Moving to a new home is a big challenge for most families. There are many things to do before actually leaving your old house, and more things to do when you finally arrive at your new home address. There are also numerous decisions to make such as where to enroll your kids in the coming school year and so on. You will also need to secure connections to major utilities and services such as electricity, phone line, and water.
If you are transferring to a house with already active water and electricity lines, it is easier and faster to get connected. Most of the time, families who relocate would have to wait for at least three days before their power and water supplies become active and accessible. If you were able to talk to your real estate agent about these, then, the problem can be addressed in no time.
For home phones, providers are often contacted once new homeowners arrive at their new addresses. You cannot simply tell the provider to connect you right away if you still reside in a different location. It is ideal to check first if the new house has an existing or active line. From there you can make a decision on what to do next.
First is to determine if you need a phone line bundled with internet service. Nowadays, this is the norm since internet lines are also integrated with telephone lines, as long as the provider offers both services. Many families avail of this bundled service in order to save money and to prevent additional hassles.
Second is to find a company or service that can help you get connected to a phone and/or internet line. In case you have searched the web while you were still in your old address, it is best to call them for help. This company can help you get information about the home phone providers in your new area. Most of the time they can also help you arrange a schedule for connection in the soonest possible time.
Third is to determine if there are active phone and/or internet installations within the area to make it easier for you to get a subscription within days or less. Homes with active lines may have been disconnected when first homeowners leave. You can easily re-activate the installed line within two to days. For homes without active lines, you can request for a technician to check and install one. Usually it takes up to five working days for your phone line to be connected. And if you are relocating to a brand new home, it is imperative to ensure that the contractor has arranged for the needed infrastructure to be installed. If these are in place, it is easier for you get connected with all the required utilities for your new home.
The key is to be able to find help once you're there in your new home. You can do advance calls while still preparing to leave your old address since many companies providing utilities and services do not come around instantly.
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