Off-Grounds Services: Local Utilities
Here are contact numbers and deposit information for the utility companies in the area:
| Contact | Telephone | Deposit | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable: | Comcast | 800-266-2278 | Charges are $30 - $100 per month, depending on service. Adding extras like movie channels requires a digital box and $10 - $30 more per month depending on the options you choose. | |
| Electricity: | Dominion Virginia Power | 866-366-4357 | $15 service initiation fee $90 - $180 deposit | Deposit (amount based on credit check) is payable in 3 installments over first three months. Call 24 hours in advance of date service is needed. No connections on weekends or holidays. |
| Gas: | Charlottesville Gas | 434-970-3211 (Billing) | $10 deposit $30 service connection fee | Deposit appears on first bill and is refundable after one year of service, or at termination (amount is credited to the account). If water and gas are activated at the same time, the $30 service connection fee only is only paid once. |
| Water: | Charlottesville City Water | Customer Service: 434-970-3211. After hours and emergencies: 434-970-3800. | $50 deposit $30 service connection fee | Deposit appears on first bill and is refundable after one year of service, or at termination (amount is credited to the account). |
| Albemarle County Water | 434-977-4511 | $6 initial fee | No deposit or additional connection fee. The $6 appears on the first bill. |
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