Summer is the moving season. With schools closed and the vacation season in full swing, it is when many families find moving most convenient because the disruption to normal life is minimized. Many people even delay selling houses and switching jobs till the summer, even if it is troublesome, just to make the move easier on their families. That is why both short and long distance relocation services are in so much demand at this time of year and also the reason why costs are high. If you are thinking of a summer move, there are some things you can do to cut costs and make life easier for yourself.
- Timing Is Important: Summer does not last for just a couple of weeks. If you need to move at this time of year, try to schedule it either before or after June and July (if possible) which is when everyone wants to do their moving. Even a few weeks before or after these months could result in significant savings.
- Do Not Focus on Weekends: Weekends are the absolute peak moving days because that is when there is the least disruption to office work. Try to schedule your move for mid-week when there is less of a rush and movers may be able to offer better rates.
- Declutter: The amount of clutter a family collects over time can be huge. Your possessions are valuable, but there is a cost to everything that you pack and move. Once you know you will be moving, start sifting through all the family possessions and segregate all those that are no longer needed. This is not easy to do and there will usually be family arguments about what goes and what stays. Do not rush the process–making sure that the right choices are made takes time and discussion so start theprocess as early as you can. Always remember that everything you carry to the new home adds to the bill.
- Start Early: Moving is a massive job so it pays to start planning as early as possible. Contact the packing and moving company once your plans are finalized and get an estimate of the volume of items to be packed and moved, the time frame and the cost. The earlier this is done, the less likely that the movers may already have other jobs booked and so the chances of getting a better price are higher. You need to use experienced professional moving services to move your possessions safely. However, everyone else too will be thinking the same. So, the better the moving company, the more in demand it will be. Therefore, book early.
- Get the Destination Ready: A lot of people forget to ensure that everything is ready at the destination. If the new house is not ready for occupation,you may have to pay for storage until the house is ready to move into. Hotel bills will add to your expenses.
Even if you have not finalized your moving plans, it pays to contact a professional packing and moving company and talk to it about your expected moving needs and possible dates. The company will be able to give you a lot of advice on how to begin preparations. Knowing that you have a moving company that you can depend on will reduce the stress you may feel.
