Tips for Moving House in Summer

Summer is a very popular time of year to move house. Nicer weather, more free time and a chance to redecorate and get settled before colder months all make summer the favoured moving season.

However, summer time moves come with their own set of unique challenges which need to be confronted by any mover, no matter how near or far the relocation. To make sure you are prepared for a summer move, in this article we have compiled our top tips for moving home in summer.

Book in advance

Due to the popularity of the season for a move, the best removals companies can get booked up surprisingly far in advance over summer months. If the time you are planning to move also coincides with school holidays, you can guarantee removals slots will be snapped up early. If you want a top removals service, try and book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Weekend moves are also a lot more desirable than weekdays as many people will want to try to move with minimal disruption to their work. If possible, try for a weekday to give yourself more options.  

Keep kids entertained

Summer, particularly during school holidays, may be a practical time of year to move to avoid disruption for your kids, but it won’t be fun for them. It is important that you try to keep your kids happy and entertained during a time when stress may be running high and you are pressed for time.

If possible, send them to stay with a family member or close friend for a couple of days so they can have a nice time and you can give your full attention to important last minute details and organisation. If this isn’t possible, ensure that children still have plenty of unpacked toys or books to keep them entertained during the transition.

Keep pets cool

During the move you can forget to carry on doing routine activities, but it is important not to neglect your pets. Whether this is leaving out bedding and toys for them to play with or still taking them out for sufficient exercise, ensure they are still getting enough care and attention. What’s more, ensure in summer months that your pets can stay cool and comfortable by making certain they have free access to shade and water.

Stay hydrated

This may seem obvious but staying hydrated on your moving day should be a priority. You’ll be expending a lot of effort doing physical work during a move and if it’s a hot day, this’ll make it all the more demanding. Sweating and hard work can easily lead to dehydration, which should be avoided at all costs. Up your water intake to avoid headaches, irritability, exhaustion and more.

Pack snacks for energy levels

In addition to keeping hydrated you will also want to ensure you keep your energy levels up throughout the day. Moving day is always an active and rather hectic day, so you’ll want to ensure you have the fuel to keep you going, especially on hot summer days. Packing healthy snacks – such as fruit, nuts and smoothies – for you and your family will help prevent lapsing into cranky moods and weariness during the day.

Try for an early morning move

Not only will an early morning move save you from waiting around for half the day, but in summer this will be the coolest part of the day and, therefore, the most comfortable time to get going. Many people find the anticipation of moving day will mean they are up early anyway, so this is a perfect opportunity to make the most of the morning. The earlier the removals vans are off, the sooner you can get moved into your new home!

Darvills & Benns is a professional removals service with vast experience in helping customers smoothly relocate. Our careful and comprehensive removals service is available for local moves – across Bradford, Halifax and West Yorkshire – to international relocations. Our team of experts can help you with many stages of your move, from the provision of sturdy and protective packing materials to the safe transport of challenging items like pianos. For more information regarding our services, contact our helpful team today.