5 Essential Tips for Moving to a New Neighborhood

Published: November 01, 2021

Moving to a new neighborhood can be a step out of your comfort zone, but there are plenty of ways to make the whole process feel more comfortable. Regardless of your situation, here are 5 essential tips to follow when moving to a new neighborhood in order to have a smooth transition into your new home. 

Find a good neighborhood

You should always do a little research before making up your mind and pick an area that will be good for you and your family. Be sure to check out the housing prices, crime and safety, and time it’ll take for you to commute to your workplace. 

Transfer your utilities

As you move to a new place, you should also remember to transfer your household utility services like electricity, water, gas, and Internet. It’s a good idea to get in touch with your current providers around 3 weeks before moving out. 

Change your address

To ensure you continue to receive your mail without any interruption in service, you need to change your address with the United States Postal Service. You can do this easily online, in person at the post office, by mail, and by phone.

Hire some help

Depending on how much you need to move, it might be a good idea to get some professional help to make your move a little easier. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Lexington-Thomasville can help you with all of your moving needs and can even bring your belongings to your new place for you.

Get to know your neighbors

When you move to a new neighborhood, you’ll have new neighbors to meet as well! Your neighbors are a great source of local information and can help you tremendously as you learn how things work in your new location.

Remember, you can rely on UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Lexington-Thomasville to help you every step of the way when it comes to moving and portable storage. You don’t have to do it alone!

Moving to the Lexington and Thomasville area? Read on to find great attractions to get to know the area:

Childress Vineyards

Owned by famous NASCAR driver Richard Childress, this award-winning winery has a wide selection of reds, whites, sparkling and dessert wines. All wine is made onsite at the 72-acre vineyard. Come taste some amazing wine and get to know some fellow wine lovers!

The Big Chair

Known as the world’s largest chair, this local landmark in Thomasville is a large-scale replica of an armchair originally made Duncan Phyfe of Thomasville Furniture Industries. The area is known for its furniture history – come check out one of its most famous landmarks!

Boone’s Cave Park

This 120-acre property stands along the peaceful banks of the Yadkin River. With over six miles of hiking trails, and boating and fishing in the river, this is a great place to surround yourself with nature and discover local flora and fauna.