Tips to move during a bad weather

While planning a move, don’t forget to check the weather reports. These reports can help you predict the weather in advance and you can prepare for the move accordingly. You can get an accurate idea about the weather a day or two before the moving day. If you are aware of adverse weather conditions like heavy rain then you can get your boots and other essentials ready.

Bad weather can be rain or snow that can damage the belongings even if they are packed. You can buy some durable and weather-resistant packing supplies. If you are packing yourself, you can purchase supplies like thick blankets, tarps, and plastic sheets for wrapping and protecting your belongings. You can save your electronics and documents by packing them in plastic containers instead of cardboard boxes.

These boxes and protective sheets are more durable and protect your belongings while moving in bad weather.

After packing and wrapping the boxes with various layers of packing sheets, your belongings are safe in the moving boxes. But there are chances that these sheets will break or tear while carrying and loading them on the moving truck. So, to prevent seepage in the moving boxes when they are on the moving truck you can take some protective measures-

• Check if the sheets are properly intact or not
• Cover your moving truck surface with plastic tarpaulin
• Don’t place cardboard boxes on a moist surface
• Reduce the distance between the truck and the house to minimize exposure to rain

Feeling easy and comfortable is also essential on the moving day. Different weather conditions can vary your clothing. In India, the bad weather is usually heavy rainfall and snow in hilly areas.

When it rains heavily, there will be humidity and it results in excessive sweating. Wearing heavy clothes may restrict your movement and slow down your actions. So, if it is expected to have rainfall, get your boots and raincoat ready. Wear rain boots to avoid slipping and wetting your feet. The same goes with the snowy weather, wear shoes that provide good traction and gloves to improve your grip. Wear warm clothes but not too tight that affect your mobility.

In any of the bad weather conditions, it is important to remember that your clothes will provide comfort and energy.

Most of the houses and buildings in India have narrow lanes. It is difficult to bring a moving truck to the main door of the building. Most moving companies bring moving equipment to carry boxes and heavy items to the moving truck. Sometimes there is a requirement for the shuttle to transport items from the house to the moving truck. On bad weather moving day, you need to reduce the distance between the house and the moving truck. This will simplify the movement and reduce the risk of physical damage to the moving crew. The best possible way is by bringing the boxes closest to the door and moving these boxes easily. All the essential moving equipment must be available in good condition.

Bad weather means bad traffic and a truck on the road will get stuck. As per the weather prediction if there will be rain or snow on the moving day, pick your moving route wisely. Select the routes that have less traffic and wide roads like highways and main roads. The traffic congestion on such routes is less as there will be no water lodging or snow. This will save time and fuel and your move can be completed within the timeline.

If you are driving to the new house by your car, then it is better to get it serviced before the move. Since there are chances of bad weather on the moving day, you cannot take risks. Get your car checked for oil, brakes, and more. If you are moving to a hilly area then the tires of the vehicle also require proper check and replacement.

A bag or box of essentials is a perfect box that will help you survive the first few days of your move. In this bag, you will add household and personal items that you might need on the moving day and a few days after moving into the new house. It will have clothes, medicines, toiletries, snacks, water bottles, a comforter, bedding, emergency light, and more. For a bad weather move, this will need some special supplies including-

Hot summer moving day

• Water bottles
• Sunscreen
• Glasses

Rainy day move

• Raincoats
• Rain boots
• Umbrellas
• Waterproof trash bags
• Towels
• Plastic wraps and bins
• Waterproof tarps

Snowy moving day

• Snow boots
• Gloves
• Winter hats
• Waterproof trash bags
• Plastic wraps and bins
• Waterproof tarps

These items are required for a bad weather moving day. You might need them after moving into the new house as well.

Your new house will be clean from floor to ceiling. The walls will be freshly painted and you do not want to ruin them with dirt. So, if you are moving into the new house on a bad weather day, prepare it in advance.

Cover the floors to prevent slipping and falling with old bedsheets or waste cardboard. This will allow the movers to walk freely even with wet shoes. The covered floor is safe for walking and there will be no risk of damage to the floor with the movement of heavy items and boxes. Special attention is to be paid when the floors are wooden as they will be badly damaged with the moisture.

If the boxes got wet during the unloading, unpack them as early as possible. The items in the wet boxes might get damaged by the water. Also, after unpacking either return the cardboard boxes to the mover or remove them from the house as they can be the source of contamination.

Moving on a bad weather can be more difficult even after detailed planning. You and your mover will put more energy and effort into making your move easy. Bad weather can take your whole day or more to complete the move, so it is better to take some breaks. Have some snacks and beverages to get energy.

If you are feeling that the bad weather can make your move more difficult, then you are not alone. Bad weather can complicate the easiest moves. But if you have a professional mover by your side, your move can never be difficult or daunting.

House Shifters connects you with top moving companies in PAN India. We will help you manage and organize the move considering all the worst-case scenarios. To hire an expert for your move, connect with us.