Why Should I book My Move Well in Advance?

For professional Northern Colorado movers, crunch time is usually in the summer, but no matter when you plan to relocate, booking months in advance will help your move go as smoothly as possible.

Moving is stressful and difficult, even if you hire professional movers. It’s always going to be stressful to take your life and set up somewhere else. Booking as far in advance as possible is one way to reduce some of the uncertainty and therefore some of the stress that inevitably besets all movers.

Why Professional Movers Suggest You Book Them Well in Advance

The key here is time and time management. There is a multitude of difficult decisions to make and puzzles to solve to get yourself and your belongings to your new home. Hiring professional movers helps in this process, but to successfully move your things to a new location and reduce stress, you’ll need to create a schedule with daily goals to help manage your time and get everything done. A crucial way to maintain that schedule and set yourself up for as much ease and success as possible on moving day is to book your movers far in advance, as soon as you can.

Clear Advantages of Booking Movers Well in Advance

Help yourself out as a customer by confirming your move date months ahead of time. Once you book, you’ve set a timeline. With the end date in sight, you’ll have an easier time scheduling your pre-move tasks back from there. You’ll have time to pack your things, make arrangements for special or fragile items, and check each item off your to-do list in good time before your move date.

By starting your research and booking process early, you’ll find a wider selection of moving companies, especially if you’re moving in the summer. The summer months are always the busiest time of year for moving companies. If you start your move planning in the winter, you’ll find more times available to help you move, and some companies even reward proactive customers with discounts.

Many customers also find that professional movers are more prepared for your job if it’s booked far in advance. They know exactly what to expect because they’ve had time to learn about your situation. Moving day always goes much smoother if the movers know what they’re dealing with ahead of time.

Just How Far in Advance Should I Book?

The short answer, as you now know, is as soon as you know you’re moving. But the minimum recommended advance booking time differs depending on how far you’re moving and whether you’re moving in the busy season (summer).

For any summer move, you should book at least two months before your move date. If you’re moving within the same city, you can get away with one month, but understand that you won’t have as much selection of moving companies. In the off-season, schedules are more relaxed, and you can usually book about a month in advance for in-city moves.

For interstate moves or moves outside your city but within your state, you’ll want to book at least 10 weeks in advance. Again, you can be more relaxed about booking in advance if you plan on moving in the off-season. For moves out of state or out of the country in the summer, you’ll need to book your movers at least 12 weeks ahead of time. 

For more moving tips from experienced movers, contact Mountain Moving today.