Summer Moving and You intend to move this summer, then? You are by no means alone. At this time of year, everyone is attempting to beat the heat, both literally and figuratively, as the trucks arrive and the boxes are brought out. Yes, it’s hot, crowded, and a little pricey, but really? Summer may be the simplest time to finish everything if you plan ahead and have a few tricks up your sleeve.
Start Early or Pay the Price
Booking for summer? Good luck with that. Everyone’s racing to secure the good movers, and guess what happens when you wait until the last minute? You end up with whoever shows up – if they show up at all. Eight weeks minimum, that’s your window. Any less and you’ll be scrolling through one-star reviews, wondering why you’re suddenly desperate for help.
Here are tips for moving by the smart ones:
- Get three quotes minimum (the cheapest usually has a reason for being cheap)
- Check their insurance and licensing – it’s not optional
- Read recent reviews, not just the five-star ones from 2019
- Companies like Butler’s Removals & Storage book their top crews by April
The thing is, everyone thinks they can wing it with summer moves. They can’t. The pros know exactly how many jobs they can handle in blazing heat, and they plan accordingly. Be part of their plan, not their problem.
Beat the Heat
So you think you’ll start moving at 10 AM like some kind of optimist? Think again. By then, the pavement’s already cooking and everyone’s miserable. Dawn is your friend – 6 AM feels early until you realise how much you accomplished before the rest of the world started sweating.
Your survival kit needs:
- Ice water (lots of it)
- Sports drinks for when water isn’t cutting it
- Breaks every hour – heat exhaustion doesn’t negotiate
- Breathable, light-colored apparel (don’t bother with fashion statements just yet)
Instead of dressing for a board meeting, the pros dress for a trip to the gym. A good cap, sweat-wicking shirts, and athletic shorts. You’ll still be acting like a human by noon, while everyone else appears to have been drenched in a pool. The jeans can wait for fall.
Protect Your Stuff
Your electronics are basically expensive toast if they sit in a hot truck all day. Laptops, gaming systems, TVs – they don’t appreciate being slow-cooked. Your air-conditioned car suddenly becomes the VIP transport for anything with a circuit board.
What goes wrong in the heat?
- Vinyl records turn into abstract art
- Candles become waxy puddles
- Medications lose their effectiveness
- Chocolate becomes… well, you know
Here’s the trick: cardboard boxes over plastic bins every time in summer. Plastic bins turn into little ovens, baking whatever’s inside. Mark your heat-sensitive boxes clearly so they go in last and come out first. Your stuff will thank you, and so will your insurance company when you don’t have to file a claim for melted belongings.
Kids and Pets Need Special Attention
Moving day chaos plus summer heat equals stressed-out family members. If you’ve got pets, line up someone to keep an eye on them for the day. The last thing you need is Fluffy slipping out the door and vanishing in a brand-new neighbourhood.
For the little ones, pack them a small survival kit: think snacks, games, maybe a spare change of clothes. And if they’re old enough, give them a few little “jobs” to do. It helps them feel part of the action instead of just getting underfoot. Pro tip: When the temperature reaches triple digits, popsicles are more effective than bribes.
If childcare is not an option, set aside a room with snacks and activities for the “kid zone.” Keep the door closed to keep small children out of the path of the movers and to keep everyone safer.
The Smart Money Move
Summer moving costs more – that’s just reality. But you can still save money by being flexible with your dates. Mid-month moves cost less than end-of-month ones. Weekday moves beat weekend prices. And if you can swing it, avoid the last week of August when everyone’s scrambling before school starts.
Your New Home Prep
Turn on the AC at your new place before moving day if you can. Walking into a cool house after hours of sweating makes everything better. Stock up on basics like toilet paper, paper towels, and easy meals – you won’t want to cook on your first night.
It is usually in the middle of summer that most people realise they need real-world, not just theoretical, relocation advice. You’ll be alright if you don’t overthink it and concentrate on the essentials.
Conclusions
Relocating in the summer need not be a hardship. It is indeed hot. Yes, it’s busy. Yes, it costs more. But it also means longer days, better weather, and the chance to get settled before fall activities kick in.
The secret is to collaborate with Butler’s Removals & Storage. They understand how to deal with summertime obstacles. When the time comes to move, a Cairns removalist team that specialises in summer furniture removals can make the difference between a seamless transfer and a steamy catastrophe.
