Summary: Moving in the summer requires extra planning, as it is the busiest moving season of the year and the heat can put extra strain on your belongings and the moving crew. Oomen adjusts its approach on hot days by starting early, creating a logical loading plan, and scheduling sufficient breaks, so that fragile items spend as little time as possible in the truck. You should focus on preparing for lighter tasks, such as labeling boxes and keeping walkways clear, and leave the heavy lifting to the moving team. It’s best to book your summer move 6 to 8 weeks in advance, as moving companies’ schedules fill up faster during the summer.
Moving in the summer requires extra planning, because it’s the busiest moving season of the year, and the heat can put extra strain on both your belongings and the moving crew. An experienced moving company like Oomen takes this into account right from the planning stage, with a logical loading plan, sufficient breaks, and the right protection for fragile items. This ensures that your moving day remains organized, safe, and free of unnecessary damage—even on the hottest day.
In this article, you’ll learn why summer calls for a different approach, what Oomen does differently on hot days, and how you can prepare for your move without unnecessary hard work.
Why does moving in the summer require extra planning?
Summer is traditionally the busiest moving season in the Netherlands. For many families, the school break is a logical time to move so that the children can start at their new school after the break. As a result, moving companies’ schedules fill up faster than in other seasons.
That’s why it’s best to book your summer move 6 to 8 weeks in advance, so you can be sure to get the date that works best for you. If you wait too long, you run the risk of having to reschedule your move or having fewer time options to choose from.
What does Oomen do when moving on hot days?
When temperatures are high, we adjust our schedule and work methods. Whenever possible, we start early in the day, before temperatures reach their peak, and schedule plenty of water breaks for the team.
We also load the moving truck according to a logical loading plan, so that heat-sensitive items spend as little time as possible in a closed truck: loaded last, unloaded first. Our team follows strict safety protocols, even in hot weather, to ensure that moving day remains under control from start to finish.
What can you prepare yourself without having to carry around unnecessary items?
There are many things you can do yourself to make moving day easier, without having to do any heavy lifting. Label your boxes in advance, empty and clean the refrigerator and freezer, and arrange for a parking spot or permit for the moving truck well in advance.
Keep walkways in and around the house clear of obstacles and have water ready for the moving crew. Keep children and pets in a quiet, cool place away from the hustle and bustle; this will prevent unnecessary stress for everyone during the most strenuous part of the move.
If you’re helping out, keep it light: make sure boxes are ready, walkways are clear, and there’s plenty of water available. In hot weather, it’s best to leave heavy lifting to experienced movers so that moving day remains safe and under control.
Which items are sensitive to heat?
Electronics, candles, cosmetics, and furniture with glued joints can be damaged by high temperatures inside a closed moving truck. Art, wine, and plants are also vulnerable to heat and direct sunlight.
Our team will load these items into the truck as quickly as possible by loading them last and unloading them first. If you have access to a car with air conditioning, that’s a good option for transporting the most delicate items yourself. Is there a gap between your old and new homes where you can’t immediately store your heat-sensitive items? If so, consider temporary, climate-controlled storage instead of a hot garage or shed.
Is a moving lift useful in hot weather?
Especially on higher floors, a moving elevator is especially valuable in the summer. It saves the team a lot of stair-climbing in the heat and speeds up loading and unloading, so items spend less time in the sun or in a hot truck.
Planning a summer move? Request a quote early
Want to move without any worries, even on the hottest day of the year? See what Oomen can do for your residential move , or read about how moving with Oomen works exactly. Request a no-obligation quote so you’ll know exactly where you stand in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a professional moving company adjusts its schedule and procedures to account for high temperatures, for example, by starting early and scheduling enough breaks. This ensures that the move proceeds safely and smoothly even in hot weather.
Whenever possible, we start early in the day, schedule water breaks for the team, and load heat-sensitive items into the truck last and unload them first.
You don’t have to. If you’d still like to help, please stick to light tasks such as setting out boxes and keeping pathways clear, and leave heavy lifting in hot weather to experienced movers.
Think of electronics, candles, cosmetics, art, wine, and furniture with glued joints. These items can be damaged by high temperatures inside a closed moving truck.
It’s best to book 6 to 8 weeks in advance, since summer is the busiest moving season of the year.
Yes, a moving elevator saves you from having to climb stairs in the heat and speeds up loading and unloading, which means your belongings are exposed to heat for a shorter time.
