How to Move in Inclement Winter Weather

During the cold, winter season in Ohio, a question that we get frequently from clients is “how do you protect our stuff when it’s snowing out?” In the moving industry, there are certain precautions taken to protect clients’ household items when moving you during winter when weather isn’t cooperating.

Floor Preparation

Protecting the floors is one of the major concerns for every customer. When the crew enters the home to begin the move, they should immediately lay down a layer of floor protection in the entryway. As they progress through the home with the customer, they will create a path of floor protection for each room as well as cover the stairs with rug runners. 

This will prevent damage to the floors as well as reduce the risk of falling for you or your mover.

Moving with Care

As the furniture is being moved from the home and into the truck, the crew takes special care to pad wrap each piece completely before it leaves the home. These moving pads protect the furniture from any outside elements as well as protecting the furniture from any nicks or dings. 

Although this should be included with every local and long-distance move, it may be something you need to ask your mover before booking the job.

Watch the Weather

If the conditions seem to be too bad, it may be worth your time to try to reschedule. Moving can wait if it means keeping you, your movers, and your belongings safe. 

Since moving in winter can be a gamble, see if your moving company allows planning a back-up moving date. This will make sure that you don’t get stuck in a scheduling frenzy if the weather doesn’t hold out for your original moving day. In the best case scenario, it won’t be needed. In the worst, it will bring some relief. 

Moving in the winter months can be tricky, but you are more likely to get the date you want since it is not the busy moving season. As long as the conditions are not too severe, you’ll be in your new place in no time.

Ready to plan for your winter move? We’ll help you sort through all the details. Contact us today!