Headache Turning on/off utilities During Inspection Period

[Victor N.]

I have a contract on a 2 family. I usually do the inspection myself but this time decided to pay a professional. No problem here. My problem is with the utility companies. Here in CT it is such a pain and monumental waist of time to have the electricity and gas turn on. They give you an all day appointment ( I mean all day!) so basically you "waist" an entire day waiting for them.

The inspection took place today but i need to wait a full week for the gas to be turned off and the account is under my name with all the potential liabilities of an empty house.

Do you guys/gals have a better strategy dealing with this situation?