New Resident Utility Setup
Grandea Lakemont Apartment Utility Setup in Richmond, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Grandea Lakemont?
Most apartment communities like Grandea Lakemont in Richmond bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with Grandea Lakemont's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Grandea Lakemont in Richmond, Texas? Below is your verified utility setup guide — every provider, phone number, and signup link for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance at this building.
Grandea Lakemont is in the CenterPoint Electric Delivery service area. Most CenterPoint addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Grandea Lakemont
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I recently went apartment hunting because, at the time, I thought my house might not be ready and I would need a place to move into. During that search, I visited several apartment communities in the area. While I remember how some of the apartments looked, I honestly don’t re…
I’m a current resident at Grandea Lakemont Apartments and have had a great experience so far. Laura, the leasing agent, is absolutely wonderful—friendly, responsive, and always helpful. The community manager is also fantastic and truly cares about the residents. Any questions…
Laura was amazing during our apartment tour. She was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the property and amenities. The apartments are clean, beautiful, and well-maintained. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and made the entire process feel easy an…
I had a great experience working with Laura. She was extremely helpful throughout my apartment search and took the time to understand what I was looking for. She was patient, responsive, and very professional. Highly recommend working with her!
I've move in these apartments about 6 years ago when the name was Cortland Lakemont. Great place to live until now. Now they are pretty much ghetto. There is a unit near me that constantly smokes dope and awful smells comes in unit. I've notified the office so many times and n…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Grandea Lakemont
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Richmond Municipal Utility District
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$81–$167/mo on the Texas Solar Buyback 24 plan, based on typical apartment usage of 500–1,000 kWh.
Deposit
No deposit required for qualified customers who enroll with Ambit Energy.
Delivery and rate data specific to Richmond's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Grandea Lakemont
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in CenterPoint's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Grandea Lakemont.
3 days before move-in
Call CenterPoint Energy to start gas service — most Texas gas utilities need 1-3 business days to schedule a technician.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at Grandea Lakemont and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Xfinity internet installation for your first week at Grandea Lakemont — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Grandea Lakemont
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the CenterPoint delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 22.0¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/kWh |
Rates include TDU delivery charges and the E-Plan discount where offered. See the Electricity Facts Label for complete pricing details.
Neighborhood Connectivity
Internet providers near Grandea Lakemont
Based on provider coverage reported for Richmond, TX:
Xfinity
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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