Subscription Arrangements When Moving: Things to Know Before You Start
One of the most overlooked but critical aspects of moving house is the seamless transfer of subscriptions and services. Mistakes with essential services like electricity, gas, water, internet, and telephone can cause problems for days or weeks after moving in. Whether you're moving from Yenimahalle, Çankaya, Keçiören, or Etimesgut in Ankara, planning these processes carefully will reduce moving stress and ensure a smooth start in your new home.
As Exp Tıkla Taşın, a moving company that has moved hundreds of families within Ankara and between cities, we always provide our customers with a pre- and post-move checklist. Here are the step-by-step instructions for a smooth subscription process:
First Steps After Setting a Moving Date
1. List All Your Subscriptions
The most important document to have on hand when you start planning your move. This is a subscription list.Make a note of which services you used, which institution you received them from, and the status of your contract.
- Electricity (distribution company and your affiliation)
- Natural gas
- This
- Internet/Telecommunications
- Telephone (mobile operators)
- Cable TV / Satellite services
- Security system (if any)
- Fire extinguishing system (in a multi-story building)
- Apartment/Building management subscriptions
Save the customer service numbers listed in each subscriber record to a separate file or your mobile phone. This will allow you to contact them quickly during your transactions.
2. Provide Advance Notice to Service Providers
At least from the moving date 7-10 days before It is recommended that you notify all service providers. Most institutions require a certain amount of time to process the address change without disrupting your payment. You can notify the main distributors such as AYEDAŞ (Aydın-Yozgat Electricity Distribution), GASDAŞ (Gaziantep Natural Gas Distribution) or İSKİ (Istanbul Water and Sewerage) in Ankara, or through online platforms.
Electricity, Water and Natural Gas Services
Final Analysis of Your Old House
A question frequently asked by our clients who are moving is: "When is the final meter reading done at the old house?" The answer is simple: On the morning of moving day or the day before A suitable time should be chosen.
- Electric meter: Document the last reading date and number with a photo. Agree with the service provider on the date it needs to be cut (usually the evening of moving day).
- Natural gas meter: Take a photo, similar to how you would take an electrical photo. Notify the operator to shut down the gasification system.
- Water meter: Document the last reading, check the outstanding balance.
If you are relocating an office or changing commercial premises in the İvedik district of Ankara, these readings must be recorded in a report.delivery reportThis is important from the perspective of company accounts. Exp Click & Move, corporate relocation service. Within this scope, we also coordinate these types of administrative processes in office relocations.
Activating a Subscription in Your New Home
Here are the documents you need to activate your electricity, water, and natural gas services after moving to your new address:
- Identity Card (Turkish National ID Card or Passport)
- Residence certificate (signed by the municipality or the head of the village)
- Payment record (warehouse name, etc.)
- Property tax information (for debt suspension)
These transactions can often be done by visiting the service provider's branch. If you live in the Ankara region, you can apply to the Ankara central and district branches of AYEDAŞ, GASDAŞ, and İSKİ, or the local distributor. However, nowadays most transactions... online platforms This can be done via (customer portal).
Internet and Telephone Services
Check your current contract.
Before moving, contact your internet service provider and ask the following questions:
- Is the new address within the service area?
- Is infrastructure setup necessary and how long does it take?
- Is there a transportation fee?
- Can the current speed profile be adapted to the new address?
Some areas may have limited access to broadband services. If you are moving to developing neighborhoods in Ankara such as Gölbaşı or Eryaman, check in advance whether the internet infrastructure is ready. Take this step to avoid being without internet on moving day.
Post-Transportation Installation
The following steps are generally followed for fast internet setup:
- Return of old modem/router (return or refund)
- Delivery of the new modem (by courier or pick-up at the branch)
- Technical installation and activation
This period can vary between 1-3 days. You can find detailed information about transporting electronic goods.You can safely include your old modem and router in your move.
Address Change: Post Office, Banks and Government Institutions
PTT and Cargo Services
By going to the Post Office address change form Get it signed. This ensures that your correspondence with institutions that require legal documents is delivered to the correct address. Also, update your delivery address on shopping sites like Amazon and n11.
Notification to Banks and Insurance Companies
Change the addresses registered on your bank accounts, credit cards, and insurance policies. You can do this by visiting a bank branch or using online banking applications if needed.
Address Notification to Public Institutions
- Tax inspectorate (via e-Government)
- Police Department (Change of Residence)
- Social insurance institutions
- Health center (Family Doctor)
If you are moving from Çankaya or Yenimahalle in Ankara to Keçiören, although it is a relocation within the same province, having these procedures updated will make the process easier.
Special Tips for Customers Moving
Time Management and Coordination
Checking subscription services is important during the moving process. The ideal scenario is as follows:
- The day before the move: Old house, last readings and protection (electricity/gas works without interruption)
- Moving day morning: The final meter reading, visual document.
- Moving day evening: Old house electricity/gas cut-off (operator check next day)
- Within 1-2 days after moving: New home subscription activation or transfer procedures
Exp Tıkla Taşın's professional moving team works between 09:00 and 19:00 on the day of the move, guiding our clients through these coordination processes. From our office address in İvedik Yenimahalle Alternatively, you can get pre-move advice via WhatsApp at +90 538 597 98 79.
Goods and Services Provided
If you have appliances that require a system upgrade (for example, an old washing machine, refrigerator, or custom heater), Our preparation guide before moving your refrigerator You can learn about a safe moving process by reviewing this information.
Documented Transaction and Delivery Receipt
In all subscription transactions documented record Take it. This will serve as evidence in any future accounting problems. If the items being transported contain valuable or sensitive equipment, Professional packaging with numbered parcel system. You can perform inventory control by doing this.
Result: Planned Relocation, Uninterrupted Service
Forgetting to complete subscription arrangements at the last minute while moving, or trying to handle them at the last minute, can cause problems for weeks after you move in. Good planning, advance notifications, and keeping records, along with written handover procedures, are crucial. a smooth and uninterrupted transition It is possible.
Customers living in and moving from Ankara and surrounding districts (Çankaya, Keçiören, Yenimahalle, Etimesgut, Gölbaşı, Eryaman) can avoid problems by following these steps. Furthermore, with Exp Tıkla Taşın's professional moving service, the careful management and inventory of transported packages ensure a calmer first few days after the move. You can check out our projects and customer experiences on our Instagram page..
If you have any questions or would like pre-move consultation, you can reach us at +90 850 532 98 79 or get a quick quote via WhatsApp with photos. We will be happy to be by your side during your move, subscription processes, and the entire moving process.