What BoxHauls cannot move
Part of Furniture delivery
BoxHauls · Reviewed by John Marcus IV
BoxHauls can’t move grand pianos, hazardous materials, live animals, or single items over 1,000 lb. The limit for gun safes is 1,200 lb. These limits keep drivers, trucks and your belongings safe. For each, here’s who to call instead. Everything else is covered under furniture and large-item delivery.
| Can’t move | Why | Who to call instead |
|---|---|---|
| Grand pianos | Need a piano board, specialist crew and climate care | A piano moving specialist |
| Upright pianos | [TODO: whether drivers take upright pianos] | A piano moving specialist |
| Items over 1,000 lb | Beyond safe pickup handling | A heavy-equipment mover or rigger |
| Gun safes over 1,200 lb | Need a safe dolly, ramp and crew | A safe moving specialist |
| Paint, chemicals, fuel, propane | Hazardous in transit and not accepted at landfills | A household hazardous waste drop-off: [TODO: Fresno-area household hazardous waste site] |
| Live animals | Not safe in an open truck bed | A pet transport service |
| Hot tub relocation | [TODO: whether hot tub removal or relocation is offered] | A spa moving specialist |
Items that need a heads-up
These are fine, but tell us when you book:
- Heavy appliances. refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, gun safes, sectionals and sleeper sofas get the $29 heavy-item fee and usually need two people.
- Glass tabletops and mirrors. Wrap them, or leave them in the original box.
- Gas appliances. Have a licensed professional disconnect and cap the gas line first.
Price example
Anything inside the limits uses the standard formula: $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile, which is $48.00 for 10 miles. See BoxHauls pricing.
Questions
What won't BoxHauls move?
Grand pianos, hazardous materials, live animals, and single items over 1,000 lb (gun safes over 1,200 lb). For each, a specialist is the safer choice.
Can BoxHauls move a piano?
Not a grand piano. [TODO: whether drivers take upright pianos]
What's the heaviest item BoxHauls will move?
Single items up to 1,000 lb, and gun safes up to 1,200 lb.
Can I put paint or propane in with my junk?
No. Paint, chemicals, fuel and propane tanks can't ride in a BoxHauls truck. Take them to a household hazardous waste drop-off. [TODO: Fresno-area household hazardous waste site]