Brampton, Ontario Utilities List
From BuildingHomes.ca
There are a number of utility companies to call before you move in. This way you can ensure that their services are there and in place on the day that you take occupancy.
Give each of them a call at least 3 weeks before your house closes.
Read through the details for each service on this page and use it as a checklist.
Details on this page are subject to change without notice.
Contents |
[edit] Bell Canada
Phone Number: 310-BELL (310-2355)
Website: www.bell.ca
Office Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Services: Land line telephone (Bell Canada), cellular phone (Bell Mobility), satellite TV (Bell ExpressVu), and high speed internet (Sympatico)
Land lines start off at $55. This provides you with a telephone number and service up to the grey demarcation point on the side of your house. If they need to connect from the demarcation point to the builders lines, then there is an additional $79.
But there is an alternative! I too connect up demarcation points and phone jacks for a price much less than Bell. See my information here.
Satellite TV is available as an alternative to regular TV cable. A small dish is placed on the exterior of your house and satellite receivers are placed inside your house. You will need one receiver per TV that you wish to use with this service. Note: There may be a limit on the number of receivers you can have per dish.
Sympatico high speed internet uses your Bell phone line to deliver a high speed internet connection to your house. You can still make telephone calls at the same time.
[edit] Enbridge
Phone Number: 1-888-492-5100 : Press 1 for English, Press 2 for new property
Website: www.cgc.enbridge.com
Office Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Services: Natural gas for your furnace and hot water heater.
Connection charge: $25
Deposit: Pay a security deposit or show good past payment history.
[edit] Rogers
Phone Number: 416-448-7374 : Follow the prompts.
Website: www.rogers.com
Office Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Services: Digital TV, home phone, cellular phone.
[edit] HydroOne
Phone Number: 905-840-6300 : Press 1 for Customer Accounts
Website: www.hydroone.com
Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Services: Electricity billed at market rates.
Connection charge: $30
Deposit: Pay a security deposit or show good past payment history.
[edit] Region of Peel
Phone Number: 905-791-8711 Ext 4630
Website: www.region.peel.on.ca
Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Services: Water and sewer.
Connection charge: ??
Deposit: ??
[edit] Canada Post Mail Redirection
Phone: 800-267-1177
Website: www.canadapost.ca
Office Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Services: Mail services, online bill payment.
If you need to get your mail forwarded from your previous address to your new address, you must contact Canada Post at least 3 weeks ahead of time.
The rate is $30 for the first 6 months.
You can use their online form at: http://www.canadapost.ca/tools/mmm/bin/gettingstarted.asp?lang=en or go to your local post office.
[edit] Ontario Government
Website: Service Ontario
Services: Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Health
You will need to update the address on your Drivers License and your Ontario Health Card.
You can do this very easily with one form online at their website.
