Same-Day Connections For Moving House Electricity And Gas In A Rush!

If you have talked to a Move-In Connect expert recently, you have probably been told to start planning your move 4 weeks in advance. Not only does this give you plenty of time to weigh up your options by thoroughly comparing electricity plans, but it also means you can give your new retailer the required three to five business days’ notice to avoid paying additional charges.
This page will explain what a same-day connection is, and more importantly, how to avoid it.

 What is a same-day connection?

A same-day, or urgent, connection occurs when a property needs power switching on immediately. For standard connections, the distributor requires three to five business days’ notice, but there are a variety of situations that can arise that cause the notice period to be missed and an urgent moving utilities service is required.

Sometimes, it can be as simple as forgetting to give notice to your new provider when you are moving home electricity. It is your retailer’s responsibility to notify the distributor that you are moving an electricity connection, so in rarer circumstances, it may be the fault of the retailer if they have not communicated with the distributor. 

Urgent connections can also be required if there has been physical work required before the power supply is complete, such as new poles and lines, that have run over schedule.

How do I avoid a same-day connection fee?

The best way you can avoid fees is to plan ahead and make sure you choose your new electricity provider more than five business days before your move (remember to count public holidays and weekends). By letting your retailer know in time, they can book a standard connection with the distributor.

Read more about standard times for moving house gas and electricity here: How long does it take to connect electricity to my new home?

Who do I call to arrange a same-day new electricity connection?

Although it is your distributor that will need to perform the work, your point of contact is your retailer, who will liaise with the distributor to connect electricity and gas to your property.

The easiest way to arrange a new property electricity and gas supply is to give Move-In Connect a call on 1300 786 045 and let us do all the hard work for you. Be sure to let us know that you need a same-day connection so we can jump into action.

Alternatively, most power suppliers have specific points of contact for urgent and same-day connections. Take a look at the table below to find your retailer.

Retailer charges

Even though it is the distributor that charges for an urgent connection, you will have to pay your retailer, who will pass on the charge. Each retailer charges a different amount for same-day connections for moving your house’s electricity.

The cost of an urgent connection depends on where you live, your retailer and if it is out of hours, a weekend or a public holiday. The fee can be up to $400.

Read more about retailers’ fees here: Fees to connect electricity and gas when you move. 

Special connections

Some new property electricity and gas connections may require additional work, which means they cannot be connected on the same day. If this applies to you, you need to make sure that you give your retailer sufficient notice or you will have no choice but to move in with no power.

Special connections include homes that need new power poles or powerlines for electricity to reach the property, or a new meter installed.

There may be charges for these services so you should check with your retailer before work begins to avoid any unpleasant surprises. The cost of these works is set by the distributor, so prices will vary depending on where you live.

Next steps

If you are moving house electricity, give Move-In Connect a call about 4 weeks before you move. This allows plenty of time for the important stuff – comparing electricity plans to find you cheap electricity and gas to save money in your new home.

Our experts will recommend the best plan for your unique energy needs from our panel of preferred electricity providers. Once you have compared energy and chosen your plan, we will arrange your new connection for you to make sure you avoid any last-minute stress or urgent connection fees.

Call Move-In Connect on 1300 786 045 or enter your details online to get started. We can compare energy in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, ACT and Tasmania.