NEW RESIDENT MOVING GUIDE
Moving into
Golden Belt?
We have you covered.
“Historic Mill Lofts in Downtown Durham”
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.
Golden Belt — At a Glance
807 E Main 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 Golden Belt.
Signing day
Nothing to schedule. Golden Belt is as low-friction as moving gets. Pick a 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 or 20-ft truck at UHaul on S Roxboro St (1.8 mi).
3 days out
Set up Duke Energy and internet (AT&T Fiber recommended).
Move day
Pull the truck right into the surface lot. Wide hallways and high ceilings make moving loft furniture much easier than typical apartment buildings.
Day after
Return the truck. Golden Belt campus has studios, galleries, and a restaurant on-site — your new neighborhood starts right outside your door.
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 (1.8 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 Golden Belt
What you need to know that is specific to this building.
Historic mill building — converted lofts have wide hallways and high ceilings
Large surface lot is one of Durham's easiest truck-access situations
No COI, no elevator reservation — just show up
COST BREAKDOWN
What your move at Golden Belt 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 (1.8 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 Golden Belt
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 (recommended)
Spectrum
Schedule installation 1-2 weeks out — slots book up fast around month-end.
Included in rent
East Durham neighborhood quick guide
Coffee
Cocoa Cinnamon on N Guthrie Ave (0.9 mi) or Beyu Caffe on W Morgan St (1.1 mi)
Grocery
Kroger on Hillsborough Rd (2.2 mi) or Food Lion on N Roxboro St (1.5 mi)
Gym
Durham YMCA on E Parrish St (1.0 mi) or Planet Fitness on N Roxboro St (1.8 mi)
Pharmacy
CVS on N Roxboro St (1.3 mi)
Hardware
Ace Hardware on N Roxboro St (1.5 mi)
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you want to know about moving into Golden Belt
Ready to lock in your crew?
$5 holds your date. Background-checked crew. Pay after the move.
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Moving into Golden Belt?
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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