{"id":16602,"date":"2024-05-06T22:01:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T22:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/?p=16602"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:41:17","slug":"the-ultimate-list-of-things-movers-will-not-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-list-of-things-movers-will-not-move\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate List of Things Movers Will Not Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>While packing for your move consider which items you&#8217;ll move and which items will be moved by a <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving company<\/a>. There are many common items moving companies will not move. This list varies from company to company. Keep reading to discover the most common items movers will not move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#h-high-value-items\" >High-Value Items<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-monetarily-expensive-items\" >Monetarily Expensive Items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sentimentally-valuable-items\" >Sentimentally Valuable Items<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-live-items\" >Live Items<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-plants\" >Plants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-animals\" >Animals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-perishable-items\" >Perishable Items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-hazardous-materials\" >Hazardous Materials<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-flammable-items\" >Flammable Items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-chemicals\" >Chemicals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dangerous-items\" >Dangerous Items<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-firearms\" >Firearms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-fireworks\" >Fireworks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plan-ahead\" >Plan Ahead<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/nav><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-value-items\"><strong>High-Value Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most moving companies will have a list of high-value items they will not move. It\u2019s important to note that some moving companies just highly recommend you move these items yourself and do not strictly ban them.<br><br>These items typically fall into two categories: monetarily expensive and sentimentally valuable items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monetarily-expensive-items\"><strong>Monetarily Expensive Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Refusing to move <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/money\/homefront\/moving\/things-moving-companies-wont-move\/#:~:text=Valuable%20antiques%20and%20personal%20items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monetarily expensive items<\/a> varies by company. These items tend to be over a certain price value. Companies won\u2019t move these items to protect themselves from having to pay a lot of money if the item ends up damaged.<br><br>Monetarily expensive items often include the following\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collections (Stamps, coins, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Jewelry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Collectible Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Cash\/Checkbooks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sentimentally-valuable-items\"><strong>Sentimentally Valuable Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6074059-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Photos being put in a photo album. \" class=\"wp-image-16725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6074059-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6074059-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6074059-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6074059-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6074059-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving company items often won\u2019t move <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanvanlines.com\/help-me-move\/prohibited-items\/#:~:text=Items%20of%20Personal%20or%20Sentimental%20Value\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">items of sentimental value.<\/a> Sentimental items are irreplaceable if they\u2019re damaged or lost. For this reason, most moving companies will require or recommend you move these items yourself. This ensures your irreplaceable items will be safe with you.<br><br>Common sentimentally valuable items include\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family Photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Personal Files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Family Heirlooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Home Videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-live-items\"><strong>Live Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another category movers often won\u2019t move is live items. Live items include both plants and animals. These items are too big of a liability for companies to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plants\"><strong>Plants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-move-your-plants-cross-country\/#h-know-the-laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving plants<\/a> is often prohibited by moving companies. Companies don\u2019t want to be responsible for keeping your plant alive. During the move, they won\u2019t have time to water your plants, even if it\u2019s a long-distance move.<br><br>They also have to be conscious of state laws regarding moving plants. Each state has its laws about the transporting of plants across its borders. By not moving plants, moving companies don\u2019t have to worry about these laws.<br><br>Here are different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamerican.com\/moving-resources\/faqs\/items-movers-will-not-pack#:~:text=to%20transport%20ammunition.-,Houseplants,-No%20moving%20company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plants moving companies won\u2019t move.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indoor Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exotic Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air Plants &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animals\"><strong>Animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals are on nearly all moving company&#8217;s lists of things they will not move. This is because their safety cannot be guaranteed in a moving vehicle. Most moving vehicles aren\u2019t climate-controlled, have no fresh air, and aren\u2019t stable places for cages to sit. Movers also don\u2019t have time to give animals food and water during a move.<br><br>The safest option is <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/the-best-advice-for-moving-with-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving your pets with you.<\/a> If this isn\u2019t an option, consider looking into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petrelocation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pet relocation services.<\/a> Unlike moving companies, they\u2019re fully equipped to help move your pets.<br><br>Common animals movers won\u2019t move include\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm Animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aquatic Animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household Pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rodents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exotic Animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-perishable-items\">Perishable Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/cheese-2829034_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Platter of assorted cheeses\" class=\"wp-image-16729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/cheese-2829034_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/cheese-2829034_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/cheese-2829034_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/cheese-2829034_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly all moving companies will refuse to move perishable food. They simply don\u2019t have a way to keep your food cold during the move. This can cause items to spoil. Spoiled items are unsafe to eat and can create a bad smell in the moving vehicle.<br><br>Before your move, it\u2019s best you eat or throw away all your perishable items. Your moving company will, however, most likely move any unopened nonperishable items.