If you’re about to move house, you probably have lists of essential tasks that must be done soon. Some have to be done before moving day, others on the big day, and others can’t be started until you have moved in. Purchasing homeowners insurance and arranging for utilities to be connected are among the tasks that have to be completed before moving day; with a little forethought now you can save yourself some time in the future.
Utilities such as gas, water, telephone and electricity are all vital to the smooth running of your new home. It’s very useful to have a file containing details on these essential services, and what better time to start compiling your file than when you’re contacting these service providers to arrange for connections? Start your file with information such as:
• contact numbers, account numbers and emergency contact details;
• notes of the times and dates of your communications, and what has been agreed such as the times supplies will be connected;
• details of any security deposits lodged, including details of amounts paid and receipt numbers.
As soon as practicable after you move in, take some time to find out where the supply input points are located for all of your essential utilities. Make a note of these locations in your file; include sketches or diagram if you think they might help you to find input points in an emergency.
When you’re moving house it’s easy to lose pieces of paper, so be sure that your essential utilities file information is contained in a solid notebook or folder that can’t easily be overlooked or mislaid. At the front of the file, have a summary page showing essential contact details and account numbers for utilities and your Huntington insurance, and keep the file in an accessible place so that it’s to hand if you need it in a hurry.