Contact each provider 1–2 weeks before your move-in date to ensure service is ready when you arrive. Most allow online signup or phone scheduling.

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Electric

Dominion Energy Virginia

(888) 667-3000

dominionenergy.com

Start service online or by phone 2 weeks before move-in. Dominion serves virtually all of Alexandria. Virginia is partially deregulated—you may be able to choose a certified supplier, but Dominion remains the default delivery company.

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Natural Gas

Washington Gas

(800) 752-7520

washingtongas.com

Set up online at washingtongas.com/start or call. Available throughout Alexandria; homes without gas hookup typically use electric heat pumps instead.

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Water & Sewer

City of Alexandria Utility Billing

(703) 746-4357

alexandriava.gov

Contact the City before move-in to establish service in your name. Water and sewer are billed together. Alexandria residents also pay a monthly stormwater fee.

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Internet

Verizon Fios

(844) 837-0918

verizon.com/fios

Fiber-optic speeds up to 2 Gbps. Best coverage and reliability in Alexandria. Schedule installation 1–2 weeks in advance.

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Internet

Xfinity (Comcast)

(855) 399-1542

xfinity.com

Cable internet, widely available throughout Alexandria. Good alternative if Fios isn't available at your address. Self-install kits available.

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Internet

Cox Communications

(866) 961-0027

cox.com

Cable internet available in approximately 36% of Alexandria. Good backup option if primary provider isn't available.

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Trash & Recycling

City of Alexandria

(703) 746-4410

alexandriava.gov

Curbside trash and recycling collected weekly for single-family homes; scheduled by neighborhood. Apartment trash handled by building management. Bulk item pickup available by scheduling through the city.

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Cable TV

Xfinity & Verizon Fios

See internet providers above

Check Availability

DirecTV satellite service available. Many Alexandria residents now use streaming services only (no cable contract required).

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Mobile Phone

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile

Contact providers directly

Check Coverage

All three carriers provide excellent coverage throughout Alexandria. Choose based on your existing service or network preference.

Before You Move In — Utilities Checklist

Schedule Dominion Energy service transfer at least 2 weeks before move-in
Contact City of Alexandria Utility Billing to transfer water/sewer service
Schedule internet installation (Fios installations can book out 1–2 weeks)
Confirm trash pickup day at alexandriava.gov/solidwaste
Set up Washington Gas service if your home has gas appliances
Update USPS mailing address at usps.com/move
Register your vehicle with Virginia DMV within 30 days at dmv.virginia.gov
Register to vote in Alexandria within 30 days at vote.elections.virginia.gov

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