The summer is the most popular time to plan a move, which is why moving in the fall is such a great idea! It’s a lot easier to get the help you need from a professional mover in the fall when their schedule clears up, and it’s a lot easier to find good deals on houses, apartments, and moving fees as soon as the weather starts to change.

However, that doesn’t mean that a fall move doesn’t come with its own unique set of challenges. If you’re planning on moving when the leaves begin to fall, make sure you follow these tips from Pickens Kane. With over 100 years of experience, you can bet our professional movers will provide you with invaluable advice!

Pack and Unpack for the Season

Packing boxes is time consuming and monotonous. It’s a lot easier to throw stuff into boxes quickly and just get it over with. That’s a bad idea in the fall. It’s important to keep fall and winter clothes at the ready, which means packing them in their own boxes and labeling them properly so they can be unpacked first at your new home.

It’s not just cool-weather clothes you need to be mindful of. You should also think about appliances and other seasonal items. Crockpots and tea kettles should be packed with accessibility in mind. You will also want to keep your Christmas stuff handy. It’s just right around the corner, after all!

Keep Things Clean

Fall is one of the messiest times of year to move. Not only might you have to contend with dirt and mud, but you also have to deal with all those leaves! You’ll want to keep a closer eye on keeping things clean when you move in the fall compared to other times of the year.

Putting down plastic can keep the carpets clean at your old place, so you can get your deposit back, but putting it on the floor at your new home can also prevent you from having to clean the carpets as soon as you move in.

You should always keep cleaning supplies handy, no matter what time of the year you’re moving, but in the fall, keeping the vacuum around is a must. It’s a quick and easy way to suck up any stray leaves or sticks that end up indoors.

Take Advantage of Storage

There are a lot of great relocation services to choose from when you’re planning a fall move, but the most essential service that is often overlooked is storage. Instead of worrying about your patio furniture and grill, have them stored until the spring. That way, you can focus on unpacking all the essential stuff now, and save some of that other stuff until you need it.

Hire Professional Movers to Help

One of the best pieces of advice when planning a move is to hire a Chicago moving company! At Pickens Kane, we can provide you with a moving plan that is tailored to the fall season, your specific needs, and any budget you have in mind. We can even provide you with a free estimate! Just give us a call, or fill out our online form, to learn more about how we can make your fall move a stress-free experience.