Utility information

Who do I need to advise that I have moved into a property?

Gas Company (if applicable)
Electricity Company
Fresh Water Company
Sewerage Company
Oil Company (if applicable)
Calor Gas Delivery Company (if applicable)
Local Council for Council Tax
Insurance Company
TV Licence – Contact Post Office

How do I change the utilities into my name?

As a tenant you will be responsible for the payment of utilities. You need to inform the appropriate companies that you have moved into the property and that you are now responsible for payment of the supply.

What do I need to tell them?

You will need to tell them the following:

The property address
Your name(s)
The tenancy start date
The meter reading if applicable

If applicable you can close the supply at your previous address at the same time.

You can call the numbers below to ascertain who supplies your property:

Gas: Meter Number Helpline - 0870 608 1524 www.britishgas.co.uk

Electricity: Regional Electricity Distribution - 0800 029 4285 www.edfenergy.com/movinghome

Once you have found the company who supply the property, you can then set up an account with them or change to your choice of supplier.

Oil or Bottled/Tank gas: You should set up an account with the companies you may wish to use. Oil and gas tanks must be re-filled at the end of the tenancy to the same level at the start of the tenancy. Photographic evidence of this should be detailed on your inventory. Oil and gas suppliers can be found in the local directory or internet search. Prices can differ so it may be worth shopping around. You should check the levels regularly as if your oil tank runs dry this can result in having to have the system flushed by a plumber which will be an additional expense.

Geoff Boorman – 01892 570932 (a local supplier) www.geoffboorman.co.uk