Summertime Moving Do's and Don'ts

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Summer Moving Do's

• Think As Far into the Future as Feasible
• Pack Carefully or Employ Packers
• Stay Hydrated
• Use Sunscreen and a Wide-Brimmed Hat
• Ask Plenty of Questions

What should you do when organizing a summertime move? As moving professionals in Tulsa, we know all the finest tasks to be sure your summertime move is as simple and carefree as possible.

Book in Advance

Summertime is a hectic time for moving. Weekends can be reserved months before the actual moving season and quite frequently weekdays are booked solid. In the event you want to work with a quality local mover in Tulsa, contact them about your moving plans and likely timeline as far prior to your relocation as you can. This way, you're more likely to be able to confirm moving dates that mesh with your plan.

Pack with Care

Do not rush yourself when packing. Allow yourself sufficient of time and do not overheat whilst loading cartons. Request help stacking bulky boxes and dismantling furniture, if necessary, and don't tackle two-person chores on your own. Summer is a time when folks often move in a frenzy, however it is not worth your pinky finger or your grandmother's credenza to go fast.

Remain Hydrated

Don’t neglect to drink plenty of water when packing and particularly on moving day while loading or unloading the moving truck. Have a water bottle with you and refill it whenever necessary. It's also nice to provide fresh, cool water for your professional movers in Tulsa in the summertime. Movers generally have their own water, yet a cooler or a palette of bottles in the fridge is good for you, your family, and the movers alike.

Protect from Sunshine

Wear sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat in the event you will be overseeing the moving truck loading in the heat & sun. Stay in the shade when possible and avoid over-exposure. Folks frequently do not realize just how much sun they're getting when consumed with moving day chores, so be careful 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 will be loaded from back to front and bottom to top. Talk about the route and how you will coordinate arrival with the moving truck at your new home. Ask about your breakable items, about furniture packing, and anything else you are stressed about. An informed customer is a happy customer.

Summer Moving Don'ts

• Delay Setting Up Utilities
• Forget to Make Exact Plans for Children and Furry Family Members
• Wait Until the Last Minute
• Let the Worry and Heat Get to You

What should you not do during a summertime move? What choices or actions should you avoid to have the best experience?

Set Up Your New Residence

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

Take Care of Youngsters and Pets

Kids and household pets need special care for a move, even moreso over the summer. Make sure pets have a crate with everything they will need kept someplace cool during 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 furniture are being moved.

Book Ahead, Book Ahead, Book Ahead

Never wait until the last minute to book your moving company in Tulsa or your personal travel plans. Either airplane tickets and hotel rooms on the road trip will increase in price during the summer, yet advance purchases have a better selection and frequently find a deal.

Catch a Breath in the Shade

Finally, do not let the heat and the moving stress get to you. Moving is anxious enough as-is without the heat of summer intensifying the feeling. Heat might make you tired and anxious on an important day, so make sure to observe your own worry and rest a few minutes with a cool drink in the shade if you start to overheat either physically or mentally throughout a summertime move.

Moving in the summer might be a big experience, but you can enjoy a simple and easy move with just some best practices. A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Tulsa will make your summertime move carefree. Plan ahead and keep a cool head to relish your summer move. Call us today to get going on your move.