Timing Your Move During The Summer Busy Season

Timing your move to avoid the busiest periods can make for a less stressful experience. Even during the busy moving season, April through August, you can time your move to take place during weeks when the movers’ schedules are less hectic. Avoid the last week of each month, and holiday periods such as Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Its better to try to schedule your move pick up for some time during the middle of the month.

Always require movers to provide specific load and delivery date spreads which they will perform within. Do not leave the loading or delivery of your belongings open ended with no commitment to a spread of dates.

While movers are packing and loading your belongings onto a truck, pay attention and carefully review any paperwork prior to signing. After loading, the movers will ask you to sign an inventory listing which will indicate your agreement that all items have been loaded and in the condition noted on the listing. If future damage is incurred during your move this condition report will be used in assessing any reimbursement the movers may provide you.

Quoted from Les Velte, President, Consumers Relocation. This move management company coordinates the entire move process and provides a comprehensive booklet on interstate moving , Moving Facts, to customers that utilize their services. They may be reached at 800-839-6683 or through their site www.consumersrelocation.com.