When to Start Booking Utilities: A Moving Checklist 💡📞
Moving home isn’t just about packing boxes and hiring a removal company – you also need to sort out your utilities!
From electricity and gas to broadband and water, getting your utilities lined up before the big day is crucial to ensuring your new home is ready for you to settle in. Plus, we’ve got great news: Chris, our Associate Director partners with Utility Warehouse to help home movers get fantastic deals on their utilities, making the process even smoother.
1. Why You Shouldn’t Leave Utilities to the Last Minute 🕒⚡
It’s easy to overlook utilities when you're knee-deep in moving preparations, but if you leave it too late, you could be moving into a home without power, internet, or water! That’s why it’s important to start organising your utilities well in advance. It will save you a lot of stress, and ensures everything is set up and ready for your move-in date.
2. 6 Weeks Before Moving: Start Researching Providers 📅📋
Around 6 weeks before your move, start researching utility providers for your new home. If you’re staying with your current provider, check if they cover your new area. But moving is a great opportunity to shop around for better deals.
💡 Tip: Chris our Associate Director partners with Utility Warehouse, a company that offers bundled utility services including energy, broadband, home insurance and mobile. By working with them, home movers can often access exclusive deals and simplify the process by keeping all their services and bills under one roof.
3. 4 Weeks Before Moving: Contact Your Current Providers 📞🔌
At the 4-week mark, get in touch with your current utility providers to let them know you’re moving. They’ll need your moving date and new address. You can either transfer your services or cancel them depending on your needs. For broadband, keep in mind there can be delays with installation, so notify them early!
4. 2 Weeks Before Moving: Set Up Your New Utilities 💻📲
Two weeks before the move is the perfect time to start setting up utilities for your new home. Whether you’re sticking with your old providers or switching to new ones, make sure to confirm the start date for your services.
5. A Few Days Before Moving: Confirm Everything ✅📆
In the days leading up to your move, call your utility providers to double-check everything is on track. Make sure they have your correct move-in date, and ask for a copy of the contract or confirmation details. If you’re setting up internet, check if they’ll be sending any equipment, like a router, ahead of time.
6. On Moving Day: Final Checks 📝🚚
On the day you move, take final meter readings from your old home and submit them to your providers to close your account. Do the same at your new property when you arrive. This way, you won’t be charged for any usage before you moved in.
7. Settling Into Your New Home: Enjoy the Smooth Transition 🎉🏠
By organising your utilities early, you’ll avoid those frustrating post-move surprises like no heating, no internet, or unexpected bills.
Final Thoughts 💡📞
Sorting your utilities ahead of time can be one of the easiest ways to reduce stress during a move. With a little planning and the right help, you’ll be able to enjoy your new home with all your essentials already in place. Don’t forget to reach out to Chris in the office on 01476 856 356 if you’d like help setting up with Utility Warehouse – they’ve got fantastic offers that could save you time and money.