How do I arrange utilities when moving house UK?

How do I arrange utilities when moving house UK?

Before you move home

1. Step 1 – notify your current energy supplier. …
2. Step 2 – take a meter reading on moving day. …
3. Step 1 – find out which energy company supplies your new home. …
4. Step 2 – give the existing energy supplier meter readings. …
5. Step 3 – check you are getting the best deal on your gas and electricity.

What should I do 3 weeks before moving house?

3 Weeks Before the Move

• Strategize your food situation: Use up food items that you don’t want to move. …
• Pets and plants: Make arrangements to get your animals and plants to your new home.
• Change your address: Complete a change of address form on the USPS website.

What things do you need to change when you move house?

• Royal Mail. Don’t forget to redirect your mail when you move house. …
• Insurance Companies. There will be a number of insurance companies you will need to contact after moving house. …
• Utility Providers. …
• The Electoral Roll. …
• Schools and Education. …
• The Local Authority. …
• GP and Other Healthcare. …
• The Bank.

Can I set up gas and electricity before I move in?

Before you move home you should: let your electricity and gas supplier know that you’re moving – you should give at least 48 hours’ notice.

When buying a house when do you arrange utilities?

You should arrange for the utilities to be working when you move in so contact your current provider – or search for a new one using a utility price comparison website – to get the cheapest deals. They will then have the bills sorted in your name from the date you move in.