Important Tips for Moving in the Winter

When it comes to moving locations, whether a business commercial move or your family is partaking in residential moving, following the advice of professionals may help to make the process a little less stressful or chaotic. Our moving company has been assisting the Williamsville, Hamburg, Niagara Falls, and greater Buffalo, NY areas and communities with their moves throughout the western New York region for years, which has allowed us to truly understand and learn the best way to tackle both residential moving and commercial moving. Our team has also performed these moves throughout all months of the year and has noticed that different tips work better for different seasons. We have reflected over our different moving experiences throughout the winter months and have compiled some of the best advice we believe can assist our local community with their transition into a new space:

• High-Quality Packaging / Materials: The winter months can be unpredictable, however, more days than not there is some moisture on the ground, snowbanks, or saturated surfaces. While our movers are highly experienced and always prioritize keeping your items safe, boxes and furniture may be unloaded onto the ground, making it smart to utilize plastic wraps, tarps, and other durable materials to provide a layer between your items and the outdoor elements.
   
  
• Detailed Labeling: Labeling is important for all seasons, including the weather, as once your items and boxes are delivered to your new spot, finding the necessities and belongings you need can be much easier and quicker. Without the proper labels, we have found that clients spend hours sorting through what can seem like an endless number of boxes.
   
  
• Clear Driveways & Walkways: Clearing the surfaces that will be utilized during the move from where you are leaving and where you are moving to is crucial for not only the efficiency of the move but also the safety. Ice accumulation is not rare for the winter months in the Buffalo, NY area, and simply spreading some ice melt or salt on the surfaces leading up to your move date can make the experience a more pleasurable one.
   
  
• Dress Accordingly: Our team will take on as much of the labor and tasks of your move as you wish, but you may find yourself outside in the elements to help direct our staff as to where you would like your items. We recommend dressing in layers on the date of your move to make you and your family as comfortable as possible during the whole moving experience.
   
  
• Check on the Status of New Residence: Our moving company also highly recommends that you check on the utilities and other functional parts of your new property, that way even if you are not fully unpacked within the first couple of days, you still can use the kitchen appliances, have a working furnace and heating units, properly functioning electricity, and an overall more comfortable and relaxing space to settle into.