Moving with The Weather

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The weather is a very important factor during the moving process. Living in New York is a humbling experience. Thus, one of the most humbling factors is dealing with the weather.

This isn’t Los Angeles. This isn’t Florida. We get Four Distinct Seasons.

Preparing for the weather is KEY and every season has it’s own guidelines when it comes to moving.

  1. Moving In Winter

Winter in New York & New Jersey can be amazing and magical (said no one ever).

Winter Home - Moving with the WeatherSure, the Christmas season is super awesome for tourists and holiday enthusiasts; but, for the rest of us, it can be too cold to function.

Getting out of bed on a cold morning only to walk to the subway and get into work with a bit of frost bite is not fun.

Well, moving in the winter is not fun either. BUT, it can be.

With proper planning, moving in the winter can be easy.

A couple of key tips for moving in winter:

  • Don’t disconnect utilities/heat until move is complete.
  • If you see snow in forecast for your move date, consider an alternate date (discuss with move coordinator).
  • If you have no choice but to move in the snow, expect longer move time and longer drive time.

There is nothing you can do about the snow, but you can certainly prepare for it properly.

 

  1. Moving in Spring

Congrats on choosing to move in the spring.

Spring Home - Moving with the Weather

Whether it was your choice or not, this is a great time to move.

The winter chill is gone, the summer heat is still a little ways away and odds are you’re going to get an unbelievable day for your move.

However, as the old adage goes: “April Showers Bring May Flowers”. So, rain in the spring is completely normal.

A couple of key tips for moving in spring:

  • Keep an eye on the forecast! See if it’s going to rain on the day of your move – check out the hour by hour. Discuss with your move coordinator!
  • Weather proof as many things as you can. For items you are specifically worried about, wrap in plastic to avoid getting wet.
  • If the rain looks bad, talk to your moving coordinator and change your date.

Moving in the spring is usually okay; but rain can happen. Only real thing to worry about here

 

  1. Moving in Summer

Moving in the summer?

You and everyone else.Summer Home - Moving with the Weather

Summertime is the busiest time for moving.

Kids are out of school, people take their summer vacations and real estate deals are closed on (following the spring show season).

It’s busy. It’s hot. It’s light outside all day long.

A couple of key tips for moving in summer:

  • Book your mover as early as possible. So many people move this time of year and moving companies book up FAST. Don’t get stuck last minute searching for a mover only to end up with an unlicensed, untrained crew in a small van.
  • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. You should stay hydrated throughout the moving process and you should help the crew stay hydrated as well. To make sure of this, I recommend getting a case of water or a couple of gallon jugs in advance to serve to the crew throughout the move process.
  • Let your air conditioner be the last thing moved. Keep it going during the move to ensure everyone is comfortable. Also, the last thing moved out is the first thing moved in. Know in advance where the AC is going in your new place so that it can be set up and turned on before the rest of your items are moved in.
  • Avoid FRIDAYS. If you’ve lived in New York or New Jersey for at least one summer season you know that Fridays are chaos. Everyone is trying to get to their summer weekend destinations (see: The Hamptons; Jersey Shore). This affects traffic patterns and could extend your moving day.

Moving in the summer can be unavoidable, the best way to do it is to be prepared (like every other season!)

 

  1. Moving in Autumn

Autumn Home - Moving with the Weather

Congrats on choosing to move in the Autumn.

The weather is mild, the traffic is light and the leaves are starting to change (this doesn’t affect the move).

Only thing to keep an eye on is the forecast. Rain? Inclement weather? Early snow? Reschedule or discuss options with your move consultant.

A couple of key tips for moving in Autumn:

  • Just keep an eye on the forecast
  • Be sure to have a sweater handy; it may be warm in the day but cold in the night.
  • Be prepared just like every other season

Moving in the autumn is ideal for everyone.

 

Moving, no matter the season, is a challenge. But, with proper planning it can be easy as 1, 2, 3!

Contact Flatbush Moving today for more information on what to expect when moving with the weather!