Buddy Moving

Blog · 2026-09-04

Things movers will not take, and why

Nothing derails a morning faster than finding out on the day that half the garage cannot legally go on the truck.

Hazardous things, which is a legal matter

Gasoline, propane tanks, kerosene, lighter fluid, paint thinner, fireworks and ammunition do not travel on a moving truck. This is not a policy we invented, and no reputable mover will bend it. Run the mower dry, give the propane to a neighbor, and take ammunition in your own vehicle if state law allows.

Things that need a specialist

We do not move pool tables or hot tubs. Pianos, gun safes and anything over four hundred pounds need a look before booking so the right crew and the right equipment turn up. Tell us early and we will give you a straight answer rather than a surprise.

Things you should keep with you

Passports, medication, jewelry, cash, keys, laptops and anything irreplaceable belong in your own car. Not because we expect a problem, but because those things should not be out of your sight for a day.

Plants, sadly

Plants do not travel well in a hot truck in Texas, and we would rather tell you that than hand you a dead fiddle leaf fig at the other end.

Things movers will not take, and why

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While you are here

The whole list, including the awkward ones. If it is not here, call the office and ask.

Do I need a deposit?

No. Nothing is held on your card and nothing leaves your account when you book. You pay at the end, once everything is unloaded and where you want it.

What if I need to cancel or move my date?

Call the office and we will take care of it. There is no cancellation fee and no charge to move your date, because there is no deposit sitting there to argue about.

When is payment due?

At the end of the move, once the work is finished. We total it up with you before anything is collected, so you see how the number was reached.

Which payment methods can I use?

Card or cash. Tell the office if you need to do something different and we will work it out before the day.

How is the final bill worked out?

Two hour minimum, then to the nearest fifteen minutes at your agreed rate.

The clock starts when your buddies reach your door and stops when the work is done. Driving between your pickup, your drop-off and any extra stops counts. Driving to you from our warehouse does not.

Are there charges beyond the hourly rate?

No. Anywhere in the Dallas area the hourly rate is the whole bill. The truck, the fuel, the blankets, the equipment, the stairs however many flights, and the tax are all in it.

The one exception is a move outside the Dallas area, which carries a truck fee, and we tell you what it is before you book.

Still stuck on something? Start your quote — there is a notes box, and a real person reads it. Or call (972) 767-9242.

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