Back To School Moving

As summer winds down and families prepare for the start of another school year, it might seem surprising that the last weeks of the season are also one of the most popular times of the year for moving. If you’re considering a move before it’s time to start school again, whether you’re a parent or a student going away for college, it’s important to be aware of the fact that this is one of the busiest times to relocate.At 495 Movers, we’re dedicated to making the lives of our customers easier with specialized services for moving at any time of the year. From commercial moving to residential moving, storage services, and more—we’re your most trusted long-distance and local movers in the area. In this article, we’re sharing some of our best tips for back-to-school moving to help you make the most out of your next relocation. 

Moving Away to College: Navigating the Student Rush for Back-to-School Relocation

One of the biggest reasons for moving during the last weeks of the summer season is when students move away for college. Orchestrating a smooth relocation for kids going back to the dorms or other campus housing can be tough, but being prepared can help to ease the process. 

Here are some of our favorite tips for planning the move away from home:

• Get There Early: Moving into the dorms or other buildings will likely mean crowded elevators, hallways, and other issues to deal with—so choose the move-in time that’s best for you, but be sure to get there are early as possible.

• Talk it Out: Communicate with housemates and roommates before arriving to coordinate with them. Sometimes, roommates can make it a point to coordinate with each other on who is bringing what—which will streamline the number of items you need to pack up and take with you.

• Moving Lists: Create a moving list based on the school’s recommendations, the length of time the student will be living away from home, and the seasons of the year that the student will be away. 

• Professional Movers: As soon as you know which dates you’re moving in, coordinate with your moving company right away to begin planning your moving day. A qualified moving planner will have the knowledge and experience necessary to facilitate a smooth and easy process for you.

• Book Travel Plans: If your student is flying out, make sure to iron out those plans right away. Setting your travel plans in stone by making reservations is paramount in determining the rest of your relocation plans—and will likely help you save money, too.

Moving with Kids Before Classes Start

If you’re a family moving with kids over the summer, you are probably anxious to move before the start of the new school year. Moving before classes begin will make the change easier on your children, as it’s much less intimidating to start school on the same day as everyone else than it is to arrive later on in the year. 

As soon as you find out you’re moving, find out when school starts in your new city or town and how to register your children for a smooth transition on the first day—if possible. Moving in at least a couple of weeks before that date will give you the time you need to finish registering your kids, set up your home, and to get them mentally and physically ready for their first day at a new school. Sometimes, it’s not possible to make the transition coincide with the first day of school, and that’s okay too. You can make this easier on everyone by hiring professional movers to help ease you through the process so that you can focus on adjusting to the new changes—and getting your family prepared for a brand-new chapter in your lives together. 

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