Although moving any time of the year can be stressful, Hercules Moving & Storage knows that summer moves come with a unique set of obstacles. Their knowledge comes from more than 30 years of experience providing residents in Greater Cincinnati with top-notch moving and storage services.

The movers at this local company are here to share three common mistakes to avoid this summer:

• Forgetting Summer Foot Traffic: With warm weather and longer days, more people spend time outdoors during summer. This increase in foot traffic could impact your moving schedule. During summer, kids play outside, and construction work continues late into the evening. To make areas safe for foot traffic, some roads might be closed to cars. To make sure you can get to your destination, plan alternate routes with the movers. These specialists should be familiar with the area and can suggest alternative routes to your destination.
• Choosing Basic Storage: When moving, sometimes you can’t take all of your belongings with you. If you plan to put items in storage, opt for storage facilities with climate controls. Basic storage units will not protect items like wood furniture, clothing, and documents from expanding or discoloring in hot and humid summer weather. Placing items in a climate-controlled storage unit will ensure they remain undamaged. Do research to find out what moving companies have climate-controlled storage facilities.
• Packing Items Incorrectly: You will work up quite a sweat when moving during summer. Items tightly packed in a hot moving truck can also start to sweat. If you plan on moving artwork made with paints or dyes, these substances can melt in balmy temperatures. To make sure your masterpieces don’t get ruined, pack paintings and other fragile items near the front of the moving truck where it’s cooler. If there isn’t room in the truck, ask the movers if they will store fragile items in the air-conditioned truck cab. 

Moving during summer can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be with help from Hercules Moving & Storage. Greater Cincinnati’s leading moving company has the equipment and experience needed to move your home or business down the street or across the state. They also provide customers with secure, climate-controlled storage units. For skilled office and home movers in Greater Cincinnati, call Hercules Moving & Storage at (513) 251-2593, or visit the company online to learn more about its moving services.