Student moves have their own rhythm. Leases start and end on fixed dates, roommates have to coordinate, and a lot of furniture is bought secondhand or headed to storage for the summer. Whether you are near NC State in Raleigh, Duke in Durham or UNC in Chapel Hill, a little planning saves money and stress.
Plan Around Your Lease Dates
Move-in and move-out dates near campus tend to cluster, which means everyone needs a truck or movers at the same time. Book help as soon as you know your dates, and check whether your old and new leases overlap by a day or two to give yourself breathing room.
Coordinate With Roommates Early
- Decide who is bringing the couch, TV, kitchen table and other shared items.
- Agree on how shared furniture will be split or sold at move-out.
- Share one moving date and split the cost of a crew if you are moving together.
Check Building and Campus Move Rules
Dorms and many apartment complexes have rules about move-in times, elevator reservations, parking and loading zones. Read them in advance and share them with your movers so the crew arrives at the right entrance at the right time.
Furnish Your Place Without a Truck
Students often buy furniture from Facebook Marketplace, consignment shops or big-box stores. Our furniture delivery service picks up single items or up to 6 pieces with 1 or 2 movers, so you do not need to borrow a truck for one couch.
Summer Storage and Move-Out
- If you are storing things for the summer, our moving labor crew can load and organize a storage unit for you.
- Plan what to do with furniture you will not keep. Sell early, donate clean items, and schedule junk removal for the rest.
- Leave time for move-out cleaning so you get your deposit back.
We help students and parents with dorm and apartment moves in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, without anyone having to rent and drive a truck.
Moving Near Your Campus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you move students into dorms and apartments?
Yes. We move dorm rooms and student apartments at the start and end of leases in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
Can you pick up furniture I bought for my new apartment?
Yes. We pick up from stores, Facebook Marketplace sellers and consignment shops and deliver to your apartment.
Can you move my things into a storage unit for the summer?
Yes. Our crew can load, unload and organize storage units, booked by the hour with a two-hour minimum.
Lease ending soon? request a free quote or call (919) 443-0850 to lock in your moving date.
