While many homeowners choose to schedule their residential moves during less busy times of the year, some people cannot put their relocations on pause. If your move falls during a holiday season, you may be nervous about the challenges that come with it. Luckily, moving during the holidays is no different than any other time of year. In many cases, movers may be more available because fewer people require their services. However, there are some special considerations you'll need to make so that your relocation goes as smoothly as possible. Here are a few tips you can utilize.

Start Planning for Your Move Early On

This is undoubtedly the most important thing to do when making a holiday move. The holidays can be stressful by themselves and require lots of prior planning. Adding a relocation to this can only complicate things. By planning all of your moving details early on, you can help make the process easier. Start packing early so you don't have to sacrifice time spent with friends and family. You'll have much less to worry about as your moving day approaches.

Be sure to also let your long-distance movers know what your plans are well in advance. Many moving employees will be taking time off during the holidays, so it's important the company knows when you'll need their services so that they can be adequately staffed.

Set Aside a Long Distance Moving Budget

Holidays can get expensive because of gifts, parties, and travel. The worst thing would be for you to not have adequate funds to pay for moving services. Be sure that your moving help is paid for ahead of time by setting up a separate fund for it. Extra holiday expenses can always come after. In addition, hold off on big purchases until you're moved into your new home. Large items like TVs are only going to be a nuisance to transport and will cost you as well.

Enlist the Assistance of Friends and Family

If you normally host the holiday party, ask your friends or family if someone else would like to do it instead. Your home will likely be stripped down if you're planning on moving, and it would be a huge nuisance to accommodate a party. Your friends may also want to spend time with you during the holidays by helping you move. It's a great time to get an extra hand with packing.

Trust Your Local Movers to Help

If you need help with your Missouri holiday move, A. Frisella Moving & Storage Services is there for you. Our residential movers have been in business for over 100 years, proving ourselves to be one of the most reliable movers around. We're proud to be a Certified ProMover, as well as BBB accredited. A partner of Bekins Van Lines, we maintain a professional staff that always guarantees your home possessions will be delivered on time. Our services include:

  • Local and Cross-Country Household Moves
  • Corporate and Laboratory Commercial Relocation
  • Specialized Crating and Transportation
  • Short- and Long-Term Storage Solutions​

Contact us today for your free, no-obligation quote!