Peak season moving —a.k.a. summer—is like trying to get concert tickets the day they go on sale. Everyone’s moving. Everyone’s booking trucks. Everyone thinks they’re ahead of the rush.
Spoiler: they’re not.
Between May and September, movers, storage units, and even cardboard boxes become hot commodities. But don’t worry—this isn’t your first rodeo. And if it is? We’ve got you.
Why Summer Is the Most Popular—and Risky—Time to Move
Several factors contribute to the summer months being the busiest for relocations:
- Favorable Weather: Clear skies and warm temperatures make for safer and more comfortable moves.
- School Breaks: Families prefer to move without disrupting their children's academic year.
- Real Estate Trends: The housing market often peaks in summer, with more listings and transactions.
- Lease Cycles: Many rental agreements conclude during these months, prompting tenants to relocate.
According to Canadian industry data, nearly 80% of residential and 65% of commercial moves happen between May and September, with July 1st being the busiest moving day of the year.
Tip 1: Book Early—Like, Really Early
Waiting too long is the biggest mistake people make when moving in peak season. Movers book up 4–8 weeks ahead, especially for weekends or month-ends. Lock in your date early to avoid scrambling—or paying surge pricing.
BBX Moving lets you secure your quote and date with no surprises.
Tip 2: Let Someone Else Handle the Packing
Yes, you can start packing early—room by room, clearly labeled. But if that still sounds like stress, outsource it. We partner with Vancouver In The Box (VITB), a local company that professionally packs homes so your move is smoother from the start.
We coordinate directly, so packing, prep, and moving work as one plan.
Tip 3: Be Flexible Where It Counts
If you can’t move on a Saturday at 10 a.m., don’t panic. Mid-week and mid-month slots are often easier to book. Being open to alternate times increases your chances of getting the crew you want.
Tip 4: Watch Out for Heat-Sensitive Items
Electronics. Plants. Food. These don’t mix well with a hot truck. Set aside temperature-sensitive items and transport them yourself—or speak with us about handling them with extra care.
Tip 5: Choose Smarter Boxes
Skip cardboard. BBX offers plastic moving box rentals that arrive clean, stack easily, and don’t fall apart if it rains. We deliver them to you ahead of the move and pick them up after. No tape. No panic.
Tip 6: Avoid Too-Good-to-Be-True Movers
Summer is prime time for no-shows and “bait-and-switch” pricing. Don’t risk it. BBX is fully insured and accredited. Every job comes with a clear estimate, trained staff, and dedicated project management.
Final Word: Peak Season Doesn’t Have to Mean Peak Stress
You don’t need to compete with the chaos. Planning early, choosing the right team, and using smart tools like VITB and plastic box rentals give you the upper hand.
Moving in peak season can be painless—you just need to do it right.
Book your summer move with BBX or ask us about professional packing through VITB.
No stress. No chaos. Just peace of mind.
client testimonial
"We recently used BBX for the second time. They are highly professional, efficient & the boxes, the dollys & the way they stack makes moving as easy as it can be! They were able to estimate how many boxes I need from a phone call, and surprisingly were super accurate, I ended up requesting about 4 extras boxes on my move date.
Our moving team was Gurpreet, Deep & Nav, they were all very kind, clean, efficient & overall great to work with. We've had a few moves & this one way by far the most seamless.
Thank you! Would recommend !"