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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!
Page Navigation
We’re going to give you a quick navigation menu so you can access portions of this page more quickly based on your immediate needs:
- Realtor
- Moving Companies
- Moving Truck Rentals
- Self Storage
- Utilities
- Residential Phone Service
- Internet and Cable/Satellite TV
- Home Security System Companies
- Schools
Find a House with a Local REALTOR
Ellen Dudley, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, CBR, REALTOR, Broker
Re/Max Preferred Properties
(336) 575-7249
www.buywinston-salem.com
Moving Companies
City Transfer & Storage (Atlas Van Lines)
2895 Ridgewood Park Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
(800) 476-9844
www.ctsmoves.com
Todd’s Easy Moves (agent for Wheaton Interstate Moving)
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 784-0786
www.toddseasymoves.com
Two Men & a Truck
3395 Union Grove
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
(336) 722-8844
www.twomenandatruck.com
Moving Truck Rentals
Budget Truck Rental
1- 550 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 734-2818
2- 4270 Patterson Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 767-4473
3- 3825 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 923-2180
Ryder
U-Haul Rent-a-Truck
118 N Marshall St (also PODS storage rental)
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 724-6951
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
www.cityofws.org/Departments/Sanitation
Water
Dial CityLink at (336)727-8000 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/ResidentialServices/Articles/NewService
Residential Phone Service
AT&T
(866) 774-3125
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
Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable)
www.spectrum.com |855-243-8892
1- 1410 Trade Mart Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
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: Simplisafe, available on Amazon. 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 earlier post about Forsyth County Schools to learn more about the school system and your educational options for your children.
