When buying or selling a home in Eastern North Carolina, managing your local utilities is a crucial step to ensure a smooth transition. To avoid disruptions, make sure to schedule your utility connections or disconnections at least 2–3 days before your closing date.
For Buyers: Arrange for your utilities to be activated on the day of closing so your new home in Pitt County, whether in Greenville, Winterville, Ayden, or Grimesland, is ready from day one.
For Sellers: Plan to have your utilities turned off shortly after the closing date to avoid paying for services you no longer need.
Below is a helpful list of common utility providers in Eastern NC. Use this list to contact each company directly and coordinate your utility transfers with ease.
If you have any questions or need assistance with utility coordination during your home sale or purchase, don’t hesitate to reach out — I’m here to help make your move in Eastern North Carolina as smooth as possible!
Electricity Providers
Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
Services: Electric, water, sewer, and natural gas
Contact: www.guc.com | (252) 752-7166
Duke Energy
Contact: www.duke-energy.com | (800) 777-9898
Water Providers
Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
Services: Water, sewer, and natural gas
Contact: www.guc.com | (252) 752-7166
Natural Gas Providers
Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
Services: Natural gas
Contact: www.guc.com | (252) 752-7166
Internet & Cable Providers
AT&T
Contact: www.att.com | (800) 288-2020
Spectrum (Charter Communications)
Contact: www.spectrum.com | (855) 707-7328
CenturyLink (Lumen Technologies)
Contact: www.centurylink.com | (877) 837-5738
Electricity Providers
Town of Winterville Electric Department
Contact: www.wintervillenc.com/electric | (252) 756-2221
Water Providers
Town of Winterville Water Department
Contact: www.wintervillenc.com/public-works/water-resources | (252) 756-2221
Natural Gas Providers
Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
Contact: www.guc.com | (252) 752-7166
Internet & Cable Providers
Optimum
Contact: www.optimum.com | (877) 694-9474
AT&T
Contact: www.att.com | (800) 288-2020
Spectrum (Charter Communications)
Contact: www.spectrum.com | (855) 707-7328
Trash & Recycling Services
Town of Winterville Public Works Department
Services: Trash and recycling collection
Contact: www.wintervillenc.com/public-works | (252) 756-2221
Electricity
Town of Ayden
Services: Residential and commercial electric service via municipal utility
Contact: (252) 481‑5817 · Website: ayden.com
Tideland EMC
Services: Electric service for parts of Ayden and surrounding communities
Contact: (252) 943‑3046
Water & Sewer
Town of Ayden Utilities
Services: Municipal water and sewer
Contact: (252) 481‑5817
Eastern Pines Water Corporation
Services: Additional water utility coverage in parts of Ayden
Website: easternpineswater.com
Bell Arthur Water Corporation
Contact: (252) 752‑6252 · Website: bellarthurwater.com
Natural Gas
Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
Services: Natural gas for Ayden and surrounding areas
Contact: (252) 752‑7166 · Website: guc.com
Internet & Cable Providers
Optimum Website: www.optimum.com
Brightspeed: Website: www.brightspeed.com
Spectrum
T‑Mobile 5G Home Internet:
Website: www.t-mobile.com
Satellite internet options
Websites:
www.hughesnet.com
www.viasat.com
www.starlink.com
Availability and speeds vary by location.
Electricity
Duke Energy Progress
Primary electric provider for Grimesland residents and businesses Website: www.duke-energy.com
Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (EMC)
Provides service in parts of Pitt County Website: www.tidelandemc.com
Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas
Sole regulated natural gas utility in the Grimesland area
Website: www.piedmontng.com
Water & Sewer
Town of Grimesland Public Works
Municipal water and sewer services
Contact: (252) 752-6337
Beaufort County Water Department
Regional water provider serving some Grimesland addresses
Website: www.co.beaufort.nc.us
Bell Arthur Water Corporation
Provides water service in portions of Pitt County
Contact: (252) 752-6252
Internet & Cable Providers
Optimum
Cable internet up to 940 Mbps
Website: www.optimum.com
Brightspeed
Fiber and DSL service with speeds up to 2 Gbps
Website: www.brightspeed.com
T‑Mobile Home Internet (5G)
Website: www.t-mobile.com
Satellite internet options
Websites:
www.hughesnet.com
www.viasat.com
www.starlink.com
Availability and speeds vary by location.
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