Moving or shifting your house from one place to another is a prominent benchmark in your life. There is a lot of planning, preparation, and execution involved in a house relocation process. One of the biggest anxieties amongst people is to choose the time of their move. There are unending numbers of reasons why people prefer moving in the summers making it the peak season for relocation. But there are some equally valid reasons why you should consider moving during the non-peak season.
When is the non-peak season for moving to India?
In India, winter is the non-peak season for moving or house shifting. Mainly the period from November to February is marked as the non-peak season in this regard. Although 70% of the total financial turnover of the moving industry is generated during these months, the remaining share comes from the non-peak period.
Why should you consider moving during the non-peak season?
The non-peak moving season offers more advantages than you think. Let us take a look at the numerous benefits of moving during the slow months and find out how to ensure a smooth off-season relocation:
Lower moving costs
With most Indians moving in the summer, it is the busiest season for the moving industry – moving services are in high demand and, therefore, packers and movers charges are at their highest. On the contrary, the winter months are not the most preferred period for house shifting for people in general. With the summer winding down though, moving costs start going down as well so movers lower the prices to attract more customers. The demand for relocation services is less, thereby reducing the total house shifting costs. If you are planning to move, consider doing so in the non-peak season. Many moving companies offer discounts and special deals during the slow season, so your final moving costs may be up to 30% lower as compared to a peak season move. After all, who doesn’t want to save their hard-earned money?
Availability of dates
Most of the relocation activities take place in the winters and very few people prefer moving in the off-peak season. It is a generalized scenario that moving companies aren’t very busy during the months from November to February. Even the most reputable moving companies won’t be fully booked during that time of the year. This means that moving non-peak season will give you more potential moving dates to choose from and greater flexibility. You will be able to plan your move around your schedule and pick convenient pick-up and delivery dates. You will rest assured that your movers have the flexibility to adjust in case of unforeseen delays or changes. So if you are planning to relocate, the non-peak season is going to be handier.
Wide choice of movers
You have peace of mind when you know that your belongings are in good hands. We all want a reputed and reliable company to undertake our relocation procedure. Hence we prefer to choose the best packers and movers who would give us the lowest moving quotation or some add-on services. But what if our preferred companies are not available for our services? This is what happens if we think of house shifting in the summers. Due to the high demand, the best relocation services are already booked leaving us with a few incompetent companies.
So, if you choose to move off-season, you will have a wide choice of movers and will be able to pick the best moving services for you. They will be experienced and trustworthy professionals who offer quality service and can meet all your moving needs and preferences.
Assured quality services
With too many home relocations taking place in the summer, packers and movers are under a lot of pressure. There is a lot of work, schedules are tight, and exertions are bound to happen. All the workers in the moving companies are busy and tired and stressed and no one has a minute to spare.
Things are way more different in the non-peak season. The moving companies are not that swarmed up and the laborers have more time on their hands. On a moving day, they won’t be in a hurry to run to another house shifting job or too drained after a previous job. Hence they will be more careful and will handle your relocation in a safer and more efficient way. At the end of the day, you can get quality services at a reasonable price. What more can you ask for?
Authentic services
If you book relocation services in the summers, you will find most of the moving companies booked in advance and almost none of them are available on short notice. You may end up hiring a less reputable moving company and fall victim to moving scams. You may even get stuck with inexperienced movers as many moving companies are short of workers during the peak season and hire temporary laborers who don’t have any training or experience. The booming demand in the moving industry might make them compromise on the quality of the packing materials. Hence there are a lot of risks involved if you move during the busy summer season.
On the contrary, if you relocate during winters, it will be a much blissful experience for you. The moving consultants will have more time to consider your requirements, discuss your preferences, answer your questions, and work out a feasible deal with you. So moving in the non-peak season is beneficial for you because the movers will be able to focus solely on your relocation procedure.
Favorable weather
India is a tropical country. Even though the warm weather is one of the greatest advantages of moving in the summer, the warmth changes to blistering temperatures by noon. The scorching heat and humidity during the summers make moving an arduous task. The moving team feels sluggish and lacks energy while working. Sweat gets in the way and there are high chances of getting dehydrated.
In the winters, the air is clean and fresh as there is less humidity. The moving team is physically active when the sun isn’t harsh and it’s easier for them to carry heavy items and load a moving truck when the temperatures aren’t so high. There is no risk of getting any sunburns or dehydration. The entire house shifting process takes place efficiently and without any hassles.
Your Call After All
After reading the above-mentioned pointers, I am sure you got a better perspective about the advantages of moving during the non-peak season. Winter relocations are cost-efficient, authentic, quality-assured, and safe. Moreover, you will be able to pick a moving date that suits you best. So, if you have the luxury of choice regarding the period of your move, consider moving during the non-peak season. Just remember, cooler weather makes things so much cooler!
Author Bio:- Vishal
