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Moving in Boston on September 1st

Moving in Boston on September 1st? Stress is Inevitable.

Every year, Boston finds itself facing a whirl of madness and frustration due to the chaos brought about by people moving on September 1st. The areas of Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge normally experience painstakingly dreadful days on this date.

With that in mind, you can use this guide if you’re one of those people who are moving to Boston on September 1st.

What Is The Moving Day in Boston?

Moving Day in Boston refers to a period, beginning September 1st when the leases on moat apartments and other rentals comes to end. This is also the day when you’ll see an influx of students coming in after Labor Day as they move into the city for the new semester. On this day, expect to see thousands of people navigating the winding roads of Boston as well as moving trucks loading and unloading people’s belongings.

How Can You Make the Moving Day Experience a Good One?

Just like moving to any other place and any other day, moving locally in Boston or driving a truck to Boston from another state on September 1st can be a challenge, especially since you’re doing it together with thousands of other people. However, by following the tips below, we can assure you that you can make your intrastate or interstate moving experience less awful and more exciting.

Plan as Early as Possible

The earlier you plan for your move, the better it is going to be for you. Because September 1st is a very popular day to move, moving companies get booked put several months earlier. So, if you’re planning to use Poseidon Moving Company, make sure to book a spot as soon as possible in order to secure a reservation. Not only it’s likely to be difficult to find a company to help you last minute, but they also usually come at a high price if you do it closer to the date.

Pack Smartly and Early

Getting your stuff packed and ready to go earlier before the moving day will make things so much easier for you. Box up your stuff and have them ready to be loaded into the moving truck. Make sure to pack fragile stuff like appliances securely.

Get Your Move-In Time Accurately

It’s important to double-check the actual time you are allowed to move into your new place before you book movers. Sometimes, move-in time might be different from the actual move-out time of the previous tenant. So, make sure to communicate with your landlord to avoid unnecessary delays and worse, expenses.

Reserve a Storage Space

If there is a day or two in between the move-out and move-in times, making a storage reservation might be necessary. Call us at Poseidon Moving Company to inquire about your storage option. We offer different storage options that are suitable for everyone’s needs.

Plan Your Parking

One of the most annoying things about living in Boston is probably the parking. This is never fun, especially if you need a parking space for a giant moving truck. You may call your new landlord for a recommendation or pre-book a parking permit for a space nearby your new place. Finding a parking spot in Boston may consume a lot of your time, so prepare for it.

Moving on September 1st can be an extremely challenging experience for many. Getting help from the professionals from Poseidon Moving Company will make it a much easier and less stressful moving experience. So, call us today at 617-470- 9950 and get your plans put on the schedule!

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“Non-allowable” is an industry term for hazardous items professional movers will not transport and are those generally considered explosive, flammable or corrosive.

Please do not ask our team to move living organisms such as plants, fish, pets…

Yes, but we are not liable for those items unless they’re properly reported item by item.

Let us know if you have items of extraordinary value and we’ll walk you through valuation options.

During move-out we can generally remove artwork, mounted TVs, and window ACs.

Additional cost applies on dismounting and mounting TV.

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If you are not fully packed/prepared for your move please let us know prior to your moving date and we’ll make sure our team has the necessary packing supplies to assist you.

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