{"id":21094,"date":"2025-09-25T01:39:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=21094"},"modified":"2025-09-25T01:39:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:39:53","slug":"what-will-movers-not-move-what-items-are-not-worth-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=21094","title":{"rendered":"What Will Movers Not Move? What Items Are Not Worth Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Movers typically won\u2019t move items that could be unsafe to transport \u2013 for the item or for the movers. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Each moving company has its own rules for what they will and won\u2019t move, but most tend to avoid landscaping chemicals, ammunition, plants, cleaning supplies, perishable foods, fireworks, candles and pets. Additionally, it\u2019s best not to have movers handle valuables, heirlooms and personal documents. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you have items on the do-not-move list, consider alternative methods, or which items may be best just to sell, give away, or safely discard. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here are the most common items not to move, why movers won\u2019t transport them and what to do instead. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Movers won\u2019t transport dogs, cats, birds, lizards, rabbits, snakes, hamsters, gerbils or any other living creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why not?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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A moving truck isn\u2019t a safe environment for pets because the inside of a moving truck can be very hot and lack air flow. Additionally, heavy items might fall on your pet during the drive. At best, the ride in the back of a moving truck would be really scary for your pet; at worst, it could injure or even kill them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What to do instead<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Most people just bring their pets along on their trip. This way, your pet has the comfort of being near you for the entire time, which should help make the stress of a move less traumatic for them. On long-distance moves that involve overnight travel, you can find pet-friendly hotels along the way. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If traveling with your pet truly isn\u2019t an option, consider hiring a professional USDA-certified pet transport service to get your animal friend safely to your new home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While you may find a local mover who\u2019ll take your plants along, movers generally won\u2019t transport plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why not?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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There are a number of reasons most movers won\u2019t move plants, particularly on interstate moves:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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