Moving To Winston-Salem? See Our Checklist of Storage Places, Utilities, Cable Companies, and More
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So you’re moving to Winston-Salem, in the heart of the North Carolina Triad? Let MyWinston-Salem.com be the first to put out the welcome mat. Here is a moving checklist of useful resources to help you get settled in. Let us know about your experience with any of these companies and services, and any others you would recommend, in the comments below to help out your future fellow Winston-Salemites!
Moving Companies and Rental Trucks
The most stressful part of a move is the packing, loading, transporting, and unloading of your items and the hope they all arrive in perfect condition. We feel that choosing a moving company is a monumental first step to a move, so we have provided you with a list of moving companies and some information about each to make your choice easier. See our article about moving companies servicing Winston-Salem.
Self-Storage
A-1 Self Storage
1- 5717 Country Cub Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
(336) 724-0925
2- 4700 Kester Mill Road
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 768-6664
3- 5456 University Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 744-0470
Fort Knox Self Storage
2550 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 785-9770
Jonestown Self Storage
692 Jonestown Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 760-0808
PODS Storage Rental
at U-Haul Moving & Storage
118 N Marshall St.
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 724-6951
Winston-Salem Utilities
Power
Duke Energy
1414 Doune St
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
(336) 725-9049
Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas
2300 Lowery St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(800) 752-7504
Oil
Quality Oil Company
1540 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
(336) 722-3441
Sanitation
Dial Citylink at: 311
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Water
Dial CityLink at (336)727-8000 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
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Residential Phone Service
AT&T
(866) 774-3125
Verizon Home Phone Service
Internet & Cable/Satellite TV Services
DIRECTV
Learn more and sign up on the DIRECTV website today. Or call to get started at (855) 692-6985. Since DIRECTV is now owned by AT&T, you can also discuss your internet needs to get a bundled deal.
DISH Network
Call (855) 357-2283 or visit a DISH Network’s authorized dealer’s website at Get DISH Network to get started with satellite TV today. They also may offer some internet services.
Spectrum (Formerly Time Warner Cable)
Our recommended provider is Spectrum. While they’re far from the best, we had a terrible personal experience with AT&T here.
1- 360 East Hanes Mill Road,
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
2- 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
AT&T
They now offer internet and is some areas even super fast Fiber internet so be sure to ask for more details. Some areas have AT&T U-verse while others have a more basic internet service via AT&T. Make sure you understand what you are signing up for before you finalize your contract so you don’t buy more than you need.
Home Security
Add a home security system to your home that is portable and doesn’t carry contracts or moving fees. Our choice: Frontpoint (833-491-3724). You can choose the components, type of monitoring and alerts, as well as smart home integration features (i.e. door locks, thermostat, camera, lighting, etc.).
Schools
See our guide on Forsyth County Schools to learn more about the school system and your educational options for your children.
Looking for a moving resource we haven’t listed? Let us know in the comments and we’ll get right on it!
