Winter in New Jersey has a way of dividing people. Some light up at the first flurries, while others count the days until spring. Either way, the snow arrives on its own schedule, and now and then that schedule lands right on the day you are set to relocate.
There is a bright side. Our towns are used to rough winters, and local crews plow and treat the roads quickly so travel stays reasonably safe after a storm. Still, shifting a whole household with snow on the ground adds a few wrinkles worth planning around. Below are the pointers our team leans on when the forecast turns white.
Shovel and salt every path
Whether the ground holds a light dusting or a full foot, every walkway, step, and stretch of driveway should be cleared and salted before the work starts. This is about keeping everyone upright, both the crew carrying cartons to the truck and anyone heading in and out of the house. Give yourself extra time that morning to open a wide, clean route from the door to the curb so nobody is inching across ice with a loaded box.
Stock up on old towels and sheets
A common gripe about winter moves is the mess that snow drags indoors. However careful people are, slush gets tracked across floors and pools in doorways. An easy fix is to lay worn towels and spare bed sheets along the main walking lanes, both inside and just outside the entrance. They soak up the wet, spare your floors, and shorten the cleanup later.
Build in room for delays
Winter moves rarely run exactly on schedule, so try not to let the hiccups rattle you. If a storm hits hard enough, rescheduling may be the wise call. That is why it helps to book your date a few weeks before you truly need to be out, leaving room if the weather forces a change. A fully loaded truck also creeps along on snowy roads, so patience pays off. Your move will get done.
Watch the cold and your fragile items
Falling snow usually brings falling temperatures, which matters for the safety of the drivers and everyone pitching in. It matters for your belongings too. Certain delicate pieces do not handle a deep chill well and can turn brittle enough to crack, so think twice before sending anything especially fragile out into freezing air. When in doubt, wrap those items in extra packing or hold them back for a milder day.
Ready to plan a smooth winter move? Reach out to our Fairfield team at 973-500-6003 or get in touch here, and we will take care of the rest.
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