I transfer all utility services over to my name on the same day or the following day.
Transferring water and lights account.
Some companies will make the change there and then while others will send you a change of account holder information form.
Important to dos on your moving checklist should also include.
Painting cleaning touching up etc.
Estimate for water and sewage charges.
Just send us the following and we ll compete the applications and deliver proof of the changes.
You will want to be sure your utilities are set up at your new home so you can turn on the lights cook a hot meal and go online when you arrive.
It s common for landlords to include the cost of water and sewage in your rent.
Whether your account is with city of joburg joburg water city power or eskom don t q can help.
Moving to a new city town state or country means setting up utilities in another area where your current suppliers may not provide service if this is the case setting up utilities can take a bit of time and juggling to ensure that your lights heat and other services are still functioning while you re packing up your old home and are running when you arrive and settle into your new space.
Plan transferring utilities ahead of time.
In these cases the services will be registered to the owner or property manager and you won t have to worry about them.
Just call the utility company and explain the situation.
Schedule movers a few months before your move start researching moving companies in the area.
Besides transferring and setting up your utilities there are plenty of other tasks to complete prior to moving.
Jot down their phone numbers and your account numbers with each to make life easier when you call to transfer your utilities.
Fill this out and return it with a copy of your marriage certificate divorce decree or court order authorizing the name change.
Enquiry of account balance and payment history.
Set up water and sewer service through the city or county.
Enquiry of latest bill and bill summary.
During the interim i usually have to do some light maintenance e g.
On the day the new tenants are due to move in i take any necessary meter readings with them.
Application for taking up of water account.
Tv internet find your provider here waste removal.
Update personal particulars and application for e bill.
Transferring utilities requires a bit of advance planning but with these tips in mind you ll be ready to flip the switch with ease.
We can change both the water and electricity accounts without your having to leave your desk.
A copy of the attorney s letter confirming transfer.
Input self meter reading.