Atmosphere Movers: A Professional Full-Service Moving Company based in New Orleans, LA

Depending on your home’s location within New Orleans, what new utility accounts you need to establish and which ones can be transferred, common steps for a new occupants may include:

• Find out what you need to set up. Your property might have a water pump or a septic system, for instance. Beyond the basics like water, gas, and electricity, you might want to consider other services such as pest extermination or lawn care.
• Ask the seller about expected/average amounts. That way, you’ll recognize a red flag if the amount is too high or too low. The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, in particular, has come under scrutiny for its meter-reading mistakes, unrecorded payments, and overbilling. We suggest that you carefully monitor these accounts.
• Make a list of providers in the area. Some will be limited to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans for water and sewage, and Entergy for electricity. Others — for home security alarms, phone, Internet, and TV — will have more than one option. The seller or your New Orleans Realtor might also be a good resource for recommendations.
• Pay your current utility bills and shut off service. Ideally, your new home will have all utilities turned on the day of your move, or a day or two prior, and your old home will have them turned off a day or two after your move date (allowing for moving delays and returns). Shutting off service also involves paying the balance and, where applicable, getting your deposit back or getting the last meter reading.