Anonymous
01/10/2023 20:37
Subject: Fairfax County Help Requested for new construction - Is there an elected official that can help me?
Anonymous wrote:I recognize that this is distinctly a first world problem and I recognize that people have opposing views on new home builds but I'm not seeking commentary on that, rather, I am just trying to find out which one of my elected officials, if any, can help with my problem.
I bought a home in McLean and am in the process of tearing it down to build a new home. One of the things that you need to do before calling in the wrecking service is have all the meters removed (gas, water and electricity). I have had electricity (Dominion) and water (Fairfax Water) taken care of but my builder is telling me that gas (Dominion) is behind on all of their work orders.
How long you ask? 5+ months[b]. He is getting the run around from Dominion (delays is all they can say) and because Fairfax County permitting department is working remote since the pandemic, there is no one who my builder can go see to provide him with help in resolving this issue. They just tell him over the phone that he needs to wait.
Is there an elected official in Fairfax County that is responsible for governance over utility companies?
My builder is a small time custom home builder that only builds 1-2 homes a year. I'm not sure if larger home builders are having this same issue but regardless, 5+ months is egregious and it is costing me a small fortune.
Can anyone help please?
Washington Gas hired a very good VP to deal with customer service that had gotten abysmal. Call 703-750-1000 and work your way up until you find someone with authority. It could be something as simple as the old owner did not terminate service and paid the final bill.
If you Washington Gas can’t help, look on Fairfax County’s website for your board member. They usually have well connected assistants who get things done
Anonymous
01/10/2023 19:24
Subject: Fairfax County Help Requested for new construction - Is there an elected official that can help me?
if your waiting for Dominion to take out your gas meter, you will be waiting forever. You need to contact Washington Gas.Anonymous wrote:I recognize that this is distinctly a first world problem and I recognize that people have opposing views on new home builds but I'm not seeking commentary on that, rather, I am just trying to find out which one of my elected officials, if any, can help with my problem.
I bought a home in McLean and am in the process of tearing it down to build a new home. One of the things that you need to do before calling in the wrecking service is have all the meters removed (gas, water and electricity). I have had electricity (Dominion) and water (Fairfax Water) taken care of but my builder is telling me that gas (Dominion) is behind on all of their work orders.
How long you ask? 5+ months[b]. He is getting the run around from Dominion (delays is all they can say) and because Fairfax County permitting department is working remote since the pandemic, there is no one who my builder can go see to provide him with help in resolving this issue. They just tell him over the phone that he needs to wait.
Is there an elected official in Fairfax County that is responsible for governance over utility companies?
My builder is a small time custom home builder that only builds 1-2 homes a year. I'm not sure if larger home builders are having this same issue but regardless, 5+ months is egregious and it is costing me a small fortune.
Can anyone help please?
Anonymous
01/09/2023 15:43
Subject: Fairfax County Help Requested for new construction - Is there an elected official that can help me?
I recognize that this is distinctly a first world problem and I recognize that people have opposing views on new home builds but I'm not seeking commentary on that, rather, I am just trying to find out which one of my elected officials, if any, can help with my problem.
I bought a home in McLean and am in the process of tearing it down to build a new home. One of the things that you need to do before calling in the wrecking service is have all the meters removed (gas, water and electricity). I have had electricity (Dominion) and water (Fairfax Water) taken care of but my builder is telling me that gas (Dominion) is behind on all of their work orders.
How long you ask? 5+ months[b]. He is getting the run around from Dominion (delays is all they can say) and because Fairfax County permitting department is working remote since the pandemic, there is no one who my builder can go see to provide him with help in resolving this issue. They just tell him over the phone that he needs to wait.
Is there an elected official in Fairfax County that is responsible for governance over utility companies?
My builder is a small time custom home builder that only builds 1-2 homes a year. I'm not sure if larger home builders are having this same issue but regardless, 5+ months is egregious and it is costing me a small fortune.
Can anyone help please?
I bought a home in McLean and am in the process of tearing it down to build a new home. One of the things that you need to do before calling in the wrecking service is have all the meters removed (gas, water and electricity). I have had electricity (Dominion) and water (Fairfax Water) taken care of but my builder is telling me that gas (Dominion) is behind on all of their work orders.
How long you ask? 5+ months[b]. He is getting the run around from Dominion (delays is all they can say) and because Fairfax County permitting department is working remote since the pandemic, there is no one who my builder can go see to provide him with help in resolving this issue. They just tell him over the phone that he needs to wait.
Is there an elected official in Fairfax County that is responsible for governance over utility companies?
My builder is a small time custom home builder that only builds 1-2 homes a year. I'm not sure if larger home builders are having this same issue but regardless, 5+ months is egregious and it is costing me a small fortune.
Can anyone help please?