By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
First, a mention regarding hurricanes. A hurricane can be described as humongous storm, accompanied by powerful wind gusts and lightning possibilities. At the moment, there are a few churnings through the waters in the southern United States which range between minor annoyances to cataclysmic and can impact a large amount of the country. In case your move is planned for a time or place that coincides with the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane, delay it. A professional moving company won't risk their people and equipment, but if you're the DIY kind just reschedule. Forecasting nowadays is advanced enough that you're tuned in to imminent storms weeks out, so schedule properly.
Here is how to manage your move to Colorado Springs in the course of terrible winter weather conditions.
Prepare Your Residences
First, be sure that your homes are ready. The power and water needs to be on at your new house, so you can get ready for the move-in if your new house is inside the route of the weather. Talk to your real estate professional to check that there is a water faucet on somewhere to prevent the pipes from freezing, and that also the thermostat is set to not less than 55 degrees--no one would like to get home to find a ruptured pipe. In case you are moving long distance, employ someone to clear the driveway and salt the walkways in order to get into the home safely. For a local move in Colorado Springs, send a teen or your usual snow removal contact over to carry out the shoveling when your old home is completed.
Protect the entry with old blankets or bathroom towels to keep the slipperiness of tile or wooden floors to a minimum in addition to reduce dirt, salt, and snow tracking in the house.
Professional movers in Colorado Springs know how to pack and prep your belongings so that they are not destroyed in bad weather. You should expect to see plenty of moving blankets and shrink wrap. Quite a few delicate things--art, china, or electronics--are susceptible to temperature, therefore if you have packed these things yourself ask the movers to ensure that those things are correctly protected against the winter weather.
Check with the movers to ensure that there are no leaking areas in the moving van--it's a tiny risk but one that everyone wishes to avoid.
Prepare Yourself
It will likely be a lengthy, and admittedly, a miserable day should you be moving in the rain or snow. Find your camping gear--waterproof boots, tarps, extra socks, ponchos, and rain jackets--or your snow stuff--ski pants, mittens, hats, and hand warmers--and include some dry clothes on hand for the drive. It is important that you layer--as you commence moving you will get hot and you do not want to overheat.
Prepare Your Cars
Should you be driving to the new house, get your vehicles serviced prior to moving day. A whole tank of gas is a given, but have your mechanic to examine the tires and beneath the hood prior to going. Indeed, you have AAA, but you should not think you are going to be the only vehicle in distress on that day.
Prepare another route to your new residence--if secondary roadways are the best option on a clear and dry day, the same will not necessarily be accurate during a winter storm. Stick to major streets--interstates and main highways--since you can be sure those will be cleared and salted frequently to avoid ice buildup.
Prepare to Stop
What is important to arrange for is the possibility that your move to Colorado Springs may stop midway-if circumstances worsen until it is not safe to drive. Go ahead and make lodging reservations for a night or two at home as well as in route the instant you get the nasty forecast (remember to incorporate your household pets); it's possible to cancel if you need to.
There are lots of obvious benefits to working with a professional moving company, but it's the intangibles that matter most. When you use seasoned pros, they are able to lead your move to Colorado Springs through undesirable weather conditions with expertise and care.
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