Buying a house is an exciting process, but it’s important to take care of some important details before you move in. One of the most crucial things is to establish utilities, including electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash collection, internet, and cable. It’s best to start the process a week or two before you plan to move in to avoid any delays or inconvenience. Contact each provider to set up an account, provide personal information and details about the property, and be prepared to make payments or deposits. By doing so, you can ensure a smooth transition to your new home.

Water companies serving the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) region of Georgia and South Carolina:

Augusta Utilities
North Augusta Department of Public Utilities
Aiken Department of Public Utilities
Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority
McCormick County Public Works
Columbia County Water Utility
Evans Water Department
Grovetown Water Department
Harlem Water Department
Thomson Water Department
McDuffie County Water and Sewer Department
Burke County Water and Sewer Authority
Richmond County Utilities
Jefferson County Water and Sewer Authority
Breezy Hill Water & Sewer Co.
Beech Island Water Works

Electric companies serving the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) region of Georgia and South Carolina:

Georgia Power
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G)
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Jefferson Energy Cooperative
Oconee Electric Membership Corporation
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation
Washington EMC
Amicalola EMC
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Hart EMC
Jackson EMC
Sawnee EMC

Gas companies serving the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) region of Georgia and South Carolina:

Atlanta Gas Light Company
Georgia Natural Gas
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G)
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Elberton Gas Department
Hartwell Gas Department
Mount Airy Natural Gas Department
Toccoa Natural Gas Department
Washington Gas Department
Ferrellgas

Waste management companies serving the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) region of Georgia and South Carolina:

Advanced Disposal Services – Waste Management
A1 Sanitation Service
Republic Services
Columbia County Solid Waste Management
Richmond County Solid Waste Management
Aiken County Solid Waste Management
Edgefield County Solid Waste Management
McDuffie County Solid Waste Management
Burke County Solid Waste Management
McCormick County Solid Waste Management
Jefferson County Solid Waste Management
Affordable Waste Solutions LLC
Augusta Disposal & Recycling Inc.

Identifying which provider services your future home makes this step that much more easier to tackle. Because this list may not be as comprehensive as it should be, we suggest reaching out to your agent to retrieve exact info from the seller, or contacting the local government offices for utility providers who service the area. Some locations may not allow you to setup a connection prior to closing without proof of ownership, and some will allow you to establish an account online.