What To Consider When Moving During Fall

Most people try to move during summer and spring seasons while trying to avoid moving during winter due to the poor road conditions. But what about fall, you might ask. Fall is often characterized by rain and strong winds. And even though California stays mostly hot, the destination you’re moving out of Southern California to could have far more severe weather. So it’s best to be prepared so that your move goes off without a hitch. And here’s how:

Get an enclosed transport vehicle

One, make sure that you move using an enclosed transportation vehicle. An open pickup truck or hitch trailer will not do, even if you cover it meticulously using a tarp. Rain, mud, and moisture will still find a way inside if you move your household goods this way. Professional movers like us have enclosed hard body trucks that will protect your items from moisture damage even if they’re on the road for a few days as is mostly the case during a long distance move.

Wrap your furniture to keep away rain

In summer we wrap furniture to mostly keep away dirt and dust. In fall there’s no dust but there is mud, rain, and moisture. For this reason, all furniture should be well wrapped especially if they’re going to be on the road for a few days. Plastic wrap, blankets and cardboard boxes should not be spared here. The plastic keeps away water while the blankets absorb whatever little moisture that seeps through. Remember, you may be moving while it’s raining so every precaution must be taken.

Use desiccants to safeguard against moisture

Once your items are packed in the boxes, it is important to make sure that the low temperatures will not encourage moisture damage to your clothes, books, artwork and other vulnerable items. One of the best ways to do this is to use desiccants. These are easily available online or in local stores. Buy the right sized-ones depending on how large your boxes are and simply put a couple in each. The desiccants will absorb moisture inside your boxes and keep everything dry. This is especially important if you plan to store your items for a prolonged period.

Seek climate-controlled storage units

If you need to store your home or office furniture in fall, don’t just go for any storage unit you can find. Spend a little more for climate-controlled units. These are airtight and will safeguard your furniture against the rain and moisture outside. They’ll keep your items dry all through and discourage pests (as well as mold and rot). If you’re storing valuable documents, clothes, artwork or furniture then such units are critical.

Observe caution while hauling furniture over wet ground

Last but not least, make sure to observe caution when hauling furniture during the fall season. The ground is bound to get wet and the air windy. Under such conditions it is very easy to slip or fall. This can lead to moving-related injuries as well as damage to the property being handled. Professional movers such as those from GPS always wear gloves and shoes with good grip during such conditions for maximum safety.

Need out of state movers plying from San Diego, CA, to the rest of the US? GPS Moving & Storage is here to provide you with the solutions you need for a happy and successful fall move.

 

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