Anyone living in Canada knows that winter weather is unpredictable, bringing everything from sub-zero temperatures to heavy snow and ice storms. This blog discusses winter moving in Canada – how professional movers protect floors and furnishings.
Packing for winter moves
Electronics, glass, and fragile china need extra protection. If you are doing the packing, use packing paper and bubble wrap on these items, or use linens instead of bubble wrap. If the movers are packing, they will use extra packing paper for more protection.
Plastic bins are great for a winter move as they are waterproof. Ensure they are labelled and taped shut.
Driveway, walkway, stairs, and porch
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the driveway, walkway, porch, and stairs are free of snow and ice. Shovel, lay salt, and in extreme cold weather, lay sand at least an hour before the movers’ arrival.
Inside your home
The moving crew will put down floor runners from the entrance to all the main walking areas in your home, including staircases. This protects your floors and carpets as the movers cannot stop each time to take off and put back on their shoes.
The movers may also lay flattened cardboard in some areas, in addition to the floor runners.
Furniture protection
It’s important to keep the heat on in your home while the movers are loading and unloading. The entrance door will remain open, causing your home to lose heat quickly.
Help everyone stay warm – have plenty of hot drinks on hand, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Have a backup plan
Have a backup plan in case of a severe snow or ice storm. Plan to move either a day ahead of or a day after your scheduled move date. Communicate this to the mover when you book your move. Professional movers are experienced working in the winter months and will do everything possible to keep to your moving schedule.
For more information on winter moving in Canada, how professional movers protect floors and furnishings, contact Premiere Van Lines. With 10 locations across Canada, Premiere is a trusted agent for Atlas Van Lines and a certified member of the Canadian Association of Movers.