NEW RESIDENT MOVING GUIDE
Moving into
The Southmore?
We have you covered.
“Rooftop-pool high-rise in the Museum District.”
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.
The Southmore — At a Glance
5280 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
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 The Southmore.
Signing day
Call the leasing office to reserve your freight-elevator or loading-dock window. Weekday slots fill 1–2 weeks out.
2 weeks out
Book your Undergrads crew and lock your date for $5.
1 week out
Reserve your truck. For a 1BR a 15-ft truck works; for 2BR+ go 20-ft. U-Haul on Almeda Rd (~1.5 mi).
3 days out
Set up electricity and internet — both can take 3–5 business days.
Move day
Truck parks in the loading zone; the crew meets you at the freight-elevator entrance. Have your COI confirmation ready.
Day after
Return the truck by 10am, set up your space, and confirm your elevator reservation has closed out.
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
Freight elevator coordination and loading
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 on Almeda Rd (~1.5 mi)
Driving the truck from origin to destination
Scheduling the freight elevator: Call the leasing office at least 48 hours in advance to reserve the freight elevator. Weekday windows fill first mid-month.
Packing your belongings into boxes
Setting up utilities: electric, internet, renter's insurance
Returning the truck by the rental deadline
Move day specifics for The Southmore
What you need to know that is specific to this building.
Reserve the freight elevator with management 48 hours ahead — The Southmore is a 24-story building and slots fill fast mid-month.
COI required — Undergrads provides it at no extra cost.
Start early to beat the Houston afternoon heat; the crew stages carts at the Caroline St entrance to shorten the carry.
COST BREAKDOWN
What your move at The Southmore 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 on Almeda Rd (~1.5 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 The Southmore
Electricity
Houston is a deregulated electricity market — pick a Retail Electric Provider at powertochoose.org; CenterPoint Energy runs the lines and delivery. Sign up 3–5 business days before move day.
Set up before move day so the lights are on when you arrive.
Internet
Xfinity (Comcast)
AT&T Fiber (available on most Midtown and Museum District floors)
Schedule installation 1-2 weeks out — slots book up fast around month-end.
Included in rent
Museum District neighborhood quick guide
Coffee
Salento or Inversion Coffee House on Montrose Blvd (~1.5 mi)
Grocery
H-E-B on Buffalo Speedway (~2 mi) or Whole Foods on Waugh Dr (~3 mi)
Gym
On-site fitness plus the YMCA on Pierce St and studios in the Museum District
Pharmacy
CVS on Almeda Rd (~1 mi)
Hardware
The Home Depot on S Main St (~2.5 mi)
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you want to know about moving into The Southmore
Ready to lock in your crew?
$5 holds your date. Background-checked crew. Pay after the move. COI included free.
LOCK IN YOUR MOVE DATE
Moving into The Southmore?
Let's make it simple.
Background-checked crew. Flat rate locked upfront. COI sent to building upon request. $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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