Moving Tips
Not all items can be transported as we are licensed under strict safety guidelines. A few things may have to be just gotten rid of. For example, any material that is flammable, corrosive or explosive is dangerous and illegal to move. So, we suggest that if you have hazardous goods, call your local recycling pickup service, fire station or the closest EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) office to find out how you can appropriately dispose of these items. Alternatively, ask a neighbor or friend if they could use the thing.
For your convenience, we at Cochrane Moving Company have drawn these lists of items to help you prepare well for the move:
We Cannot Transport These Items
- Acid
- Darkroom Chemicals
- Pesticides
- Motor Oil
- Gasoline
- Charcoal
- Lighter Fluid
- Fertilizer
- Paints
- Car Batteries
- Matches
- Nail Polish & Remover
- Ammunition
- Liquid Bleach
Dangerous Goods Rules
- Aerosols
- Kerosene
- Pool Chemicals
- Chemistry Sets
- Fireworks
- Motor Oil
- Paint Thinner
- Batteries
- Loaded Weapons
- Weed Killer
- Ammonia
- Lamp Oil
- Propane
- Cleaning Fluid
PERSONAL Items You MAY Consider Transporting Yourself
- Personal Files (marriage license, passport, birth certificate, etc)
- Home Movies or Personal Video Tapes
- Flight Tickets
- Financial Statements
- Photos and/or Albums
- House and/or Car Keys
- Safety Box Keys
- Deeds
- Tax Records
- School Records
- Jewelry
- Collections (art, coins, stamps, etc)
- Letters
- Stocks
- Computer Software & Back-ups
- Medicine
1 Bedroom Approx: 500 – 700 sq ft.
6 x 1.5 cube boxes, 10 x 2.0 cube boxes, 5 x 4.0 cube boxes, 1 x 6 cube box, 1 x China Box, 1 x wardrobe box with bar, 2 x roll of tape, 1 x 10 lbs. packing paper, 1 x felt Marker.
2 Bedroom Approx: 700 – 1,000 sq ft.
.10 x 1.5 cube boxes, 12 x 2.0 cube boxes, 8 x 4.0 cube boxes, 2 x 6 cube boxes, 1 x China Box, 1 x wardrobe box with bar, 2 x roll of tape, 2 x 10 lbs. packing paper, 1 x felt Marker.
2 Bedroom + Den Approx: 1,000 – 1,500 sq ft.
15 x 1.5 cube boxes, 20 x 2.0 cube boxes, 12 x 4.0 cube boxes, 2 x 6 cube boxes, 1 x china box, 2 x wardrobe box with bar, 2 x roll of tape, 3 x 10 lb packing paper, 1 x felt Marker.
3 Bedroom House Approx: 1,500 – 2,500 sq ft.
15 x 1.5 cube boxes, 25 x 2.0 cube boxes, 15 x 4.0 cube boxes, 3 x 6 cube boxes, 2 x wardrobe box with bar, 2 x china box, 4 x roll of tape, 3 x 10 lb packing paper, 2 x felt Marker.
4 Bedroom House Approx: 2,500 – 3,500 sq ft.
15 x 1.5 cube boxes, 35 x 2.0 cube boxes, 20 x 4.0 cube boxes, 4 x 6 cube boxes, 2 x wardrobe box with bar, 2 x china box, 4 x roll of tape, 2 x 25 lbs. packing paper, 2 x felt Marker.
5 Bedroom House Approx: 3,500 sq ft.+
20 x 1.5 cube boxes, 40 x 2.0 cube boxes, 30 x 4.0 cube boxes, 5 x 6 cube boxes, 3 x wardrobe box with bar, 2 x china box, 5 x roll of tape, 2 x 25 lbs. packing paper, 2 x felt Marker.
1.5 Cube Box
16” x 12” x 12.5” – best used for CD’s, DVD’s, Videos, Video Games, Books
2 Cube Box
18” x 15” x 12.5” – best used for bathrooms, food, wrapped framed photos, everyday dishes, and glassware
4 Cube Box
18” x 18” x 20” – best used for small appliances, gaming systems, toys, shoes, dry goods, sheets, clothes
6 Cube Box
22” x 22” x 21.5” – best used for bedding – duvets and converters, pillows, cushions
China Box
18” x 18” x 27” Double Walled – fine china, anything you want to be extra protected
Wardrobe Box (With Hanger Bar)
24” x 20” x 45” – can also be used without hanger
Picture/Mirror Boxes (use appropriate size box)