With kids out of school and optimal weather forecasted almost every day, summer is easily everyone's preferred season for moving houses. But household relocations can be large and sometimes daunting undertakings, depending on how much time you've allotted for the move and the amount of belongings making the journey with you. 

No one knows more about moving than Morgan Manhattan, the Tri-State Area's trusted residential moving company. We've been a family-owned New York business since 1851, and have completed countless relocations of all shapes and sizes. Below we've outlined our most important pieces of advice to ensure your summer move goes off without a hitch.

1. Start Planning Early

Like we said before, summer is everyone's favorite time to move. That means local moving companies will have full schedules, especially if you wait until the last minute to start calling around for estimates. We suggest booking a mover at least two to three months ahead of your move to ensure you aren't left without professional help come moving day. 

2. Declutter Ahead of Time

Another piece of advice for a seamless summer relocation is to downsize your belongings ahead of moving day, rather than waiting until you're moved into your new abode. Not only will decluttering in advance potentially result in a lower moving estimate, but it also gives you less to worry about on moving day. 

Go through your rooms one at a time and make different piles for items that don't need to make the journey with you. Some things you could do with these belongings include:

  • Donate to Secondhand Stores
  • Sell on Online Marketplaces
  • Leave a "Free" Box at the End of Your Driveway
  • Donate to Local Food Banks and Shelters

3. Don't Forget About Utilities

One aspect of moving that can slip people's minds is updating utility providers about the change of address. If your planning a local move, you may be able to use the same companies and just need to inform them about the relocation. In this case, we suggest giving your providers at least two weeks' notice.

If you're moving long-distance, you may need to utilize new utility companies, in which case you should inform your current providers at least a month ahead of time. Some providers require a 30-day notice, and you don't want to get stuck paying for an extra month because you waited until the last minute.

4. Consider the Temperature Outside

In most areas of the US, summer means hot temperatures and bright sunshine. Some household items, like electronics, artwork or medical supplies, are sensitive to heat, so you'll want to be mindful about how long they're sitting in a hot truck or outside under direct sunlight. You can invest in heat-sensitive packing supplies to ensure their safety on moving day, such as:

  • Thermal Blankets
  • Insulated Bags
  • Coolers
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Packing Peanuts
  • Foam Sheets

5. Make Arrangements for Kids and Pets

For most home relocations, moving day isn't the best time to have kids or pets running around underfoot. You'll most likely have heavy boxes stacked on top of each other, and objects that are typically out of reach, like cleaning chemicals or sharp utensils, laying out. Make other arrangements for young children or furry friends so that you can focus on packing and loading without worrying about their safety.

For a simplified home relocation in the Tri-State Area, you simply can't find a better moving company than Morgan Manhattan. Our flexible moving plans are designed to accommodate a wide variety of needs and preferences, so whatever will make your unique move easy and efficient, our experts can help. Get in touch with us today for more details, and we'll give you a free quote on our residential moving services.​