Have you set-up utilities for your new home yet?

Setting up utilities can be a real hassle, especially when you are in the middle of purchasing a new home or moving to a new property. This only becomes more complicated if you are moving to a different county, state or across the country.
Here are some insights that we've learned while activating utilities and home service for thousands of homeowners across the country about why we should schedule your utilities early and why it is so important to adhere to that timeline.
One of the biggest questions we are asked when setting up utilities for our customer is: why do we need to set up the services so far in advance? There are several reasons why you should set-up services at least 5 days in advance.
  1. You will need services when you move into your new home, the seller might shut-off services on their move date (even though this is not recommended, it happens often).
  2. If the service is turned off, you will typically incur reconnection and/or additional service fees.
  3. It could take up to 5 days for a request to be processed.
  4. Most utility companies do not work weekends, so if you are closing late on a Friday you might not be able to request service until Monday, which could cause other issues during your move.
  5. In hot or cold temperatures you could end up with mold or broken pipes and water damage to your new home.
  6. By scheduling early we can coordinate installations that require you to be present in the same time-frame.

Waiting 'til closing day to put a service request for any of the services, you might not be able to get a quick turnaround.  Another issue with a last minute request is that you might need to pay an additional deposit that you haven't budgeted for. 


We know that purchasing a home and moving are stressful enough.  That is why Utility Helpers is here to help you through this process.  We research all the providers for utilities and home services for your home and help you set everything up in a 15 minute call... And our service is always FREE if you were referred by a real estate professional in our network.
Contact us at (813) 291-3600 or orders@utilityhelpers.com

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