Summer feels like the obvious time to move. The kids are out of school, the days are long, and nobody’s hauling boxes through a January rainstorm in North Vancouver. But summer is also the busiest moving season in Vancouver — and if you’re not prepared, it can be the most stressful one too.
Here’s how to make your summer move smooth, cool, and stress free.
Book Early — Really Early
Summer is peak season for moving companies across the Lower Mainland. Brothers Moving fills up fast between May and September, so the moment you know your moving date, call us. Waiting until a few weeks out often means limited availability and zero flexibility on timing. Book at least four to six weeks in advance — you’ll have your pick of dates and a much calmer lead-up to moving day.
Start at the Crack of Dawn
Schedule your move to begin as early as possible — ideally before 9am. The heaviest lifting happens in the cool of the morning, and you’ll beat both the heat and the traffic on the Lougheed, the Ironworkers, and the Port Mann. By the time the afternoon sun hits its peak, most of the truck should already be loaded and on its way.
Keep Everyone Hydrated
Moving is hard physical work, and summer heat makes it harder. Have cold water and drinks ready for everyone — your family, your movers, anyone helping out. A cooler stocked with cold drinks and snacks on the front porch is one of the simplest things you can do to keep energy up and the move on schedule. Your movers will remember it.
Protect Heat-Sensitive Belongings
Heat builds up fast inside a moving truck — faster than you’d expect. Candles will melt and ruin whatever is packed beside them. Laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and other electronics don’t handle extreme heat well either. Anything sensitive to temperature should travel in an air-conditioned car, not the truck. Same goes for plants, vinyl records, artwork, and anything made of wax or resin.
Watch the Weather
Vancouver summers are mostly dry, but June in particular can be unpredictable. Check the forecast the night before and again on moving morning. Have tarps or plastic sheeting on hand just in case — a surprise shower while the truck is being loaded can ruin cardboard boxes fast.
Sort Out the Kids and Pets
Moving day is chaotic at the best of times. Add summer heat to the mix and it becomes a genuinely tough day for young children and animals. If you can arrange for kids or pets to spend the day with a friend or family member, everyone — including your moving crew — will have a smoother, safer, and faster experience.
Summer moves don’t have to be a sweaty, exhausting ordeal. Brothers Moving has been helping Vancouver families relocate since 2008, through every season and every kind of move. Call us at 604-720-0931 or get a free quote online today.