Choosing a Moving Date

Whatever the reason for your upcoming move to San Antonio, it's no question that you'll need some help. Once you've contacted our moving company in San Antonio, you get to work mapping out the move with our professional team. When it's time to choose a moving date, you might not think twice about it, however, this minute detail can have a huge impact on your move. Determining the date of your move affects both the cost and the efficiency of the move. Therefore, the San Antonio movers of All My Sons Moving & Storage offer a few tips when you're choosing a moving date.

Choosing the Time of Year to Move

When choosing a moving date, narrow down your preferences by thinking about it in the broad sense, the general time of year. According to Moving.org, almost 40 million Americans relocate every year, [1] and over 60% of those moves happen from May to September. The main reason for this annual trend is due to families with school-aged children, who prefer this time of the year to relocate so the move doesn't interfere with the school year. Thus, the demand for movers is high, which raises the cost to relocate, making this peak moving season. If you don't have school-aged children in your household, our San Antonio local movers recommend choosing a moving date during the first and last quarters of the year.

Choosing the Time of the Month to Move

After deciding what time of the year you're thinking of relocating, the next step is to narrow down what time of the month is best to move. When choosing a moving date within the month, our experienced movers recommend opting for a date in the middle of the month. The beginning and the end of a month are usually the busiest for moving companies since the first of the month is when most leases begin. Therefore, choose a moving date from the 10th to the 20th days of the month.

Choosing a Day of the Week to Move

If you have the luxury to move at any time, our San Antonio movers suggest choosing a moving date during the work week. Most people work a regular 9 to 5 and would rather not move on a weekday to avoid missing a day's pay. This drives up the demand for moving companies on the weekend, which also increases the cost. So, to cut down on cost and to have more time organizing your new home on the weekend, consider moving on a weekday. Keep in mind, however, it's important to consider the difference between a day's pay lost versus the money you'd save by choosing a weekday to move.

Affordable, Smooth Moving with Our Texas Movers

While planning your move to San Antonio, don't forget to include our reliable movers in your relocation plans. We have over twenty years of experience under our belt, so you can rely on our outstanding customer care and knowledge to safely move you into your new home. Why wait? Call 830-626-2100 today for your free, no-obligation quote!

Sources:

[1] Moving.org - The State of the American Mover: Stats and Facts