Can I move my gas meter?

Asked by: Kristy Wright

If you’re doing some building work you may decide that you need to move your gas meter with your gas pipe. This is the type of job you probably wouldn’t know where to start with, but that’s fine. You shouldn’t be attempting to move your meter yourself as moving this is actually illegal and very dangerous.

How much does it cost to move a gas meter UK?

The cost to move a gas meter ranges from £400 – £1,000 for materials and £150 – £250 for labour per day. The average cost to move a gas meter is, therefore, £700 + £200 per day. Costs can increase by around 25% if a new meter box is needed and to fill the old space.

How much does it cost to move a gas meter outside UK?

When the job requires longer distances involving a third party – typically your Local Distribution Centre or gas transporter, the cost to move a gas meter or electric meter usually ranges between £400 and £1,000. Some may even charge more than this, as it depends on the scope of the project.

Can I move my gas meter UK?

Only your current supplier can move your meter. This means if you want another supplier to do it you have to switch your supply to them first. This will change your prices for gas and electricity, so check that it’s worth it overall before you switch.

Can you move a meter?

Electric meters are seldom moved once installed, but renovations and other factors might force you to relocate the meter. Moving the meter involves disconnecting power from the utility company, disconnecting the cables that run into your electrical panel and dismounting the meter assembly.

Where should my gas meter be located?

Meter should be located in the front or within 10 feet of the front corner of the home. If you have a septic system, it must be clearly marked prior to the installation of a new service line.

Do gas meters have to be outside?

Does a gas meter have to be located outside? Not always, there are certain circumstances where the meter has to be positioned inside the building, for example: Large industrial estate. Communal areas in blocks of flats.

Can a gas meter be inside a garage?

Gas meters can be installed in garages,but the incoming gas main to the meter must run underground external of the property then rise to a built in gas box or through the wall to the meter.

Can a gas meter be in a bathroom?

It may be possible, if the meter is in a sealed boxing that isn’t subject to the moisture from the bathroom so long as it is readily accessible. As for slow readings not sure on that but I can imagine problems with the regulator seizing up possibly if it got corrosion. Unventilated space is an issue too.

Can EON move my gas meter?

No. It’s illegal (and dangerous) to move your meter yourself.

Who is responsible for gas meter?

Gas meter boxes can be installed by the homeowner before the supplier installs the supply, or the gas supplier might install the meter box through some agreement with the consumer. However, once the meter box is installed it appears that the consumer (usually the property owner) is responsible for its maintenance.

Can you box in a gas meter?

Nothing wrong with boxing in the gas meter. But either make it removable or make the opening big enough so that you can access the entire meter so it could be removed. Also need to make the shut off valve and test nipple accessible. It must also be ventilated high and low to 2% of the floor area of the enclosure IIRC.

Can you have a gas meter in a bedroom UK?

We have and the surveyor said it is fine. It is surprisingly common apparently. The only downside is that when the guy comes to read the meter, you have to take him into the bedroom.