- We’ll move your dressers full. Therefore, you’ll want to remove valuable items from all the dresser drawers. You should plan to physically carry valuable items with you. Notify the packers of breakable items that may require special attention.
- Take clothes with you for the days between loading and delivery/unloading, and set this suitcase clearly away from the boxes and crates to be loaded in the moving van. Preparing this suitcase and putting it in the car ahead of time will be one less thing on your mind.
- Do not pack holiday gifts for moving on the truck, take them with you.
- If you are planning to store a portion of your belongings, think ahead to the change of seasons and climates, and plan your wardrobe accordingly.
- Prior to the packers arriving, don’t forget to collect all small high-value itmes like jewelry, cash, credit cards, checks, etc. and put them in a safe, secure place so they won’t get misplaced.
- The following procedures must be followed for safety and security reasons. Handguns that are moved must be registered with the appropriate authorities. Ammunition cannot be moved. If handguns are being packed by North American, please witness the process of placing them in an unmarked box (e.g. no notion on the box indicating its contents). A description of the handguns along with serial numbers must be made on the packers inventory. If you are packing handguns yourself, do not mark the cartons or seal them. At loading, the driver will verify contents and record their description and serial numbers on the inventory.
- While you can pack your own items and benefit from some cost savings, we don’t recommend it. One of the major advantages of hiring a professional moving company to handle your move is the assurance that your belongings will arrive safely at your home. “Our trained packing crews stand behind” every box, crate, and item we pack, load and ship. When you pack the belongings, “we are unable to stand behind this commitment.” However, your Home to Home Agent Service Counselor can offer assistance if you choose to pack yourself. Ask for a copy of our Guide to Better Packing, as well as packing supplies the experts use.
- It is illegal and unsafe for North American to transport items that are flammable, explosive, or corrosive. You must either carry these items yourself or dispose of them prior to moving day. Items considered illegal by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) include but are not limited to the following: Acids of any kind, adhesives of any kind, aerosol cans, alcohol/wine, ammonia, ammunition, anti-freeze, batteries, bleach, charcoal briquettes, cleaners, disinfectants, fire extinguishers, fireworks, gasoline, kerosene, lawn and garden chemicals, lighters, lighter fluid, liquid cleaners, matches, paints, polishes, propane tanks, petroleum fluids, shellac and varnishes, solvents, scuba tanks, wood stains, welding gases.
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