New estate utility connections

ilovefridays66 · 13-04-2022 5:14pm #1

Hi there, we bought a new build in Kildare and they've given us a move in date of June or July subject to connection of Esb and Irish water. Does anyone have an idea as to whether this could delay our moving in date? Thanks

ilovefridays66 · 22-04-2022 10:08am

Anyone? 😊

Ciara26 · 29-04-2022 10:10pm

I had a move in date of March. I’m still waiting on Irish water. So you may get delayed.

L1011 · 29-04-2022 10:15pm

An estate in Maynooth had IW induced delays of about ten months. So its a how long is a piece of string question, unfortunately.

ilovefridays66 · 29-04-2022 10:32pm

Ah crap. Ok thanks for that

[Deleted User] · 01-05-2022 12:05am

I've had the estate agents tell me of IW delays and then the same person saying its ESB delays when I call a month later. It was the builders that had delays in the end.

ilovefridays66 · 05-05-2022 5:32pm

Estate agent saying she has 4 other builders in same predicament awaiting Irish water and could delay the move in date. Anyone else out there having issues?

Ciara26 · 05-05-2022 5:34pm

Yep, just off the phone with EA… another month wait and I won’t be surprised if that pushed

ilovefridays66 · 05-05-2022 5:38pm

Jesus what a nightmare. I really hope they don't push it out for you again, do you mind me asking what estate it is?

Ciara26 · 05-05-2022 5:44pm

Not at all, I’m elder heath

ilovefridays66 · 05-05-2022 5:52pm

Ah ok, I thought that if it's a second or third phase there would be no issues. Ours is a first phase in Kildare but near a current estate.

Ciara26 · 05-05-2022 5:56pm

I’m no no expert but I don’t think it matters. Irish water seems to be a shambles of a company

ilovefridays66 · 05-05-2022 9:55pm

Why is this not more of a news story? Surely if more political pressure was put on them they would have to do something to help alliviate the issue?

Del2005 · 06-05-2022 8:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119021286#Comment_119021286

The leaking of millions of gallons of treated water is a bigger issue that gets zero traction. Estates not getting connected while bad for the home owners isn't a major issue for IW or anyone else.

Ciara26 · 06-05-2022 10:03am

I do understand that there’s bigger issues at play here but it is really annoying when your house is delayed. Guess ppl are venting ( including me) rather then giving out on the overall issue.

ilovefridays66 · 06-05-2022 4:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119022099#Comment_119022099

It is an issue when we're in the middle of a housing crisis

06-05-2022 4:03pm

It's been an issue for years. We had friends waiting 6 months to get their keys in 2019, due Irish Water connection issues.

maestroamado · 06-05-2022 4:06pm

When big Phil was there anything was possible but now because we decided we thought we water is free we cannot have any...

ilovefridays66 · 06-05-2022 4:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119024351#Comment_119024351

Oh Jesus don't tell me that lol

ilovefridays66 · 06-05-2022 4:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119024357#Comment_119024357

Id happily pay for it

Ciara26 · 06-05-2022 4:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119024530#Comment_119024530

Has your EA said anything on delays or are you wondering? I’d go visit the site when workers are there, u will get a better idea

maestroamado · 06-05-2022 4:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119024530#Comment_119024530

Is the water connection free... i doubt it... no ongoing biklls though...

ilovefridays66 · 09-05-2022 10:31am

They won't say anything. Just said it's a possibility

yer man! · 09-05-2022 5:46pm

My property has been delayed in Dublin now too. Pending Electricity and Water connection. House is complete for the past month and they think it will be connected next month. Absolute shambles. Have to reapply for mortgage and everything.