Items Not Covered

Due to the construction and design of particular items, in addition to moving company policies and government regulations, there are items not covered by movers under increased valuation coverage or third party moving insurance – only the basic cargo valuation of $.60/lb applies to these items. 

Budget Moving Assumes No Increased Liability for the Following Items:

Customer Packed Boxes (PBO-Packed By Owner) – EXTREMELY IMPORTANT

• The specific contents of your boxes are not covered unless they have been packed by us, Budget Movers of San Antonio, our company employees and additional insurance has been purchased.
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• In the event that a customer-packed box is lost or destroyed, basic valuation compensation of $.60/lb will be computed based on industry standard weights per box, REGARDLESS of actual box contents

Pressboard Furniture

• If possible. Disassemble pressboard furniture and package fasteners separately.

Halogen Pole Lamps

• Disassemble and box halogen pole lamps  and always remove bulbs before packing.

Live Plants or Perishables

• Do not pack any food or plants if at all possible, use open-top boxes or wardrobes for plants

Electronics & Musical Instruments (Internal Mechanisms)

• Includes the internal workings of most electronic items such as televisions, stereos, computers, computer accessories and all musical instruments (unless you have specifically purchased full coverage insurance with the mechanical and electrical derangement add-on coverage)
• have your electronics and musical instruments professionally packed for moving beforehand

Unpackaged Glass

• Includes any glass framed artwork, fish-tanks, tabletops, and mirror glass
• glass must be pre-packaged by a Budget Mover employee to be fully covered