Moving during the busiest period of the year can feel like chasing an already departed train – an overwhelming experience packed with unexpected hurdles. The limited availability of moving services and the rising cost are enough to strike panic during such trying times. However, the right strategies can make this process quite manageable.
Here is how to keep calm and relocate effortlessly during the peak moving period, which ranges from May to September.
Professional movers are often fully booked during this peak time. Waiting till the last minute will only add to the hassle as all good companies would have been booked, and the remaining ones are either overpriced or not trustworthy.
Pro Tip: Reach out to moving companies’ residential moving services immediately once your moving date is fixed and compare quotes. Ideally try booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
For people who are less busy, consider scheduling the move around mid-month and midweek since most movers get busier from the start or end of the month which drives up demand.
Smart Tip: Moves tend to go smoother in the morning when temperatures are cooler and energy levels are higher. This is important in the hot summer months.
While your things are still in the box, it’s the best time to let go of some weight. Go through each room and make a pile of items categorized as “keep, donate, sell, and toss.” This will make the move far easier and cheaper.
Bonus Tip: You can even make money back by hosting a quick garage sale.
Labeling everything is great when boxes pile up quickly. List the items and the room it should be placed in. It could also be color coded which would help during unpacking as well.
Helpful Hack: Keep a separate box of items that are essential for your first night including toiletries, chargers along with a change of clothes and basic kitchen items.
The moving day frenzy coupled with the searing heat of summer can prove quite difficult. Make sure you have lemonade on hand and dress in breathable clothing and use portable coolers.
Ways to Emote: Everything goes wrong sometimes, and that is perfectly okay. Staying serene helps prevent burnout.
Put professional residential moving services to good use directing traffic through the log jam that is peak season. They know how much of a mess it can get, and they have lots of experience, knowledge, and efficiency regarding the timing and other logistical hiccups that may arise.
Review credentials like licensed insurance and customer reviews, but also seek someone who knows what they are doing. That means answering questions revolving around processes, policies, and availability before signing.
Changing weather conditions, cancellations, and other no-nonsense surprises are bound to crop up out of thin air. Be sure to have secondary plans for temporary storage, lodging, or transportation during busy moving months.
Safety Precautions: Storing important documents, collectibles, medication, and other valuables makes you a target when kept on the moving truck, so keep them secured on your person instead.
Meeting a set of expectations can demand too much emotionally and physically. Looking after breaks and dividing tasks helps clear the head.
For Positive Vibes: Turn the volume up on your favorite playlist and celebrate each step forward no matter how small, and recall the many reasons that support the move.
Complex emotions tied to belongings along with time constraints and decision-making during the moving process may lead to being overwhelmed.
The moving season usually runs from May through September, with weekends and holidays extremely busy during the beginning and end of each month.
Focus on opportunities that a fresh new place has to offer and personal growth while making small plans to decorate or explore your new home.
At Online Movers & Storage, we understand how challenging moving during the peak season can be. Our scheduling flexibility and full-service offerings including professional movers make it easier for you during the busiest times.
Unlike other movers, we maintain a smooth and stress-free experience throughout the year, be it during local or long distance relocations.
Online Movers & Storage are dedicated to turning the daunting task of getting residential and commercial units moved into a seamless and stress-free process.
Whether it is packing or transportation, every step is performed with utmost professionalism.
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