Between the stress of buying a new house, trying to quickly pack up all of your stuff, and finding reliable local moving services, moving can be unpleasant, to say the least. But there is one way to make moving a little more bearable — choosing the right time to move. While moving sometimes just needs to happen as soon as possible, if you are able to wait and choose a time that works for you, here’s what you should consider.
Time of Day
If you’re an early bird, you’re in luck — when it comes to moving, the earlier you start the better. Not only are mornings typically cooler, but you’ll get your stuff moved and still have time to unpack later in the day. So by starting as early as possible, you’ll be able to beat the heat and won’t feel rushed. If you wait until later afternoon, you may feel rushed to get everything moved before it’s dark and that can be stressful. With all of this in mind, when you’re planning your moving day, plan to get as early of a start as possible.
Day of the Week
While it may be easier to move on the weekends so you don’t have to take off from work, it’s actually best to move during the week. Specifically, you should aim for Monday through Thursday. This is because statistics show that 19.45% of moves occurred on Fridays in 2016, making Friday the busiest moving day. So if you’re working with local moving services, you’re going to want to avoid the busy days to have an easier time scheduling with your movers. Additionally, moving on a low-demand day can help reduce your moving cost.
Time of Year
The most popular time for people to move is during the summer. School is out, work may be slower, and it’s generally easier to find a new home to buy. But this means local moving services are swamped during this time frame. So if you’re looking for easier scheduling and a lower moving cost, you should consider moving early fall through late spring. While it may seem like a horrible idea to move during the cooler months, it can actually be more pleasant than moving when it’s hot out. So if you can, try to avoid moving in the summer.
Moving doesn’t have to be as stressful as it seems. By sticking to these tips, you can have a stress-free, and maybe even fun, moving day.
