NEW RESIDENT MOVING GUIDE
Moving into
Cortland Glenwood South?
We have you covered.
“A Glenwood South tower with a Publix on the ground floor.”
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.
Cortland Glenwood South — At a Glance
417 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27603
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 Cortland Glenwood South.
Signing day
Reserve your elevator slot. Contact your leasing office.
2 weeks out
Book your Undergrads crew. $5 locks your date — pay after the move.
1 week out
Reserve your moving truck. Recommended: 15-ft or 20-ft depending on unit size. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Downtown, 716 Capital Blvd (about half a mile).
3 days out
Set up your utilities: electric, internet, renter's insurance.
Move day
Truck parks: Residents park in a gated garage. W Peace St is a busy road, so ask the office where the truck should stage before move day rather than stopping in a travel lane.. Your crew handles all loading and unloading. You drive.
Day after
Return the truck. Unbox the essentials. You are home.
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
Certificate of Insurance (emailed to building upon request)
Unloading at the destination
Furniture placement in your new unit
$1,000 damage protection on every move
You handle
Renting the truck — U-Haul Moving & Storage of Downtown, 716 Capital Blvd (about half a mile)
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 Cortland Glenwood South
What you need to know that is specific to this building.
The building was called Peace Raleigh until Cortland bought it, so older directions may use that name
Publix is downstairs, with an elevator straight from the building, for first-night groceries
Ask the office whether the building needs a Certificate of Insurance (COI). If it does, Undergrads emails one to management at no extra cost
Move date snuck up on you? We run short-notice movers for Cortland Glenwood South with same-day and next-day crews.
COST BREAKDOWN
What your move at Cortland Glenwood South 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: U-Haul Moving & Storage of Downtown, 716 Capital Blvd (about half a mile). 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 Cortland Glenwood South
Electricity
Duke Energy: start service at duke-energy.com about a week before move day.
Set up before move day so the lights are on when you arrive.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you want to know about moving into Cortland Glenwood South
Ready to lock in your crew?
$5 holds your date. Background-checked crew. Pay after the move.
LOCK IN YOUR MOVE DATE
Moving into Cortland Glenwood South?
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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