The peak period in the moving industry is usually between June and August – that’s when the weather is nice, the days are long and the road conditions are favourable. While finding movers in winter, spring and fall is fairly easy, if you need movers in the summer, you will need a strategic approach – here are some tips:
- Start early – be prepared to be refused by several movers before you find one of the best moving companies in Denver that can accommodate your order. Start with a little online research to find moving companies in your area, then check their reputation on online review sites and narrow your list to the ones that seem reliable;
- Start calling movers – contact the companies on your list and schedule your move. Be prepared that you will need to make quite many phone calls;
- Be flexible about the date – try to determine a period that will suit you, rather than one specific day for your move. If the mover you are talking to is not available for the best day in the acceptable period, ask them to tell you when they are available and decide whether their availability fits into your moving schedule without ruining your plans in any way.
Gabriel Kierson
Founder and Owner at American Moving and Storage
Gabriel Kierson is the founder and owner of American Moving and Storage, a Boulder-based licensed carrier with 28 years of operation and more than 40,000 moves completed across Colorado and the country.
A Certified Moving Consultant, Certified ProMover, and Bekins senior-certified agent, he leads a company that maintains an annual claims rate under 1% and crew tenure averaging nearly seven years. He writes on residential and commercial moving, long-distance and mountain logistics, containerized storage, and specialty-item handling.