The more advance you have on any project, the easier it will be for you to spread out your responsibilities, allowing easy management of all the tasks you must complete to reach your end goal. Long-distance moving is a stressful and erratic process; many changes and challenges arise when preparing to relocate across the interstate. If you are one of the millions of people packing up your household between May and August – you are a part of the Summer moving frenzy.
There are approximately over 20 million people that make moves within the Spring and Summer months, moving companies are overloaded, and Denver residents are heading across the road or the country – the pressure that comes with that can hurt your mental and emotional state. Long-distance movers in Denver, CO, begin their busy season as early as March every year. People begin to migrate once the weather lightens from the Winter months. It is not always the smartest move to relocate during the Summer if you are heading cross-country. There are so many benefits to pushing back your move for a few months and allowing yourself and your household additional time to prepare for the big day properly!
You Will Have More Time to Research
If there is one thing you want to avoid when you are migrating across the nation, it is booking with a broker or an average mover. Some Denverites end up being scammed because they are in such a rush they need to take the time to research reviews and licensing for the company they choose. If you push back your Summer move into October or November, you can research, read reviews, connect with friends, family, and neighbors for referrals, etc. There are many variables when you move long distances, and organizing those variables in advance allows for more security when your moving day arrives.
You must thoroughly look into every moving company you are gaining an estimate from. Utilize the Department of Transportation and FMCSA websites to check licensing and insurance before you sign on the dotted line. Be sure you read every word of your estimate and connect with your moving representative with any questions. You may also want to check out the business through your local Better Business Bureau website, ensure no complaints have been filed against them, and review their business rating.
Better Planning & Organization
Time, it never seems you can get enough, especially with a full household. There is always something to do, an appointment, errands to run, children to pick up from school, etc. If you have school-aged kiddos, they are going home all Summer, and while it can be a benefit or a detriment, your life is going to be twice as busy as it typically is – when you add a cross-country move on top of that, you’re in for quite a heavy lead. From June to August, movers are just as busy, and their sales representatives are always on the move themselves helping clients gain free in-home or over-the-phone moving quotes. If you can push your move date back a few months, you can invite your rep into the home and make an inventory before the appointment.
This allows you to be in control of your moving experience. You can take stock of what you will and will not be moving, so when you receive your moving estimate, it will be much easier to understand and rearrange if required. You can make time to declutter and pair down your belongings – separating your household goods into three main categories: keep, donate, and consign. Once everything is designated to its category and all your donations or consignments are made, you can keep track of your inventory and begin the packing phase.
Better Moving Rates
It’s guaranteed that you will pay more if you choose to move during the Summer. Demand is higher, and supply is lower; therefore, the labor and transit cost will increase alongside your fuel surcharge. Budgeting for a long-distance move allows you to organize your finances if you are hoping to rent or purchase a new home, and it is simply responsible for budgeting your goods and services monthly. Most Coloradans are used to this, considering the cost of living, but you certainly aren’t going to save any money if you are moving in the middle of May. Changing your move date will help secure better moving rates according to your commuting volume, fuel surcharges, etc.
Avoid Last Minute Expenses
Hidden fees are the last thing clients want to deal with when settling into the new chapter of their lives. Beyond that, you will need to tackle all of those little last-minute tasks from changing and canceling utilities, light bills, cleaning out your apartment or hiring cleaners for your house, and gathering all the doctor’s, dentist’s, and medical documentation. Sometimes when you do something last minute, you can end up surprised – needing more time to clean and regain your initial move-in deposit, etc. When you have more time, you can better manage everything on your to-do list so you are not hit with any late fees, and you can ensure you regain your initial moving deposit.
Pace Your Packing
No matter how you approach a long-distance move – DIY or professional movers – one of the largest things to tackle is packing. Setting your move date back into the Fall allows you to pack up things little by little; you can even go room by room and involve your little ones in the process. Before that, you must collect all the packing materials you need to get started. When you are working with a team of moving professionals, they can provide packing packages. Your movers can even come in on your final move date and pack up your entire house!
Having local, licensed movers to help you in your long-distance moving journey makes the entire process easier, more efficient, and straightforward. It is almost always simpler to manage something when you have the support of others. Eden’s Moving Services is a family-owned and operated moving company in Denver, CO, offering full-service local, long-distance, and cross-country moving solutions. Eden’s also provides premium packing and storage services; both are available to supply ease and comfort to your relocation experience. Instead of moving in the Summer, consider moving when the weather cools off – you can save time, money and develop a stable, secure moving plan!