Several weeks before your closing date, it is necessary to contact the local utilities and, either close your accounts (as a Seller) or open your accounts (as a Buyer).
The phone numbers listed below are for King County and the City of Seattle residences.
1. City of Seattle (water/sewer/garbage + electric) 206-684-3000
2. Qwest (telephone) 1-800-244-1111
3. Puget Sound Energy (gas) 1-888-225-5773
4. Comcast (cable) 1-888-266-2278
5. Bergman Lock & Key (change locks) 206-323-5300