Moving guides / Settle in
Transferring utilities without a gap
When to call, what to ask, and how to avoid paying for two homes.
Schedule utilities about two to four weeks before you move, so the old home switches off the day after you leave and the new one is on the day you arrive.
Utilities to arrange
- Electricity and gas
- Water, sewer and trash (often through the city)
- Internet and phone
- Security system, if you have one
Tips
- Take photos of meter readings on move-out day
- Ask about deposits and how to get them back
- Ask the landlord or seller which providers serve the address
- Book internet installation early; it's often the slowest
General moving information, not legal advice. Rules differ for interstate and local moves. Home Swift Services isn't a mover or broker and takes no referral fees.