If you want to build a location for a business, you have many aspects to consider. At the top of the list should be the utilities, which you’ll need to accommodate employees and clients properly. You will need a utility contractor to help you decide on and implement the specific services you need. The type of business, as well as its size, will impact your priorities. Below is more information to help you choose the most vital utilities you’ll need moving forward. 

What Are the Essential Utilities? 

Water 

Unless your business doesn’t require on-site accommodations, you must account for some utilities. Primarily everyone will need water. Running water is essential for restaurants, offices, stores, and more, as it allows you to have bathrooms and a cleaning area. With new construction, you should hire a utility contractor to provide the necessary hookups and water lines for the building.  

Telecommunications

Having phone and internet access is another avenue you must address, regardless of your operation. These services require you to lay the lines in trenches in the ground and connect them to existing infrastructure in your municipality. You may need special permits when doing this, so check with the local zoning committee before proceeding.

Electricity

Powering up the building is next on the list. Unless you have solar panels or another renewable source, you must contract a source for electricity needs. While a local company can provide electricity, building on a new plot of land will likely require you to connect it to their service. After securing a deal for the power, a utility contractor can install the lines that your building will connect to.

What Are the Utility Costs? 

The exact prices for utilities will depend on your location, intake, and local providers. You can reduce upfront costs by using a qualified commercial service provider for any necessary site work. Beyond that, you should collect your utility bills for a few months. If your costs will vary between seasons, make this period at least a year. Add up all the utility costs, then combine all the total costs for your business. Divide the second number by the first, then multiply the result by 100. This will show what percentage of your business expenses go toward utilities.

 

Do you need a reliable partner to install utilities for a new business? Turn to Weddle Enterprises, located in Somerset, KY. They have over 40 years of experience providing commercial services and can help you get the results you want, on time and under budget. To schedule a consultation for a project, call (606) 678-4057. Visit the website for more information about their services and stop by the Facebook page to see examples of their work.