Our friends at Safebound Moving & Storage have some advice if you’re thinking of moving this summer. Every season has its own distinct beauty. As well as its distinct features. It also has its own set of issues. As a result, while considering a relocation, you must consider all of the benefits that different seasons might give in order to determine the optimum time to relocate (of course, provided that you have the freedom to choose).
It’s not only the weather that changes throughout the year; travel speeds, driving conditions, and face-to-face meetings also change dramatically. These distinctions can be critical to the success of your transfer, depending on the individual circumstances of your case. As a result, in order to make the best decision and select the best time to move, you must first understand the benefits and drawbacks of relocating.
During the summer, more than a third of all relocations in the country take place. There’s a reason for this: moving is simpler in the summer.
The Benefits of Moving During the Summer
Great Weather
The days are extensive and the climate is warm and dry, so you’ll have more time to complete the drive, and you won’t have to fear snowdrifts, wet roads and greasy driveways, or fog and rain on the day of the move (even if they do occur, summer storms are brief and pass quickly) or cold-damaged items.
The real estate industry is booming. Summer is the biggest season for house sales since so many individuals are moving. There is a vast range of houses available, so you will have no trouble finding your ideal new home.
Summer Vacation
Because the school year is done, your children’s education will not be disrupted if you relocate during the summer. By the turn of the next school year, the children will have had enough time to acclimate to their new surroundings, and you will be able to investigate the educational institutions in the new location and select a new suitable school for your children.
The Problems with Relocating in the Summer
Increased moving costs—Due to the high demand for residential and commercial movers during the popular summer months, you’ll have to dig deep into your finances to get expert aid. There will be no reductions, and relocation costs will be greater than at any other time of year.
Extreme heat—Extremely high temperatures throughout the summer months can intensify motor stress, pose a serious health risk, and increase the likelihood of property damage. Because the heat in a moving truck can cause many home objects to distort or break, it’s critical that your belongings be carried in an air-conditioned truck (especially if you are going long distances or need to move some delicate items). Also, make sure you’re dressed appropriately to keep cool and hydrated at all times: wear light, airy clothing, drink lots of water, and protect your skin with a high-quality sunscreen lotion, among other things. (Don’t forget to provide your movers with some refreshing beverages as well).
People are going on vacations, visiting sites, and driving back and forth across the country, which implies there will be a lot of traffic. Throughout the day and night, millions of automobiles, buses, and trucks use the highways. Because driving a car is inconvenient, and traffic congestion and accidents are growing more regular, deliveries are delayed and late.
Finally, preparing and coordinating a summer relocation is likely to derail your vacation plans and deprive you of a well-deserved break.
Consider Spring
Good weather—No freezing temperatures, no sweltering heat, spring weather is ideal for moving out of the house—carrying heavy items in moderate temperatures is much easier, there is no risk of your belongings being damaged by extreme heat or cold, you won’t have to worry about heavy snowfall or blizzards on moving day, and so on.
Roads are no longer coated in snow and ice, making driving considerably safer and simpler in the spring. Because there isn’t much traffic this time of year, there won’t be any traffic bottlenecks.
Moving Costs Are Reasonably Low — Moving in early spring is likely to result in a big discount, since few individuals choose to relocate during this time, and most transportation firms are prepared to give reduced pricing in order to obtain more employment. However, starting in early May, the cost of moving will skyrocket as the number of home moves rises drastically in the middle of the month, signalling the start of the peak moving season.
