As part of our commitment to providing a seamless moving experience, we’ve devised a simple, day-by-day utility setup guide to help you transition smoothly into your new home.
First, here are the utilities:
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water/Sewer
- Trash/Recycling
- Internet/Cable/Satellite TV
- Home Security System
- Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees
- Garbage
Two Weeks Before Closing
- Day 14 – Identify Your Utilities: Compile a list of all the utilities your home uses, which could include electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, and security services.
- Day 13 – Research Providers in Your New Area: Determine which utility companies service your new home. If your current providers service the area, great! If not, you’ll need to research new ones.
- Day 12 – Check Your Current Contracts: Review the terms of your current utility contracts. If there are any early termination fees, you’ll want to know about them now.
- Day 11 – Notify Your Current Providers: Let your current utility providers know you’re moving. Schedule services at your old home to be disconnected the day after you move.
- Day 10 – Set Up New Utilities: If you need new providers, start setting up those utilities. Be prepared to pay any necessary deposits or connection fees.
- Day 9 – Confirm Disconnect/Connect Dates: Double-check with all your utility providers to confirm the dates services will be disconnected at your old home and connected at your new home.
- Day 8 – Take Utility Readings: If possible, take readings of utilities like water, gas, and electricity at your new home to ensure they’re functioning properly.
- Day 7 – Update Your Address: Update your address with all utility providers so that your final bills from your old home will reach you, and your new bills will be correctly addressed.
- Day 6 – Back-Up Plan: For utilities like internet and cable, have a backup plan ready in case the setup takes longer than expected.
- Day 5 – Final Checks: Do a final check to make sure everything is in order. Reconfirm all the dates and that the new address has been updated with all service providers.
- Day 4 – Utility Box Check: If possible, visit the new property and locate all utility boxes (electricity, gas, etc.). Make sure you know how to operate them in case of emergencies.
- Day 3 – Important Documents: Compile all important documents related to your utilities, including contracts, bills, and any written correspondence, and keep them handy.
- Day 2 – Relax: Moving can be stressful. Take a day to relax and gather your energy for the moving day.
- Day 1 – Moving Day: Keep a close eye on utility disconnections at your old home and connections at your new home. Check all utilities are working properly in the new house.
Following this Two-Week Utility Transfer Guide will ensure a smooth move, letting you focus on settling in and making your new house a home. Remember, the key to a stress-free move is in the planning. Happy moving!
