You just got the keys in Clos CheValle and want utilities on without the runaround. Smart move. This gated, vineyard‑inspired community handles a few services differently than in‑town Chelan, so a clear plan will save you time and stress. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly who to contact, what to expect for timelines and fees, and the common pitfalls to avoid. Let’s dive in.
Clos CheValle utility overview
Clos CheValle is a gated neighborhood with underground domestic and irrigation lines, underground power and fiber access, and private roads managed by the HOA. Most homes have public domestic water through a local district, individual septic systems, electricity from Chelan County PUD, and fiber internet available on an address‑by‑address basis. Many homes use propane because municipal natural gas is not widely available in the foothills. For HOA contacts and community details, start with the Clos CheValle HOA.
Electricity: Chelan County PUD
Start or transfer service
- Use the PUD’s Start/Stop Services page to open, stop, or transfer electric service. You may be asked for a soft credit check or deposit.
- For new construction or line extensions, review the PUD’s residential electric service steps and allow time for engineering and potential fees.
- Helpful links: Start/Stop Services and Residential Electric Service.
Outages and safety
Water: Bear Mountain Water District
Many Clos CheValle properties are served by Bear Mountain Water District. Always verify service for your parcel before closing.
Set up or confirm water service
- Contact the district to confirm your address, meter status, any outstanding fees, and whether you’re setting up a new account or a transfer.
- If this is a new connection, ask about tap fees, application paperwork, and scheduling for meter installation.
- Start here: Bear Mountain Water District contact.
Irrigation notes
- Irrigation is typically separate from domestic water and follows a seasonal schedule managed through the HOA’s common infrastructure. Confirm coverage, timing, and any backflow device requirements with the HOA and the water district. See the Clos CheValle HOA for community specifics.
Wastewater: onsite septic systems
Most Clos CheValle homes use individual septic systems rather than municipal sewer. As a buyer, you should confirm the septic permit, system size, and maintenance history.
What to do before closing
- Request the septic permit, as‑built drawing, and maintenance records from the seller and verify with the health district.
- If your escrow requires it, schedule a septic inspection and coordinate any permit transfer through the Chelan‑Douglas Health District’s Onsite Sewage program.
- Learn more via the Chelan‑Douglas Health District septic program.
Internet, phone, and TV: PUD fiber
Chelan PUD operates a wholesale fiber network that many local ISPs use to deliver service. Availability is address‑specific in Clos CheValle.
Get connected
- Check availability using the PUD’s fiber page, then contact one or more listed retail ISPs to order service and schedule installation.
- If fiber is not yet run to your lot, ask the PUD and your chosen ISP for written estimates and timelines for any extension work.
- Start here: Chelan PUD fiber optics.
Trash, recycling, and bulky items
Service depends on whether your property is inside the City of Chelan limits or in a county/HOA area.
- Inside city limits: set up curbside service through the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department. See City of Chelan solid waste.
- Outside city limits: confirm your hauler or transfer station options and pickup schedule. Your HOA or seller can clarify the provider and day of service. The Clos CheValle HOA may also provide guidance.
Propane or natural gas
Natural gas mains are not common in the foothills, and many Clos CheValle homes use propane for appliances or fireplaces.
- If the home uses propane, determine whether the tank is owned or leased, then contact a local propane provider for delivery and account setup.
- Ask the seller for any safety certifications or service records before closing.
HOA and private services
The Clos CheValle HOA manages gate access, common‑area irrigation, trails and park maintenance, and CCR enforcement. Confirm how assessments are billed, what the HOA covers, and how gate codes or remotes are transferred. Review current contacts and documents at the Clos CheValle HOA.
Before‑closing checklist
- Verify providers for your parcel
- Electricity: call Chelan PUD to start or transfer and ask about deposits, meter location, or any line‑extension needs. Use Start/Stop Services.
- Water: confirm service, meter status, and fees with Bear Mountain Water District. See BMWD contact.
- Septic: obtain the permit and as‑built from the seller and confirm with the health district. See CDHD septic program.
- Internet/TV/phone: check PUD fiber availability and coordinate with a listed retail ISP. See PUD fiber.
- Trash/recycling: confirm city service or county/hauler arrangements. See City solid waste.
- HOA items
- Request CCRs, assessment amounts, meeting minutes, gate code procedures, and irrigation details. See the Clos CheValle HOA.
- Permits and inspections
- Easements and underground utilities
- Locate meter pits, fiber pedestals, septic tanks and drainfields before any work. Coordinate early with Chelan PUD for any upgrades or extensions.
- Emergency prep
Fees, timelines, and common pitfalls
- Fees and deposits: expect potential water tap/connection fees, electric line‑extension charges, PUD deposits, HOA transfer fees or assessments, and septic inspection or repair costs. Ask each provider for written fee schedules. See Chelan PUD Start/Stop and BMWD contact.
- Timelines: transfers for existing service can be completed in days. New taps, line extensions, or premise work may take weeks to months depending on engineering, permits, and contractor schedules. For electric construction steps, see PUD residential service.
- Common pitfalls:
- Assuming sewer service. Most homes here use septic, so verify permits and capacity with the health district.
- Waiting on internet. Fiber is address‑specific. Confirm availability early with the PUD fiber page and retail ISPs.
- Unpermitted past work. Check county and health district records for any septic, electric, or propane work.
- Gate access delays. Line up HOA gate codes or remotes so inspectors and installers can access the property.
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FAQs
Who handles electric service in Clos CheValle?
- Chelan County PUD manages electric service, including start/stop requests and outages; begin on the PUD’s Start/Stop Services page.
Who provides domestic water to Clos CheValle homes?
- Many parcels are served by Bear Mountain Water District, but you should confirm service and account status at BMWD contact.
Does Clos CheValle have municipal sewer service?
How do I get fiber internet at my address?
- Check address availability and find retail ISPs on the PUD’s fiber optics page, then schedule installation.
Who handles trash and recycling in Clos CheValle?
- If inside city limits, use the City of Chelan curbside program; otherwise confirm your hauler or transfer station options and pickup day via the HOA and City solid waste.
Where do I verify building or septic permits?
- Building permits run through Chelan County Community Development (or City of Chelan if applicable), and septic permits are at the Chelan‑Douglas Health District.
