When is the busy season?
Beat the busy season with an off-season move.
Late spring, summer and the last days of each month are busy. An off-season move means fall, winter, or the middle of any month.
Reason 1: more choice of dates and times
With an off-season date, you have a better chance at the exact day you want and a morning start. Waterfront high-rises book the freight elevator in slots, and end-of-month slots go fast. Mid-month, there is more room.
Reason 2: a calmer moving day
Fewer moves means no wait behind another truck at the dock, no other sofa in the elevator, and a doorman with time for you. Cooler weather keeps the crew and your family fresh, and heat-sensitive goods like candles, vinyl records, wine and electronics out of a hot truck.
Reason 3: time to plan every step
An off-season date usually leaves room to plan: an unhurried estimate, time to sort and donate, time to book packing, and time to line up storage if your lease ends early.
What a fall move needs
Fall in New Jersey is a sweet spot: mild weather, kids back in school, buildings past the summer rush. Plan for rain, keep towels at the doors, and cover boxes that cross an open sidewalk. Wet leaves on steps are slippery, so sweep them the night before. From November on, daylight ends early, so ask for a morning start.
What a winter move needs
- Clear and salt steps, walkways and driveway the night before, at both homes.
- Lay mats and old towels at each entrance. Snow and salt come in with every trip.
- Start early. Daylight ends early in December and January.
- Carry plants and anything that must not freeze in your heated car.
- Have the heat and utilities on in the new home before moving day.
- Let TVs and computers warm to room temperature before turning them on, so condensation can dry.
If you must move in summer
Families with children in school often must move in summer. Book early and ask for a morning start. Keep the AC on at both homes, keep children and pets in a cool room, and carry medicines and candles in your own car.
Weekends and holidays
We move on weekends and holidays too, so a Saturday or holiday move fits around work. Check first: some buildings allow moves only on weekdays or in set hours. Ask management before you pick the date. See our high-rise moving page for the COI and elevator reservation.
If your date changes at short notice, ask about last-minute and same-day moves. We take them when a crew is free.
How to choose your date
- Compare the lease end and move-in dates.
- Ask both buildings for move hours and elevator rules.
- Pick two possible dates, one mid-month if you can.
- Reserve the elevator once the date is set.
Is an off-season move cheaper?
Each move gets a written estimate for its date. If your dates are flexible, ask us to estimate two and compare.
What if a storm is in the forecast?
Call us early. Confirm your building’s move hours, and clear and salt the walkways the night before.
Can I move on a Sunday or a holiday?
Yes. Check that your building allows moves on that day.
