Here is a list of phone numbers to help you in your move! How To Choose a HOME INSPECTION Company Not all home inspection companies are created equal. The company you select should stand behind their inspector's work. Ask your soon-to-be inspection some questions - Does your company stand behind your inspection report? Are inspectors certified? Is the company Insured? The home inspection company you choose should encourage your attendance on the inspection and should provide an on-site report on the findings of the inspection. Your inspection report should give the approximate age of all the major elements of the home as well as an estimated life span of those elements. | • | AmeriSpec
David Bigham - 770-935-4990 or 706-548-9906 |
| • | BrickKicker Inspection Services
706-353-2745 or jrmars@brickkicker.com |
| • | Classic Home Inspection - Chuck Searcy
706-202-1155 or classicinspect@bellsouth.net |
GAS COMPANIES In the state of Georgia you are allowed to choose from a long list of gas companies. All offer different rates and options. It is best to call several to see which one will best fit your needs. | • | Southern Company Gas
1-866-SOCO-GAS (762-6427) |
| • | Georgia Natual Gas
1-877-850-6200 |
| • | Scanna Energy
1-877-467-2262 |
| • | Walton EMC Natural Gas
1-866-936-2427 |
ELECTRIC COMPANIES There are several electric companies that service the Athens-Clarke/Oconee area. I'll be glad to help find out which one will service the area in which your future home is located. | • | Georgia Power
706-357-6500 |
| • | Jackson Electric
706-548-5362 |
TELEPHONE COMPANIES Several telephone companies are available for this area, both for local and long distance service. Please check with several to see which one best fits your needs. RUBBISH REMOVAL If you purchase a home in the "City Limits" of Athens-Clarke County you probably are eligible for trash pick-up from the county. You will need to call 706-613-3501 in order to see if you are within the city limits. If not, here are just a few of those companies that service this area | • | Oconee Waste Transport
706-769-1700 |
| • | F-4 Sanitation Inc
706-769-8211 |
| • | Robertson Sanitation
706-353-1496 |
Below are some numbers you might find helpful prior to moving to the area or even after you have moved.
Charter Communications Cable Company 800-955-7766
Property Taxes |
706-613-3120 |
| Zoning |
706-613-3515
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Atyer Service - Appliance Repair
United States Post Offices: |
404-271-5806 |
| Athens Area Office |
800-275-8777 |
| Olympic Drive |
706-369-3200 |
| Bogart |
770-725-7171 |
| Colbert |
706-788-2275 |
| Danielsville |
706-795-2763 |
| Watkinsville |
706-769-6980 |
| Winder |
770-867-9266 |
| Winterville |
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Remodeling and Renovations >Remodel Or Move
Your family has outgrown your home but you have roots in the community that make it difficult to leave. Is remodeling the solution?
Get professional advice before you jump into a major renovation project. Decide what changes you want to make, and get bids from several contractors. When you have an estimate on the cost of the project, talk to your real estate agent to determine if these changes will be cost-effective. Over-improving your home may make it difficult to get your money back if you sell it soon.
It is a good idea to talk with friends who have remodeled to get a realistic picture about working with contractors and to determine how disruptive the project will be to your family life. Remodeling a home is a major undertaking, so be sure that it is the best solution for you.
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What amenity do 48% of all homes in the new housing market have?
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48% of all newly-constructed homes now have 2 1/2 baths or more, up from 1985 when only 29% had more than 2 baths.
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