Oakville, 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.
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[edit] Oakville Hydro
Phone: 905-825-9400
Website: [1]
Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm : Ask to set up a new account
Services: Electricy and water
Oakville Hydro provides both electricity and water for your home. They bill monthly based on the market rates.
You can sign up online at http://www.oakvillehydro.com/ohedi_newcustomers_howtoapply.asp
[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] Union Gas
Phone Number: 1-888-774-3111 : Press 2 For All Other Inquiries, then press 2 to report a move.
Website: http://www.uniongas.com/
Office Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Services: Natural gas for your furnace and water heater. Billing either at current market rates, or on equalized billing.
Connection charge: $35
Deposit: This depends on what plan you sign up for. There are equalized billing plans and pre-authorized payment plans. When you talk to the sales person they can explain what might be best for you. If your have a history with Union Gas they may waive the deposit charges, otherwise $250 will be on your first bill and credited back to your account after 1 year of service.
[edit] Cogeco Cable
Phone: 1-800-267-9000
Website: Cogeco
Office Hours: 24 hours
Services: Analogue cable TV, digital cable TV, high speed internet on cable, VOIP telephone service.
Connection Charge: Depends on which package your select
Cogeco is constantly changing the bundles they offer home owners. They offer a wide selection of services and they all fit through the one cable that runs into your house. Consult their website for details and then call one of their representatives on the phone to set up your account. (Disclosure, PHAND Corporation which hosts this website runs on Cogecos Commercial Cable Internet)
[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.
