The summer months are typically a time when some would suggest avoiding moving to or from Calgary, AB or elsewhere in Canada, it’s the peak season for all types of demographics, from families with children to military personnel. Still, we recognize that in many cases, people just don’t have the option to move at a specific time, and moving houses in the summer in Calgary is actually very common. So here are some helpful tips to make that summer move a little easier on you:

1. Move during the morning! If possible, schedule your move for early in the morning or in the evening time. As everyone knows, the hottest part of the day is the middle, and unfortunately that’s often an available time slot for movers (as most people are at work), so if you can, it’s beneficial to plan ahead and have your movers come as early as possible, you’ll avoid the heat and get the hard work done early!
2. Stay hydrated: it can be easier than one would think to become dehydrated in the summer months, especially considering the constant movement that sometimes comes along with packing and transporting your belongings. So this one is important, always take water breaks and spend some time in the shade in order to prevent feeling unwell and making this sometime stressful day even worse.
3. Be aware of what you’re moving. More items in the household are sensitive to heat than one would think, especially black items that specifically absorb heat. Make sure to protect makeup, food and electronics that could be damaged by being left out in the sun, there’s nothing worse than arriving at your new place and finding out that one of your valuable possessions is broken.
4. Be aware of your pets. Always be aware of your pet’s location, dogs can often become excited with the presence of unknown movers and the commotion of moving, make sure you know where he/she is at all time to prevent them from getting injured or lost. Also, remember that the summer heat can affect animals too, always leave your pet in a cool place with plenty of food and water!
5. Dress appropriately: This is a given for almost any Calgary moving situation, but with the added heat of the summer, its extra important to consider your comfort, wear flexible shorts, comfortable shoes and lightweight shirt, this will keep you on your feet longer. Also, be sure to wear clothes that you don’t want to ruin, whether we like it or not, moving can be both sweaty and dirty!
6. Have a yard sale. One advantage of the summer months is that you have an easy opportunity to get rid of that old junk you’ve been needlessly carrying around for years. A couple of weeks prior to your move, try and hold a yard sale to make that move a little less stressful. The best part? It’s free, plus it’s a sustainable way to dispose of your old possessions! Awesome!
7. Pack your toiletries – This might seem like an obvious one, but its important to have all your cleanliness items in one place when you move, no matter what time of day you move houses, when moving in the summer, you are going to be dirty at the end of the day. Prepare your toothbrush, body wash and shampoo beforehand, so that once the day is finally over, you can have a nice relaxing shower in your new place.

Although moving in the summer in Calgary can be particularly stressful, it helps to employ the services of qualified, dedicated professionals such as Viktoria Professional Movers Calgary. We go the extra mile all year long to make the process as painless and stress free as possible for our customers, just checkout our impeccable reviews. If you are planning to move during the summer months and need some help, we’re here.

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Viktoria Professional Movers Calgary is a professional moving company operating out of Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout Calgary AB and across Canada. Thanks to our country-wide network we are also able to service our clients’ long distance moving needs throughout Canada. By helping to educate our clients on topics that can help them plan and execute a successful move, we are fulfilling our directive of taking the stigma out of hiring professional residential movers in Calgary, and helping to make the moving process a stress free experience overall. To hear first-hand about our high quality moving services, please visit Homestars page where you can read reviews on our company submitted by many of our satisfied customers.

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