Top 5 Things People Forget When Moving to Edmonton

Moving is stressful. It can be hard to remember all the little details, especially without a plan. To help you with your move to Edmonton, here is our ranked list of the most common things people forget when moving:

5. The Weather 

When moving to Edmonton, many people forget to consider the weather when choosing their moving day. Depending on the time of year, Edmonton can have some pretty cold weather. During the spring and summer, Edmonton’s average climate is around 17℃  to 24℃. However, in the fall and winter, Edmonton’s average climate is 11℃ to as low as -35℃ with cold, dry air. 

Although it is best to avoid moving during heavy snowfall and rain, winter can be one of the best times to move. The off-season for most moving companies (including us) happens to be during the winter, as many people decide not to move. This is great news for you because that means that moving companies will offer lower rates, saving you money on your move to Edmonton.   

4. Changing Your Internet

One of the things that people forget is changing their internet service providers once they move to Edmonton. Forgetting to change your internet might leave you without wifi for a few days if technicians are busy. Living without wifi might delay your whole moving process, which can be pretty stressful when trying to settle in. 

To avoid delaying your move-in day, check out local Edmonton internet service providers like Telus, Teksavvy, and Oxio. Many internet service providers in Edmonton offer advanced booking, so that you can get your wifi installed near your moving day. If you would prefer to install it on your own, we recommend getting your router mailed to your old home prior to moving day. Packing your new wifi router in an essentials box guarantees that it can be setup right away. 

3. Managing Your Utilities 

When moving to Edmonton, it is easy to forget about utilities for your new home. Moving can get pretty chaotic, but you don’t want to be stuck with no electricity or water on move-in day. Many utility companies also require a move out day for your previous home, or else you might end up paying for utilities that you didn’t use (a financial nightmare). Plan ahead and check out some of the local utility companies in Edmonton. 

Many utility companies in Edmonton offer moving options, so that everything will be set up for move-in day. Some of the most common Edmonton utility companies include EPCOR and Atco. We recommend doing research about your new neighbourhood and which utility companies best serve your area. Remembering this small detail will help you be one step closer to enjoying your new home in Edmonton. 

2. Planning Transportation

Wrapped up about item transportation? You might forget about how YOU are getting to Edmonton. Researching transportation in Edmonton is crucial. Forgetting about transportation may delay your move. This reminder is especially important if you don’t have access to a personal vehicle. 

Edmonton city offers a variety of public transportation services. Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) provides bus transportation all across the city. Travelling a longer distance? Edmonton Transit Service also offers a light rail train for faster travel. If you are planning a long-distance move to Edmonton, consider checking out the VIA Rail train for cross-country travel. 

1. Changing Your Address

Last but not least, the most common thing that people forget when moving to Edmonton is changing their address. Whether it’s a mailing address or a child’s school, many people tend to forget about changing their address. It’s important to change your address so that all of your mail goes to your new home. It may seem like a small detail, but it can have some pretty big consequences if left unchanged!

Hopefully these reminders will help you prepare for your move to Edmonton. Need more moving tips? Check out our moving tips page, we have a variety of blogs to help you ease into your transition to Edmonton. Happy moving!  

Planning to move to Edmonton? Two Small Men with Big Hearts offers a variety of services for your local or long-distance move. We provide packing services to make your move go as smoothly as possible. Realizing you need more time to move and pack? We also provide storage solutions, so that you can rest assured knowing your belongings are in a safe place.

Contact us today about your move to Edmonton and ask about our free moving estimate.