If you are going to move to a new home soon or you are going to rent an apartment, you will know that something fundamental and that you should always keep in mind is discharge the water of what will be your new home. This action, which a priori seems simple, has to comply with a procedure.
And it is that, you must bear in mind that whenever you consider buying a home, this is one of the steps that must be carried out so that it is habitable. Also, it may be the case that it is necessary to discharge the water in second-hand apartments or when renting, although this is less common.
If you want to find out about the process to follow to contract the water supply for your home, keep reading this article that we detail.
How to register the water?
In order to enjoy this supply, it is necessary to contact the company in charge of supplying the water. Now, it is important to know that each zone or autonomous community has an assigned water company, so the process to follow to activate the water supply is very likely to vary depending on the zone or geographical area in which your home is located. .
The first thing you should do to start this procedure will be to know which company corresponds to you according to your place of residence to continue with the next step.
Requirements or documentation to register the water for a home
The documentation that we have to deliver will not only depend on the company in charge, but on other factors, such as whether the home is new, second-hand or if the user is a natural person or a company. However, there are some papers that are common to deliver in all regions of Spain. Which are?
- NIF/NIE of the person making the request.
- Supply request form.
- Identifiable data (public property deed) that demonstrate that said person is the owner of the property. On the other hand, a series of data about the construction must be provided, such as the cadastral reference or if the lease of the property is due to a commercial or residential use.
- Occupancy certificate, that is, that accreditation granted by the administration to demonstrate that the property meets the necessary conditions to be inhabited.
- Bank information, with the account number and certificate confirming that you are the account holder. The IBAN is required.
- Letter of authorization if the applicant is different from the owner.
In some cases, the water bulletin can also be requested. This is an accrediting paper in which it is stated that the plumbing installation meets all the requirements set by current regulations.
How much does it cost?
In our country, this service depends on each City Council and the city, town or residence where it is done. For this reason, it is not possible to know the exact price of what it would cost, although we can say an average price that usually ranges between 50 and 200 euros.
The cost will also depend on the total square meters of the building, the number of bathrooms, the size of the pipes, the presence of gardens or terraces, etc.
Where to register the water supply?
Normally, we can count on three options:
- In person. It is done at the office of the company in charge in the geographical area where the property is located.
- By telephone. It will be necessary to provide, either in person or by other means, the aforementioned documents.
- By the supply company’s own website.
