If you’re moving house or setting up a new home, it’s important to organise the correct gas and electricity connections. This article will help you understand the process, and how to get power turned on at your new address quickly and easily.

It’s also a good time to shop gas and electricity connection providers and find the best deal for your property and usage. Then once you’ve chosen a supplier, let them know you’re getting connected to avoid any delays.

Once you’ve organised a move in date for your new home, it’s a good idea to contact your distributor or network operator to make a request for gas and electricity connections. This will allow the company to assess whether the connection can be made as it is or if they need to carry out works at the site.

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Once the assessment is complete, the company will inform you of their quote for the cost of any necessary works and a timeline for the work to be completed. They’ll also advise of any charges they might apply. These are usually based on a number of factors, including whether the supply is high or low voltage, and if it is a new connection or a reconnection after more than three years. They will often be added to the marketing company’s electricity bill, and are regulated by the Ministry.