Focusing on the moving date is not luxury everyone gets when they move. People are often too busy making the arrangements of the new home, selling the old one, finding the right movers, getting the household content downsized, and getting packed to make much thought to the moving date specifics, generally. Today, we at Excalibur Moving & Storage would like to share the extensive research, experts have pinpointed the optimal season, months, part of the month and week and even the ideal time of the day to help make your moving day a little less stressful and save you time and money.
Best Month & Season to Move
From mid-to-late autumn, winter, and early spring is a reasonable window to move and ideally, the months to book a move are from October through April. During this time, moving companies are slow and have more dates available for scheduling. Since no one wants to move during the holidays so you are likely to get the lowest cost, peak slow season is November through December. Unless you book months in advance, May-September is when college students and families move so selecting a day during this time will be dictated by the moving company’s availability. The peak season of moving is Memorial Day through Labor Day, with beginning and mid-May and the rest of September can be just as stressful.
Is it Better to Move at the Beginning, Middle or End of the Month?
There are 4 weeks in a month for the most part. Typically, the busiest is the 1st and 4th week of the month. During the last week of the month and the new leases start at the 1st week, the leases for homes and apartments expire. Transportation from the old place to the new place during this time is heavy, as you may guess. If you have the luxury, the 2nd week in the middle is the ideal times to move.
What Day of the Week is Best to Move House?
In the highest demand, the weekends are as you might have guessed within the 7 days. Kids are off of school and most adults have the weekend off and during the school year. Moving companies often have higher rates as well since there is a high demand. For people trying to get a jump start on the weekend, Friday afternoons is a runner up to the busiest time of the week. Due to school and work obligations, Monday-Thursday has a lower cost and fewer people are making a move.
Best Time of Day for Moving
To make the loading and unloading of boxes and furniture a little easier, professionals tend to prefer the early morning appointments for the cooler temperatures. By the afternoons they are spent, the pros are also high with energy at the start of the day. Specifically, the optimal time frame is between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m where everyone is awake, alert, and have had breakfast. By the time they are done loading up, the rush hour has dwindled, and traffic conditions are ideal.
Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond
Taking the timeframe into account can help you schedule a very smooth moving day, unless unforeseeable circumstances arise, such as weather or family issues. Call Excalibur Moving & Storage and talk to our specialists to learn about our service packages to help make your move a success when look to schedule your your next move.
