RESOURCES

Resources

Twin Oaks Moving and Storage knows that the process of planning a move can be a bit overwhelming. We have assembled the following list of helpful resources so that you can find some quick answers at your convenience. If you have a question that is not included in our list, please call us at (800) 935-MOVE (6683). We are here to help!

Choosing a Mover

  • Check the company's grade with Better Business Bureau, as well as look for specific complaints
  • Check that the moving company is licensed and insured to work in your state
  • Check the moving insurance (valuation coverage) that the moving company can offer you
  • Check the company's business affiliations/awards
  • Check the company's ability to customize your moving experience to fit your needs
  • Check the company's policies & procedures they follow when it comes to non-allowable items
  • Check the company's reputation by requesting references or checking testimonials
Couple and Movers — Wrightstown, NJ — Twin Oaks Moving

Packing and Moving 101

  • Pack ahead of time and in small increments.
  • List high-value items on the special form provided. All items worth more than $100 per pound or $2,000 total are considered high value.
  • Use sturdy boxes with lids that can be completely sealed.
  • Indicate each carton's contents and the room in which it should be placed in your new home.
  • Pack heavier items on the bottom and lighter ones on top. Use soft cushioning material to protect fragile items and prevent shifting.
  • Use smaller cartons for heavier items, such as books, and larger cartons for light and bulky objects, such as pillows and quilts.
  • Pack delicate glassware and fragile items individually. Pack dishes on their edges, not flat in the carton. (We can supply the appropriate packing materials.)
  • Mark as FRAGILE all mirrors, antiques, and large, odd-shaped items that require crating.
  • Pack cartons until they are full – don't leave extra space.
  • Drain and dry waterbeds. Use moisture-absorbent crystals to help prevent mildew.
  • Clean, dry, and disconnect major appliances.
  • Look under beds, couches, and other furniture on legs for anything you may have overlooked.
  • Seal cartons with "Packed by Owner" tape, or mark cartons "PBO."
  • Don't try to do everything yourself. Twin Oaks packers are fast, efficient, and careful and have completed extensive training to ensure a painless packing experience.

Moving Guide- Twin Oaks Moving Guide Timeline

Planning for your move will make it less stressful and more positive experience. To assist with this, Twin Oaks has assembled a timeline style moving guide aimed at making your move easier and keeping your move on track. Remember, stay organized, stay ahead of schedule and ask questions.

Moving Guide

Twin Oaks "Non-Allowables"

Before your possessions are packed and loaded, you must understand which items cannot be shipped because they represent a hazard and/or are perishable. These restrictions are both state and company regulated for the safety of your possessions and our crews. If you have any questions, please contact your moving specialist at (800) 935-MOVE (6683).


Listed below are some common "non-allowable" items that you will need to address before your pack and load dates:


Hazardous Material

Items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive

  • Aerosols
  • Fireworks
  • Nail Polish
  • Ammonia
  • Gasoline
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Ammunition
  • Household Batteries
  • Paint Thinner
  • Car Batteries
  • Kerosene
  • Paints
  • Charcoal
  • Lamp Oil
  • Pesticides
  • Charcoal
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Liquid Bleach
  • Poisons
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Loaded Guns
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Cleaning Solvents
  • Matches
  • Propane Tanks
  • Fertilizer
  • Motor Oil
  • Weed Killer
  • Aerosols
  • Fireworks
  • Nail Polish
  • Ammonia
  • Gasoline
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Ammunition
  • Household Batteries
  • Paint Thinner
  • Car Batteries
  • Kerosene
  • Paints
  • Charcoal
  • Lamp Oil
  • Pesticides
  • Charcoal
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Liquid Bleach
  • Poisons
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Loaded Guns
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Cleaning Solvents
  • Matches
  • Propane Tanks
  • Fertilizer
  • Motor Oil
  • Weed Killer

Perishables

Items that may die or spoil in transit

  • Plants
  • Refrigerated Foods
  • Frozen Foods
  • Open/Half-Used Foods
  • Produce
  • Plants
  • Refrigerated Foods
  • Frozen Foods
  • Open/Half-Used Foods
  • Produce

Breakable Items

All breakable items must be packed

  • Glass Shelves
  • Lamps
  • Pictures
  • Mirrors
  • Glass Tops
  • Lamp Shades
  • Removable Glass
  • Dishes
  • Glass Shelves
  • Lamps
  • Pictures
  • Mirrors
  • Glass Tops
  • Lamp Shades
  • Removable Glass
  • Dishes

Items of Personal Importance/Sentimental Value

This category of "non-allowables" can create problems should your shipment be delayed, or items lost.

We suggest that irreplaceable or sentimental items be carried with you instead of being packed with your shipment

  • Currency
  • Address Books
  • Financial Documents
  • Professional Files
  • Airline Tickets
  • IRAs/Deeds/Tax Records
  • Research Projects
  • Car Keys
  • Jewelry/Furs
  • School Records
  • CD's
  • Medicine
  • Software Backup
  • Checkbooks
  • Personal Video
  • Tapes
  • Sterling Silver
  • Computer Disk
  • Photographs/Photo Albums
  • Stock/Bonds
  • Currency
  • Address Books
  • Financial Documents
  • Professional Files
  • Airline Tickets
  • IRAs/Deeds/Tax Records
  • Research Projects
  • Car Keys
  • Jewelry/Furs
  • School Records
  • CD's
  • Medicine
  • Software Backup
  • Checkbooks
  • Personal Video
  • Tapes
  • Sterling Silver
  • Computer Disk
  • Photographs/Photo Albums
  • Stock/Bonds

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Non-Allowable Items
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