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Utility Transfer Numbers for Richmond Virginia

By Marcus Rice

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Equity First Realty VA BKR# 0225058489

December 14, 2015 01:32 AM

Here is list moving checklist for the move, you will find links and numbers at the bottom. Let me know if you need any other information. This came from a blog I wrote recently.

Utilities and Services For Your Move

There is a substantial moving checklist for any move, but its always good to be organized ahead of time before moving day. First, you need to prepare your house and your belongings before you move. The next step is to get all of your utilities and services transferred or in order in your new home. This is one of the most important parts of the move. The Marcus Rice Team want to make it as painless as possible.

My team put together some tips related to moving into your next home. Here they are:

1. Keep Track of Your Utility and Cable Bills

In the two months before your move, start keeping track of your bills. If they are emailed to you, make a folder in your email inbox and if they are mailed to you, start making a pile. This way, you will have all the phone numbers and account numbers on hand to transfer your utilities or cancel them before your move.

2. Set a Date for One Week Before

Set a date for two weeks before to cancel or transfer your utilities. In some cases, you will need to wait for the person vacating the place where you are moving to cancel their utilities so you don't want to start too soon. Block off an hour or two in your day and then start emailing, calling, or mailing to get in touch with the companies and get this part done.

4. Start Compiling Lists

You can use the lists below of utilities, services, and places to help you create lists of the places you'll need to know in your new home.

5. Know the Rules

There might be specific rules associated with moving into your new home and it is a good idea to do some research ahead of time. You might need to contact the Home Owners Association for move-in day. You can ask neighbors, the management company, or your realtor for help.

Here is a comprehensive list of the utilities, services and places to locate for your new home.

6. Utilities

Gas - Henrico County Utilities - Customer Service 1-804-501-4275, Chesterfield County Utilities - Customer Service 1-804-748-1271, Richmond City - Customer Service 1-804-646-7000
Electric - Dominion Virginia Power Customer Service - (1-866-366-4357)
Telephone - Comcast Customer Service - (1-800-934-6589), Verizon Customer Service 1-800-837-4966
Cable TV - Comcast Customer Service - (1-800-934-6589), Verizon Customer Service 1-800-837-4966
Internet - Comcast Customer Service - (1-800-934-6589), Verizon Customer Service 1-800-837-4966
Home Security - Comcast Customer Service - (1-800-934-6589), Verizon Customer Service 1-800-837-4966, ADT Customer Service 1-888-298-9274
Water - Henrico County Utilities - Customer Service 1-804-501-4275, Chesterfield County Utilities - Customer Service 1-804-748-1271, Richmond City - Customer Service 1-804-646-7000
Refuse - Ducks Disposal - Customer Service 1-804-639-4797, Virginia Waste Services - Customer Service 1-804-778-7900

7. Services

Insurance (homeowners, auto, etc.)
Bank
Car Licenses and Registration
Address Change with Post Office
Address Change sent to friends and family

8. Places

Emergency
Fire
Police
County Government
Post Office
Park District
Hospital
Animal Hospital
Library
Public Transportation
School District

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