Checklist for Moving to Winston-Salem

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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

www.reservations.ryder.com

U-Haul Rent-a-Truck

www.U-Haul.com

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

www.att.com

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.