How to Move to Northeast Massachusetts Efficiently in the Winter Months

Published: December 01, 2022

Many people believe that spring and summer moving is best, but sometimes other times of the year must be considered. If you have to move during winter, don’t despair!

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northeast Massachusetts is here to offer some practical tips to help your move efficiently during winter.

Make Your Schedule Flexible

Although winter may be aesthetically pleasing, it is one of the most difficult seasons to move because weather conditions are often unfavorable. Events such as hail storms and snowfall are more common, making moving physically demanding and dangerous.

A major issue people face during the winter is weather-related delays. If you can be flexible with your schedule and wait for the storm to pass before moving, it will help reduce stress levels and injuries.

Ensure All Pathways Are Clear

Moving is stressful enough. You don’t need any accidents compounding the matter. Keep a clear path from your house to the rental truck or portable container on sunny days, shovel snow, plus lay down salt on icy days. That way, everyone can focus on getting things done instead of preventing injuries.

Turn on Utilities Before Moving

Before you begin unpacking in your new house, make sure to double-check that all utilities are working. The last thing anyone wants is to be without heat or hot water on such an important day. Make sure the switch from the previous owner’s name over to yours is done well before moving day arrives so everything will go smoothly.

Don’t Move on Your Own

Last but not least, don’t try to transport all your things alone. The harsh road conditions are best left to professionals. That’s why you should use a moving service.

At UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northeast Massachusetts, we offer portable storage containers that we deliver and transport everywhere. You’ll never have to drive a bulky moving truck on winter roads. Moving doesn’t have to be all work and no play.