NEW RESIDENT MOVING GUIDE
Moving into
511 Liberty?
We have you covered.
“Modern downtown living in the Bull City.”
This guide walks you through your entire move-in — from lease signing to your first night settled. Undergrads handles the heavy lifting. Here is everything else.
511 Liberty — At a Glance
511 W Liberty St, Durham, NC 27701
Visit building websiteYOUR COMPLETE MOVE-IN PLAN
From lease signing to first night settled
This is the full picture — not just move day. Every step, in order, specific to 511 Liberty.
Signing day
No scheduling required. Durham's most flexible building. Pick your date and book the crew.
2 weeks out
Book your Undergrads crew. Lock in your date for $5.
1 week out
Reserve a 15-ft truck at UHaul on S Roxboro St (1.4 mi).
3 days out
Set up Duke Energy and internet (AT&T Fiber or Google Fiber recommended).
Move day
Use the surface lot behind the building — easiest truck access in Downtown Durham. No check-in required.
Day after
Return the truck. American Tobacco Campus is a 5-minute walk — great spot for lunch.
DIVISION OF LABOR
What Undergrads handles. What you handle.
We handle everything heavy. You handle the truck and the keys. That is the whole deal.
Undergrads handles
Loading every box, piece of furniture, and appliance
Furniture wrapping and padding
Elevator coordination
Showing up ready to work — no COI paperwork needed
Unloading at the destination
Furniture placement in your new unit
$1,000 damage protection on every move
You handle
Renting the truck — UHaul on S Roxboro St (1.4 mi)
Driving the truck from origin to destination
Notifying leasing of your move date
Packing your belongings into boxes
Setting up utilities: electric, internet, renter's insurance
Returning the truck by the rental deadline
Move day specifics for 511 Liberty
What you need to know that is specific to this building.
Very flexible — no COI, no scheduling, generous move hours
Surface lot behind the building is the easiest access point for the crew
Durham's most straightforward building to move into or out of
COST BREAKDOWN
What your move at 511 Liberty will cost
Undergrads labor estimate
Rate locked before we start. You pay after the move — not before. 4% processing fee on card payments.
Truck rental estimate (separate)
Studio/1BR: 10-ft truck · ~$40-80/day from U-Haul
2BR: 15-ft truck · ~$60-100/day from U-Haul
3BR+: 20-ft truck · ~$80-120/day from U-Haul
Nearest rental: UHaul on S Roxboro St (1.4 mi). We send you the exact size and a booking link with your confirmation.
YOUR MOVE-IN CHECKLIST
Check off as you go
Tap each item as you complete it. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Setting up utilities at 511 Liberty
Electricity
Duke Energy — call 800-452-2777 or duke-energy.com. Allow 3–5 business days.
Set up before move day so the lights are on when you arrive.
Internet
AT&T Fiber (available in area)
Spectrum
Google Fiber (check availability at this address)
Schedule installation 1-2 weeks out — slots book up fast around month-end.
Included in rent
Downtown neighborhood quick guide
Coffee
Beyu Caffe on W Morgan St (0.4 mi) or Joe Van Gogh on W Chapel Hill St (0.5 mi)
Grocery
Whole Foods on W Franklin St in Chapel Hill (4.5 mi) or Kroger on Hillsborough Rd (1.8 mi)
Gym
Durham YMCA on E Parrish St (0.6 mi) or Onelife Fitness on Hillsborough Rd (1.5 mi)
Pharmacy
CVS on W Chapel Hill St (0.3 mi)
Hardware
Ace Hardware on N Roxboro St (1.2 mi)
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you want to know about moving into 511 Liberty
Ready to lock in your crew?
$5 holds your date. Background-checked crew. Pay after the move.
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Moving into 511 Liberty?
Let's make it simple.
Background-checked crew. Flat rate locked upfront. $50 if we're late.
$5 holds your date. You pay after the move — not before. Call us if you would rather talk through the whole thing in 5 minutes.
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