What Movers won’t transport

Moving and logistics companies have rules and procedures that they need to adhere to.

Moving companies will only be insured generally for moving household and office furniture.

To carry other items which could be dangerous/flammable, hazardous or perishable requires a different set of procedures and in some cases specific licences.

As a general rule moving companies won’t transport:

  1. Gas Bottles
  2. Aerosol Cans & Sprays
  3. Motor & Cooking Oils
  4. Hazardous Materials
  5. Cleaning Products
  6. Propane Tanks
  7. Guns & Ammunition
  8. Perishable Goods
  9. Family Heirlooms
  10. Jewellery
  11. Some Plants
  12. Pool Equipment
  13. Bathroom Products such as Nail Polish
  14. BBQ Accessories such as Charcoal and
  15. lighter fluid
  16. Animals
  17. People
  18. Fireworks
  19. Liquor
  20. Chemistry Sets
  21. Fish Tanks
  22. Paints
  23. Batteries
  24. Pesticides
  25. Acids
  26. Poisons
  27. Liquid Bleach
  28. Fire Extinguisher
  29. Phones
  30. Personal Record
  31. Documents

 

By speaking with a moving consultant prior to your move and/or filling in our inventory, our team will be able to provide you with how to move these items and contacts for companies that specialise in the moving of them.