When you’re planning a move, there is sometimes a window of opportunity for moving, allowing for a move without being stuck moving during a particular season. Today we’re going to talk about some considerations to help a family choose the best time to move.

School

Many people move during the summer when school is out. For children, moving during the middle of the school year can be challenging as school curriculums differ, and children are tested to advance. 

If you’re a college student, you don’t have much choice about when to move, but good going on furthering your education!

Weather conditions

If you’re moving to a location where there is often snow on the ground or where they have a rainy season, you may choose to plan a move that will avoid these conditions if possible.  People moving north of Phoenix may find the traffic on certain holiday weekends can bottleneck the I-17 freeway for hours. It’s best to avoid those times.

Price spikes

During the summer, demand is higher, and prices are higher. The same is valid for weekends. Since moving is hot, dirty work, moving in the middle of summer can raise the electrical costs due to having the doors open to move household items out of the old home and into the new. 

Holidays

Holidays are problematic, both from the perspective of heavy travel and the emotional toll of being in a new place during the holidays. We already mentioned the traffic on the I-17 during the holidays. Still, the number of people on the roads during the Christmas holidays can be problematic. For those with pets, moving during a holiday such as the fourth of July when neighbors may be lighting fireworks can make moving more traumatic for the pet.

Work commitments

Some people have seasonal peaks in their employment demands, such as retail jobs during the Christmas holidays. People who are moving should consider their seasonal work peaks before planning a move, as having too many things going on at once can be inconvenient and stressful.

Collections

If you have many items that will require special handling, waiting for cooler temperatures will probably make a difference in the successful move of these items. 

You may want to wait until you’ve had time to have a few yard sales to eliminate unwanted items, as well, but these are not well attended in the Valley during the summer. Peak seasons are fall, winter, and early spring.

Right after bulk pickup is also a great time to move as it offers a chance to get rid of those big things which didn’t sell during the yard sale.

Each family has to decide the ideal time to move if they have the choice. We hope these considerations prove useful in helping you determine the perfect timing for your family.

All of these factors apply equally to business moves, whether it be timing a delivery, moving merchandise, or warehousing. For a more relaxing experience, leave the moving and delivery to us. We can help you plan and schedule the best move possible.

Miranda Delivery Service offers moving services across Arizona, interior design moving and storage, furniture delivery and assembly, and commercial storage. Call 480-389-5928 today!