When is the best time to move?
by Erica Beiser
Well this is a matter of opinion! Here in the Northern Midwest, you would assume the summer is the best time: no snow and sunny days. Wrong! The summer months, which we call Peak Season, are about May to August. Seventy percent of all moving is done during these months. The rates tend to be higher, the lead time on a move is much much longer, and moving van space is prime real estate!!
Moving in the winter might seem harder, but we’re experienced at all kinds of weather. It does not stop us, we just take extra precautions. Floor protection and rug runners become our movers’ best friends!!!
Spring and fall tend to be more preferrable for moving due to the weather, but if you need to move January 10th we will be there! Don’t let the time of year deter your moving venture because you are concerned about the movers. They are professionals, and have seen far worse weather than what any Midwest winter or humid summer can provide.
In most cases we ask for a minimun of four weeks notice on a move. This will allow enough time to provide you an estimate, schedule dates, and assign a driver and moving van to your move. If you do not have four weeks, don’t worry — Barrett Moving and Storage will not turn you away. In fact, we will do what ever we possiblly can to meet your moving needs.
To inquire further about moving during a specific time of year, please contact a move coordinator for further assistance. Smile and Happy Moving!!