Summertime Moving Do's and Don'ts

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Summer Moving Do's

• Reserve As Far Ahead as You Can
• Pack with Care or Employ Packers
• Stay Hydrated
• Wear Sunscreen and a Wide-Brimmed Hat
• Ask Sufficient Questions

What needs to be done when thinking about a summertime move? Being moving professionals in Oklahoma City, we can tell you all the finest tasks to make sure your summer move is as stress-free and carefree as possible.

Book Ahead

Summertime is a packed time for moving. Weekends are often booked months before the summer moving season and even weekdays will be booked up. If you wish to work with a reputable local mover in Oklahoma City, let them know your moving plans and likely move-out date as long ahead of your relocation as you can. This way, you are most likely to be able to confirm moving dates that mesh with your timetable.

Pack Carefully

Do not rush yourself when packing up. Grant yourself an abundance of time and try not to overheat whilst loading cartons. Ask for help stacking heavy boxes and taking apart furniture, when necessary, and don't take on two-person chores by yourself. Summertime is a time when people frequently move in a frenzy, but it is not worth your lower back or your grandmother's antique desk to go fast.

Keep Hydrated

Remember to drink plenty of water when packing and especially on moving day while loading or unloading the moving van. Keep a water bottle with you and refill it whenever necessary. It's also wonderful to provide fresh, cool water for your professional movers in Oklahoma City in the summertime. Movers usually bring their own water, however a cooler or a palette of bottles in the fridge is helpful for you, your family, and the movers alike.

Protect from the Sun

Wear sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat in the event you will be overseeing the moving truck loading in the heat & sun. Stick to the shade when possible and avoid over-exposure. Folks many times don't understand just how much sun they are getting when caught up in moving day chores, so be watchful with yourself and keep an eye on sunburn with your family.

Ask Questions and Coordinate

Don't forget to ask sufficient questions. Ask how the truck is being packed from back to front and bottom to top. Talk about the trip and how you can coordinate arrival with the moving truck at your new residence. Ask about your delicate things, about household furniture packing, and anything else you could be worried about. An in-the-know customer is a happy customer.

Summer Moving Don'ts

• Delay Utility Transfers
• Neglect to Make Exact Plans for Youngsters and Pets
• Wait Until the Last Minute
• Let the Stress and Heat Get to You

What shouldn't you do over a summertime move? What decisions or things ought you avoid to have a good experience?

Set Up Your New Residence

Make sure your destination residence is ready. What is the one thing you will want to find after a long trip arriving at the new house? A stream of AC and a cool fridge for drinks. So, be sure your utilities are already registered in your name and turned on. In the event you have an agent or the house is nearby, turn the lights and the AC turned on the evening before you should to arrive.

Take Care of Children and Furry Friends

Children and furry friends will need certain care during a move, even moreso in the summer. Be sure pets have a carrier with everything they will need kept somewhere cool over the move. Prepare an overnight bag with play supplies for kids who are moving with you and keep both out of harm's way while cartons and pieces of furniture are being moved.

Book Ahead, Book Ahead, Book Ahead

Never wait until the last minute to arrange your moving company in Oklahoma City or your personal travel plans. Either airplane tickets or hotel rooms on the road trip will inflate in price during the summer, but early purchases have a better selection and often find a deal.

Catch a Breath in the Shade

Finally, don't let the heat and the moving chaos bother you. Moving is anxious enough as-is devoid the heat of summer intensifying the feeling. Heat can make you tired and anxious on an important day, so be sure to observe your own worry and rest a few moments with a cool drink in the shade if you start to overheat either physically or mentally throughout a summer move.

Moving in the summer is a great experience, but you can have a simple and easy move with just a few best practices. A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Oklahoma City can make your summer move carefree. Start planning now and keep a cool head to enjoy your summer move. Get in touch today to get started on your move.