New Self Build - What preparations should I make?

[PavloH]

Hi All,

I had a call from Openreach today discussing my new home.  I have a pole across the road that supplies neighbouring properties and when I search providers FTTP is available in the lane.  I asked the openreach engineer what I needed to do to prepare and he wasn't clear.  To be honest I was expecting an engineer to call out to have a look and advise.  Fortunately I stumbled across this forum which offers great advice.  It looks like the cable will come from the pole and reach my house at a gable at first floor level.  I would be happy to have the service enter the house here and could provide power, cabling etc.  I would then take the internet downstairs to a "data cupboard" from where all the necessary infrastructure would spread.  My question is what should I do to prepare so that I am not in a position in a few months time having to reroute cables etc.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

[imjolly]

Try this link to contact openreach

https://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/home/contactus/newhomes/newhomes.do

[PavloH]

Thanks for your reply. I have already contacted openreach and have spoken to the engineer. It was a phone call when I was expecting a site visit. The upshot of the call was if we bring the line overhead the installation is free. Despite a number of questions the answer was once you book your service e.g. via BT or SKY they will them deal with the installation. What I was hoping for was some advice regarding what I can do during first fix electrics to plan for a neat and effective installation. Thanks again. 

[pippincp]

The only person I can think of who may be of help to you is @Starwire .