Before we delve into what items your moving company will not move, remember that contracting Liffey offers secure transportation, reliability, and speedy relocation. We offer storage, packing notes on this site, and decades of experience moving in New York City. We manage furniture, fittings, and heavy machinery — but some items still cannot ride the truck. For the move itself, start with local New York moving.
5 items your moving company won’t move
Hazardous materials
This covers items that could be harmful due to their chemical composition. Movers are not allowed to move anything corrosive. These items include paint, cleaning fluids, corrosive dyes, and even nail polish. Any items labelled as hazardous in any way are prohibited in the moving truck. We ask you not to pack any of these items and to inform our team of any potential issues.
Perishable foods
You may be tempted to carry leftovers from breakfast on the day you move, or the fridge’s contents. This is a no-no. In addition to the risk of contamination, movers do not want to bear the responsibility of perishable foods going bad in transit. Empty your refrigerator and dispose of the contents or throw a party before you pack up. If you feel you will be hungry during the move, see our simple meals for moving days.
Explosives and flammables
Whether you are an amateur shooter or you enjoy fireworks, nothing explosive or flammable can come aboard a moving truck. Accidents can happen. Inform the team if you have weapons in the home. Items your moving company will not move like lighter fluid, gasoline, and ammunition do not play nice together; even the military has special units to transport these.
Valuables
Your moving company may not accept to manage expensive jewellery, stock certificates, or family heirlooms. Rare stamp and coin collections, baseball cards, and paintings should be in your possession during relocation. These items are worth a lot more than money, so damages or potential loss can be very costly. Insurance may not cover any form of loss or damage during transit. Talk to the Liffey team about white-glove handling and specialty moving services.
Special category items
Some items may require specialised techniques or personnel. These include but are not limited to movable homes, vintage pianos, and large machinery with many moving parts. Piano movers cover instruments that need extra care.
Contact us today
Hiring Liffey Moving will make moving a more bearable experience. A good moving company should move most of your stuff safely and with care. Knowing which items go on board and which do not is the first step to a successful move. The items your moving company will not move can be sorted quickly. Get in touch.