Imagine moving into a show home, being in love with your new bathroom and then finding out you can’t have the washing machine or cooker installed—the worst. You’ve just built your new dream home, and now you must move back in with your parents. What’s worse than that? Straight after you’ve moved into your new build, to find out that even getting the water hooked up is a separate battle! It’s all very confusing. In this article, we will discuss the type of utility connections for new build properties.

Water Connection

When it comes to connecting water lines for your new build home, there are two main ways this can be done: directly buried or above ground. Direct buried water lines are installed underground and require trenching to be dug whenever a new line needs to be laid down. These types of connections can be expensive and time-consuming as they require special equipment and digging permits from your local government. They may also require using “water mains” that are shared by multiple homes in an area so that there is adequate pressure for everyone’s needs.

Above-ground water lines are installed above ground level so that they can be seen quickly by anyone passing by. These connections are less expensive than direct buried ones because they do not require trenching or digging beyond what is necessary to lay out the pipe. They also do not require any permits from local governments.

Drainage Connection

A drainage connection is a pipe connecting your house to the city sewer system. This is the most accessible utility connection because it only requires digging a small trench and laying down a pipe. However, if you have seen an older city sewer line, you know that they are not always in perfect condition and may leak or break over time. If this happens on your property, it could cost thousands of dollars to repair.

Gas Supply

Gas is a popular choice for those who want to use gas appliances in their home. The gas supply will consist of a gas meter and gas safety certificate. The gas meter is installed outside your property, while the safety certificate is an official document that proves there are no leaks or other defects in the plumbing that could lead to a fire or explosion.

Getting a new gas connection can take several weeks, so starting early is essential. You’ll need to organise an appointment with British Gas, who will visit your home and check the location of your existing meter before deciding whether they can install a new one safely. If so, they’ll send you an estimate for the work and ask for payment upfront in whole or in monthly instalments over 12 months. Once you’ve paid this amount, the installation will begin as soon as possible (usually within two weeks).

Electrical Supply

The electrical supply connection is the most crucial utility connection for new construction properties. The property must be connected to the grid for it to be habitable. National standards and building codes make the electrical connection. The primary purpose of this connection is to ensure that the property is safe and secure and to provide an adequate power supply for all appliances, equipment and lighting in the house.

Wrapping Up

New build homes are more complicated than existing homes. Unlike residential buildings, new properties include a building service that needs to be connected to the grid through a Utility Connection. Each of these connections is slightly different from one another. When property owners need to connect their utilities or disconnect them completely, they have to choose from a specific list of viable utility connections under the guidelines.