contact Atlantic Relocation Systems today.