The moving season is fast approaching and every year, it becomes a headache for thousands of Quebecers. To help Montrealers plan ahead, the city has provided some advice to make the operation easier.
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“Each year, 115,000 moves take place between June and July in Montreal. Because moving requires organization and a lot of things to manage, the City of Montreal gives you some tips,” the City said in a press release.
Whether you have used the services of a mover or not, it is important to plan your trips. Therefore, the City of Montreal suggests checking if there are any obstacles or works between the two destinations. To do this, it is possible to use the tool provided for this purpose on the city’s website. The Québec 511 site and the Waze application can also be useful for planning the route between the old and new addresses.
The City also reminded that certain boroughs require a permit to reserve a space to park the moving truck. It is therefore important to make the necessary checks and requests before the big day.
In addition to travel, it is also necessary to plan the arrangement of furniture in the new home, according to the advice sheet from the Consumer Protection Office. Don’t forget to reserve elevators if necessary and prepare the premises for the entry of large pieces of furniture, for example by removing doors from their frames and protecting the walls.
Planning is good, but it’s not everything. It is also important to ensure that the new accommodation is clean and safe. Therefore, smoke alarms must be checked to ensure that they are functional and that there are no bedbugs, because these can spread quickly, reminded the City of Montreal.
Please note that donation centers and ecocenters can take back items you no longer want free of charge.
