Moving Into Repo Flat, Re-Connecting Services?

[Zeemax_Mini]

I'm due to complete on my new flat on Friday, and I'm assuming all of the services (gas/electric anyway) have been disconnected (all appliances/sanitary ware have DO NOT USE tape etc). How do I go about getting the electricity/gas turned back on - do I have to just call the companies that used to provide these, or can I call any? Will they be able to instantly turn them on over the phone, or will they have to send an engineer?

Cheers!

Dom

[Tom_C76]

Phone can be switched back on at the exchange, often for free but sometimes with a reconnection fee depending how long the outgoing resident didn't pay.

All other services will need a visit, the electricity will probably have the main fuse missing for a start.

[Zeemax_Mini]

I'm not going to be connecting the phone, just the gas/electric - I was hoping it was just a case of letting them know my details and move in date! Cheers though, I guess I'll try and find out who the current suppliers are and give them a ring.

Dom

[Wings]

Call 08706081524 with your meter serial number together with your property's post code, and they should be able to tell you who were the last gas and electric suppliers.

[Zeemax_Mini]

Cheers Wings - if I get there and find that gas/electric can be turned back on within the property, I guess I can just call the existing providers to give them my new details and the meter readings. Guessing that would be too easy though!