The cold weather is finally behind us and house hunting season has began to ramp up for prospective buyers and renters. With that comes a very busy time of the year for moving companies around the country. As you plan out your future move, there are a few factors that you should consider that are most specific to the Spring months. Continue reading below to be prepared with our Spring moving tips.
Plan in Advance
Every year we see many people make the mistake of waiting until the last minute to try to find and hire their moving company. Sometimes for reasons that are out of their control, such as a quick closing on a home. Sometimes they just forgot during the process of getting all of their other ducks in a row. You want to seek out a moving company as early as possible. This will allow you to get the exact date you want to move locked in on the calendar and will ensure that you’re able to evaluate multiple companies and prices before making your final decision.
Moving is stressful, and having enough time to get prepared will remove some of that stress off of your plate. Booking your moving date in advance provides you with a timeline to work back from and allows you to plan out your packing process. This is the pinnacle of Spring moving tips!
Weather
You want to keep an eye on the weather forecast leading up to your planned moving day. You may be able to discuss a potential back up date with your moving company if things are looking grim for the date you’ve chosen. With Spring always comes unpredicatable weather, and sometimes very wet and rainy. By hiring a professional mover you’ll ensure that even if it is raining, your items will be kept safe by proper furniture protecting materials. If you’re a DIY mover and you’re renting a truck and hauling items on your own, we encourage you to reschedule for a day with better weather.
Avoid Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for people moving. This is one of our critical Spring moving tips because it can help you avoid a major headache. Alot of people choose this long weekend to pack up all of their belongings and relocate without having to take any time off of work. If you’re going to choose to join the flock and move at this time as well, you need to plan VERY early! Not only will every moving company be booked up well in advance, but their prices will usually be at a premium for those dates. If you’re going the rental truck route, it will also be nearly impossible to get a rental truck reservation unless you have one atleast a month in advance. You can certainly save yourself some stress by choosing an off day during the week for your relocation.
We hope that you find these Spring moving tips helpful as your plan out your upcoming move. If you’re interested in receiving a free estimate for your move from our team, just fill out our Moving Request Form and we’ll be happy to assist you!