<br><br>Here is a list of common perishable items movers won\u2019t move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy Items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh Fruits and Vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leftover Foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hazardous-materials\"><strong>Hazardous Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hazardous materials are another thing movers can\u2019t move. These items tend to fall into two categories: flammable items and chemicals. Both types of items can present a big risk to a moving vehicle.<br><br>It\u2019s also important to know the laws about transporting hazardous materials. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/hazardous-materials\/how-comply-federal-hazardous-materials-regulations#:~:text=vessel%20stowage%20requirements.-,HAZARDOUS%20MATERIALS,-The%20definition%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/a> has many regulations and laws regarding this type of transportation. These laws are in place to keep drivers, movers, and the general public safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flammable-items\"><strong>Flammable Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flammable items are very dangerous to have in a moving vehicle. With all the jostling around, they pose too much of a risk to the movers. One wrong bump or car accident can cause an explosion or a fire to start. For this reason, flammable items are banned by nearly all moving companies.<br><br>It\u2019s important to realize that flammable items can often be common household items. Some people may not realize just how many everyday items are considered flammable.<br><br>Here is a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamerican.com\/moving-resources\/faqs\/items-movers-will-not-pack#:~:text=Flammable%20Items,could%20catch%20fire%20or%20explode.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common flammable household items.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nail Polish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail Polish Remover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charcoal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gasoline <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Propane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chemicals\">Chemicals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemicals are another thing that are banned by most moving companies. During a bumpy move, they pose too much of a risk of spilling. Spilled chemicals can damage other items in the moving vehicle.<br><br>Spilled chemicals also have the potential to mix and create bad chemical reactions. This can cause harm to the moving vehicle and the movers.<br><br>Some common household chemicals include\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bleach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laundry Detergent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertilizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household Batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weed Killer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dangerous-items\"><strong>Dangerous Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another category moving companies won\u2019t move is dangerous items. Two common forms of dangerous items are firearms and fireworks. These items are dangerous to transport and pose a risk to the movers.<br><br>The transportation of these items also varies from state to state. Some states won\u2019t allow you to bring firearms or fireworks across their state borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-firearms\">Firearms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving companies often won&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/moving-with-firearms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transport firearms.<\/a> This is due to all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">laws surrounding the transportation of firearms.<\/a> Firearms must be stored in a certain way to follow transportation laws. Moving companies don\u2019t always have the materials to properly transport them.<br><br>In addition, most moving companies also won\u2019t transport ammunition. This is due to how flammable and explosive they can be.<br><br>Different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clemmermoving.com\/blog\/p.221027000\/what-to-do-with-the-stuff-your-moving-company-wont-move\/#:~:text=Firearms%20and%20Ammunition%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">firearms moving companies won\u2019t transport<\/a> include\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handguns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rifles <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ammunition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fireworks\">Fireworks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/fireworks-1953253_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful fireworks over city landscape\" class=\"wp-image-16731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/fireworks-1953253_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/fireworks-1953253_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/fireworks-1953253_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/fireworks-1953253_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fireworks are another dangerous item moving companies typically won\u2019t move. The main reason is fireworks are a flammable explosive. This can be very dangerous if the fireworks are jostled and go off in the moving vehicle.<br><br>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/wisevoter.com\/state-rankings\/fireworks-laws-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fireworks are only legal within certain states.<\/a> The transportation of fireworks over certain state lines can be illegal. For this reason, it\u2019s easiest for fireworks to not be moved between states.<br><br>Here are different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applemoving.com\/what-movers-wont-move\/#:~:text=they%20can%20explode.-,Fireworks,-%3A%20Fireworks%20contain%20explosives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of fireworks movers won\u2019t move.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sparklers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottle Rockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peony Fireworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roman Candles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-ahead\">Plan Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to plan ahead for your move. Once you hire a moving company check out their list of items they won\u2019t move. If you have additional questions don\u2019t be afraid to contact your company and ask! This will help you plan which items need to be thrown out or stay with you during the move.<br><br>Remember, every moving company will have different rules. If your company won\u2019t move a certain item, there may be other companies that will. Do your research and see which companies best fit the items you need moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing what things movers won\u2019t move will help you be better prepared to move. It will give you a chance to plan and decide what items need to stick with you.<br><br>Most companies won\u2019t move items of high monetary value or sentimentally valuable items. All these items aren\u2019t moved because they could potentially be damaged. Moving companies don\u2019t want to be held responsible for replacing such expensive items.<br><br>They also won\u2019t move any live plants, animals, or perishable goods. These items can\u2019t be safely transported in a standard moving vehicle.<br><br>Companies also won\u2019t move hazardous or dangerous materials. These items can cause damage while being transported. Some states also don\u2019t allow these items to be moved across their state lines.<br><br>Follow this basic checklist of common items that most companies won\u2019t move when preparing your items. However, it\u2019s best to look ahead to see what your chosen company can\u2019t move. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While packing for your move consider which items you&#8217;ll move and which items will be moved by a moving company. There are many common items moving companies will not move. This list varies from company to company. Keep reading to discover the most common items movers will not move. 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