When building or buying a house in a more isolated area or a location without guaranteed access to utilities, it is important to carefully calculate whether connecting to these networks is cost-effective or if alternative solutions are preferable.
Opening the GalleryFirst of all, connection costs for utilities vary from a few thousand lei to tens of thousands of lei, depending on the location of the dwelling.
In addition to all the approvals and permits required for utility connections, you will need to set aside a considerable sum of money and arm yourself with patience, as the process can take months, if not years. Also consider that in some villages or communes, connecting to utilities is impossible if there is no infrastructure in the area.
Connection to the water and sewerage network
Connection to the water and sewerage network is perhaps one of the most important. Especially when talking about a dwelling where you intend to live long-term. The good news is that connecting to water is among the cheapest and can cost around 2,000-2,500 lei.
Many homeowners in more remote areas choose not to bother with this issue and instead build a well or spring in their yard from which to draw water, using a submersible pump to distribute it where needed.
If you inform yourself about the steps involved in building a well, you will see that this alternative can have many advantages and you will be able to determine if your dwelling is suitable for such a solution.
Connection to electricity
Few new houses will require connection to the electrical grid, but if you find yourself in this situation, it is good to know that the price varies depending on the distance from the dwelling to the power source. Thus, if you live relatively close to a power pole, you will have to pay around 1,500-2,000 lei.
