Packing & Moving Tips 
 
 
 
 
 
Help prevent loss and damage to your household goods by not packing hazardous, perishable and flammable items.   
Flammables and Hazardous Items
Include but are not limited to the following: 
l Aerosol                  
l Ammunition                                        
l Batteries
l Bleach 
l Charcoal 
l Chemistry Sets
l Cleaning Products
l Fireworks
l Fire Extinguishers
l Fertilizers
l Gasoline
l  Kerosene
l Lamp/Motor Oils
l Matches
l Nail Polish/Remover
l Paint/Paint Thinner                                           
l Pesticide Products
l Poisons
l Propane Tanks
Perishable Items
Include but are not limited to the following:
l All Frozen Foods
l Any Liquids in Glass Containers
l Any Opened Food Items
l Meats
l Plants
l Produce
l Any Items Requiring Refrigeration   
You may wish to keep some/all of the following items with you in lieu of transporting them through a carrier due to the sentimental value and personal importance:
l Travel Itinerary/Tickets
l Credit Cards
l Jewelry
l Stamp/Coin Collections
l Deeds
l Passports
l Checkbook/Unused Checks
l Stocks/Bonds/IRAs/CDs
l Financial Records
l Computers
l Back-up Disks

Helpful Hints Moving With:
CHILDREN: Always inform your children of the impending move and include details of the relocation and your new 
home/community. Be positive about the move with your children and your positive parental attitude will soothe their fears. Telling them immediately will also give them time to adjust and anticipate the move. Answer all questions and explain the reasons for the move at the age level of the children. A good question/answer session will also help you isolate any specific concerns your children may be having. Permit your chidren to participate as much as possible in the move. Make a school transfer of records as soon as possible and notify your children's current school(s) as to when they will be leaving. Records to be sent to the new school should include the following:
     - Elementary: Transfer card/latest report card, birth certificate, medical records, grading method, and a summary 
     from a current teacher advising of your children's potential achievement levels and individual needs.
     - Secondary: Transfer card/academic transcript, course load, grading methods, and extra curricular program 
     participation. Also make sure to find out if there are any dress codes and if your children's special interst courses 
     can be facilitated.
PLANTS: If you are planning to move your houseplants from one state to another, please be aware of the federal and state regulations that may apply. Contact your destination state's Department of Agriculture to assess any inspection services or certifications necessary.
PETS: Almost every state has laws/regulations in place governing the entry of animals/household pets. It is best to contact a veterinarian in the city/state in which you intend to relocate in advance to discover any specific laws pertaining to your pet. It is a good rule of thumb to have a valid health certificate accompanying your pet during travel. Look into possible sedation options available for your pet. Entry permits, rabies tags, and identification tags could also be required. Pet transportation is limited to personal transport by you/your designated party or by air in an appropriate container. If traveling by plane, make sure you contact the airline in advance to see if there are any specifications or limitations that may be in place.  
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) When and how do I pay for my move?
A) When the movers arrive to your home, you will need to have 80% of the estimated amount of your move ready to give to the crew chief. You can pay your deposit with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, certified check or cash. Once the job has been completed, the actual cost of services will be presented to you and the remaining cost will be due. The balance can be paid with a personal check, cash or your credit card.
Q) Do I have to empty my dresser drawers?
A) You may keep all clothing in your dressers as well as any light cloth items. Anything heavy or fragile will need to be 
removed.
Q) Do I have to empty my file cabinet drawers?
A) The bottom two drawers of your file cabinets may remain full of files. Anything above two drawers will need to be 
emptied. File boxes are available for purchase.
Q) Can you disassemble any of my furniture?
A) Yes. Please make sure to tell your move coordinator what items you would like assistance with so the time needed can be factored into your estimate. CBM, Inc. will only reassemble items that they disassembled, so please do not attempt to take something apart yourself if you feel you may need help putting it back together.
Q) Do you offer shrink wrapping?
A) Yes, we do offer shrink wrapping services to protect your items during your move.
Q) Does everything need to be in a box?
A) All small items, including electronics, need to be in boxes with lids that are taped shut. Picture and table lamps will 
also need to be in boxes which are available for purchase from CBM, Inc.