Planning a spring or summer move
Plan around lease dates, building reservations and changing weather. Prepare for rain or heat without leaving the packing until moving day.
Check which dates you can actually use
Start with the dates you can enter the new property and must leave the old one. Then check moving hours, elevator bookings and loading access at both buildings. A mover’s available date is only useful if both properties can accommodate it.
If your dates are flexible, ask what is available. A weekday or different week does not automatically mean a lower price; request a quote for the actual date you are considering.
Make a rain plan for the entrances
Check the forecast for both addresses as moving day gets closer. Tell the mover about an uncovered entrance, steps that collect water or a loading area that becomes muddy.
Keep towels and your own rain gear accessible. Ask how the crew will protect the route indoors; loose sheets or towels across a walkway can create a trip hazard. Let the crew review the path before work starts.
Keep heat-sensitive belongings with their instructions
Review transport instructions for medication, plants and electronics that could be affected by heat. Arrange a suitable place for them during the trip instead of leaving them in a parked vehicle.
Have drinking water available and keep children and pets out of the loading area. If severe weather affects access or travel, contact the mover about the schedule rather than assuming the original timing still works.
Finish the packing before the arrival window
Seal and label the boxes you agreed to pack yourself. Leave a separate bag for the clothes, toiletries and chargers you will use that day.
Send any changed inventory or building instructions before the move. If packing is still unfinished, tell the mover what remains so you can agree on the extra help and time needed.